The new $143 million southbound bridge on the Garden State Parkway opened to traffic on Wednesday after three years of construction. The old southbound bridge over Great Egg Harbor Bay has been closed and is scheduled for demolition. The new bridge will include a multi-use walkway for pedestrians and bicyclists and a fishing area when…
The National Weather Service warns that dangerous rip currents with rough surf conditions will continue at the New Jersey and Delaware Beaches through Thursday and will probably worsen over the Labor Day Weekend. Lingering swells from the departing Hurricane Gaston will continue to make a noticeable impact on our coast through Thursday, while tropical storm…
Millville’s Mile Trout was involved in a serious car crash on an Orange County highway Wednesday night after his game with the Los Angeles Angels. Trout was unhurt, but two people were sent to hospitals in two separate, related accidents on the 55 freeway according to local emergency personnel. Trout did not play in Wednesday’s…
Industry analysts predict that gasoline prices could drop to as low as $1.50 per gallon after Labor Day, after the busy summer driving season. The Press of Atlantic City reports that drivers have saved nearly $19 billion this year, due to the lowest summer gasoline rates since 2004. Three factors could cause prices to remain…
Sunday, Sept. 11th will be the final day of the 2016 season for regular lifeguard coverage of the beaches in Wildwood Crest. All beaches will be protected by beach patrol staff through Labor Day Monday, and on the following weekend of Sept. 10-11. Due to limited available staff, five beaches will be protected from Tuesday, Sept.…
Senate President Steve Sweeney says the funding crisis that has crippled road projects in the Garden State could last into November. Sweeney says democrats have reached an impasse with Governor Christie on how to finance the Transportation Trust Fund. Non-emergency transportation projects, including dozens in South Jersey, have come to a halt due to a…
Another serious motor vehicle accident on Route 55 Wednesday afternoon. State Police say a pickup truck and a GMC Yukon collided on northbound Route 55 near exit 45; both vehicles ran off the highway into the woods. A young girl was trapped inside one of the vehicles and was eventually airlifted to Cooper Hospital in…
Tropical Storm Hermine may cause issues for the Jersey Shore during the middle part of Labor Day weekend. The National Weather Service predicts some wind and rain on Sunday from the storm which will move up near the eastern seaboard. It’s possible the storm could track closer to the coast, or move further out to…
A young boy was pulled from a tidal pond on the Cove beach in Cape May late Wednesday. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the boy was pulled from the pond and taken to nearby ocean lifeguards for help. The boy was given oxygen before being rushed away in an ambulance. One witness said…
A major rescue by members of the Ocean City Beach Patrol before guards were on duty Wednesday morning. The Ocean City Gazette reports that two swimmers were rescued from the surf near the 9th Street Beach about a half hour before the lifeguards went on duty. The guards used jet skis to bring the bathers…