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Authorities in Atlantic County are investigating a fatal collision after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Route 9 Tuesday evening. Absecon police report that the driver remained at the scene near California Avenue to cooperate with investigators, though traffic was diverted for several hours. Officials have not yet released the victim’s identity and… The post Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Absecon Crash appeared first on Coast News Today.

North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello has announced a lawsuit against the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), alleging the agency is responsible for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ withdrawal from a critical shore protection project. The Mayor claims the NJDEP failed to secure necessary easements due to “bureaucratic negligence,” leaving the coastline vulnerable… The post North Wildwood Sues NJDEP Over Stalled Shore Protection Project appeared first on Coast News Today.

The 156-foot Ferris wheel at Morey’s Pier in Wildwood is temporarily off the boardwalk as it undergoes a major refurbishment expected to cost over $1.5 million. The entire attraction, a skyline fixture since 1985, is being disassembled to replace the two main bearings on which it spins. Other parts, like the hub and spokes, will… The post Wildwood’s Iconic Ferris Wheel Taken Down for $1.5 Million Overhaul appeared first on Coast News Today.

A strong geomagnetic storm made the Northern Lights visible as far south as southern NewJersey on Tuesday night. The colorful display was triggered by one of the current solar cycle’s most powerful eruptions, which sent a massive cloud of plasma hurtling toward Earth. Forecasters had issued a severe space weather alert ahead of the impact.… The post Powerful Solar Storm Brings Northern Lights to New Jersey appeared first on Coast News Today.

Authorities in Atlantic City are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday evening on Arkansas Avenue. Police say a 15-year-old boy was killed and a 17-year-old boy was wounded in the incident. The 17-year-old was taken to a local hospital and is expected to recover. No arrests have been made, and investigators are asking anyone with… The post Atlantic City Shooting Leaves One Teen Dead appeared first on Coast News Today.