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A Pennsylvania family vacationing in New Jersey uncovered a rare, fossilized megalodon shark tooth on a Sea Isle City beach this week. Michael Bowers and his eleven-year-old son, Bo, made the discovery while exploring a rock jetty near Townsends Inlet. After Bowers couldn’t fit his hand into a narrow opening between the rocks, his son… The post Rare Megalodon Tooth Discovered on New Jersey Beach appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wetlands Institute in Cape May County will close its doors on September 7th to begin a major renovation aimed at combating rising sea levels. The “Reimagine the Wetlands” initiative will elevate the Salt Marsh Trail and revitalize the surrounding campus to better withstand increased flooding and environmental threats. The facility will maintain its regular… The post Wetlands Institute to Close for Major Coastal Resilience Project appeared first on Coast News Today.

A new 30,000-square-foot industrial facility is taking shape in Egg Harbor Township, aiming to provide flexible workspace for local small businesses and contractors. Real estate firm Doors & Spaces Industrial recently began construction on the project at 108 East Parkway Drive, with doors expected to open in the spring of 2027. Once complete, the modern… The post New Industrial Hub Breaks Ground in Egg Harbor Township appeared first on Coast News Today.

Authorities are looking for answers after nearly thirty small sharks washed ashore on a Cape May County beach this week. The animals, which officials believe are juvenile dogfish, were discovered along a ten-block stretch of sand in Sea Isle City. Photos of the discovery posted to social media showed at least one shark with a… The post Dozens of Small Sharks Wash Ashore in Sea Isle City appeared first on Coast News Today.

The days of free access at one of the Jersey Shore’s last remaining free beaches could soon be coming to an end. The Upper Township Committee has unanimously introduced an ordinance that would require visitors to purchase beach tags for Strathmere starting next summer. While local officials say the added revenue is needed to offset… The post End of an Era? Strathmere May Soon Require Beach Tags appeared first on Coast News Today.

In response to recent cyberattacks on municipal water systems in Cape May County, U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer announced a package of bipartisan federal measures on Wednesday. The proposed legislation aims to shield critical water and electric utilities from hackers, especially after a late-July breach forced local staff in Cape May and Woodbine to manage their… The post Lawmakers Push to Secure Local Utility Grids Following Cyberattacks appeared first on Coast News Today.

Egg Harbor Township Police are investigating after a local resident discovered a portion of human skeletal remains in a wooded area at dawn on July 30. Officers responded to the woods near the intersection of Tilton and Delilah roads, where a New Jersey State Parks Police cadaver canine unit was brought in to help locate… The post Investigation Underway After Skeletal Remains Discovered in Egg Harbor Township appeared first on Coast News Today.

A coalition of Ocean City residents and civic groups has filed a lawsuit in Cape May County Superior Court to void a recent city council vote that designated the defunct Wonderland Pier as an area in need of rehabilitation. The designation paves the way for the site’s new owner, developer Eustace Mita, to bypass certain… The post Ocean City Residents Sue to Block Wonderland Pier Hotel Development appeared first on Coast News Today.

Three Atlantic City casino properties have earned spots on USA TODAY’s list of the top 20 casinos in the nation, excluding Las Vegas. Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Ocean Casino Resort, and Resorts Casino Hotel were selected by industry experts for their expansive gaming options, historic significance, and guest amenities. Public voting is currently open… The post Three Atlantic City Casinos Nominated for USA TODAY Top 10 List appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Pleasantville man is facing attempted murder charges following an early Sunday morning double stabbing in Egg Harbor Township. Police say 36-year-old Carlos Garcia-Moreno stabbed two people multiple times in their faces and bodies, though both victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to survive. Garcia-Moreno later turned himself in to authorities and… The post Pleasantville Man Facing Attempted Murder Charges After Double Stabbing appeared first on Coast News Today.