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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.