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Federal authorities are investigating a tragic midair collision involving two helicopters that claimed the lives of both pilots in Hammonton on Sunday. The aircraft crashed into a farm field near Basin Road shortly after takeoff, where a local resident attempted to comfort one of the victims before first responders arrived. While police noted the helicopters… The post Investigators Probe Fatal Midair Collision in Hammonton appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ocean City officials have paved the way for a new four-story condominium complex at the corner of Bay Avenue and 34th Street. Following a unanimous city council vote to amend zoning laws, the project will replace the vacant Seaspray Condominiums, which had previously fallen into disrepair. The new residential development is set to feature a… The post Ocean City Approves Replacement for Vacant Seaspray Condos appeared first on Coast News Today.

Firefighters from three South Jersey departments responded to a house fire late Christmas Eve in Upper Township that displaced residents and killed a family pet. The Seaville Fire Company reports the blaze started in the kitchen of the Route 9 home, allowing the family to evacuate safely, though the structure was heavily damaged. While no… The post Christmas Eve Fire in Upper Township Displaces Family, Kills Pet appeared first on Coast News Today.

New Jersey is directing $11 million toward nature-based projects designed to capture carbon and mitigate the impacts of climate change. The Department of Environmental Protection announced that the funding will support initiatives in Montclair, Stafford Township, and Stone Harbor. Notably, the Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor will receive nearly $2.75 million to restore tidal vegetation… The post New Jersey Investing $11 Million in Natural Climate Solutions appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 22-year-old Hammonton man died Christmas Eve following a collision between his motorcycle and a car on Route 73 in Folsom Borough. State Police say the crash occurred when a southbound Audi turned left into the path of the northbound motorcyclist, who was thrown from his bike upon impact. The incident, which also involved a… The post Motorcyclist Killed in Christmas Eve Crash on Route 73 appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wildwood Historical Society is raising money to restore Tram Car #8, a recently retired boardwalk icon that carried visitors for more than seventy years. The museum is selling 2026 calendars to fund the project, which aims to return the vehicle to its original blue-and-yellow color scheme. Once restored, the tram will become a permanent,… The post Calendar Sales to Fund Preservation of Retired Wildwood Tram Car appeared first on Coast News Today.

The North Shore Bar & Kitchen in North Wildwood will not reopen its doors as the owner engages in ongoing legal battles with city officials and contractors. Owner Ryan Fitzpatrick announced the permanent closure following stalled renovations that led to a recent lawsuit accusing the city and its construction office of misconduct regarding permits. While… The post North Wildwood Bar Permanently Closes Amid Legal Disputes appeared first on Coast News Today.

A prominent West Cape May dining location has officially changed hands following a competitive online auction process. The Exit Zero Filling Station on Sunset Boulevard was sold last week to Florian Furxhiu, a local restaurateur who owns several other establishments in Wildwood. While the final sale price was not disclosed, the property had previously been… The post Iconic West Cape May Restaurant Property Sold in Online Auction appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Department of the Interior has ordered an immediate stop to all large-scale offshore wind construction, citing classified national security risks related to radar interference. Reports from the Department of War suggest the massive turbines can obscure moving targets and create false readings, affecting five major projects across the East Coast. While federal officials emphasize… The post Administration Halts Offshore Wind Projects Over Security Concerns appeared first on Coast News Today.

The U.S. Coast Guard medically evacuated a 39-year-old fisherman suffering from stroke-like symptoms approximately 70 miles off the coast on Saturday morning. An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Atlantic City hoisted the man from the fishing vessel Ocean Prowler amid five-foot seas and choppy winds. The patient was flown to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center for… The post Coast Guard Evacuates Fisherman Near Cape May appeared first on Coast News Today.