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Cape May’s historic Macedonia Baptist Church has officially been recognized with a marker on the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail. Unveiled during a recent community ceremony, the permanent marker honors the church for its foundational role as a sanctuary for civil rights, education, and Black culture in the coastal city. This local installation is part… The post Historic Cape May Church Honored on New Jersey’s Black Heritage Trail appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wildwood Boardwalk is stepping into the national spotlight as production crews spent the weekend filming an episode for the new HGTV series “Life’s a Beach”. While visitors spotted cameras rolling on Saturday and Sunday, official city permits show the full shoot actually spans from last Wednesday through this Thursday. The localized production brings a… The post HGTV’s “Life’s a Beach” Films on Wildwood Boardwalk appeared first on Coast News Today.

One of Ocean City’s most recognizable landmarks is slated for demolition after years of ocean exposure left the ride unsalvageable. Property owner Eustace Mita originally planned to incorporate the former Wonderland Pier Ferris wheel into a proposed $170 million hotel development. However, severe weathering and salt damage have forced developers to move forward with removing… The post Ocean City’s Wonderland Pier Ferris Wheel Slated for Demolition appeared first on Coast News Today.

The National Weather Service is monitoring an offshore coastal storm expected to bring hazardous conditions to New Jersey later this week. While forecasters are still working to pinpoint the storm’s exact track and intensity, they anticipate dangerous rip currents, significant beach erosion, and wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour. Depending on how close… The post New Jersey Braces for Developing Coastal Storm appeared first on Coast News Today.

Lower Township officials have locked down access to a neighborhood body of water in the Villas, citing local safety concerns. The decision to block the area has sparked frustration among nearby property owners. Residents argue that the township should have communicated with them prior to installing the new locks on the waterside gates along Champlain… The post Lower Township Secures Villas’ Hidden Lake Over Safety Concerns appeared first on Coast News Today.