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A bright meteor was visible across several eastern states Tuesday afternoon, drawing hundreds of eyewitness reports from New York to Virginia. NASA confirmed the fireball traveled at 30,000 mph before disintegrating roughly 27 miles above Galloway, New Jersey. While many residents reported a silent streak of light, others across the region described hearing a loud… The post Daytime Fireball Streaks Across Eastern United States appeared first on Coast News Today.

An Atlantic County grand jury has indicted a Hammonton police sergeant for allegedly stealing and tampering with narcotics from the department’s evidence room. Robert Zbikowski faces multiple charges, including official misconduct and theft, after an investigation found methamphetamine and oxycodone missing or compromised over a four-month period. The 47-year-old was suspended from the force following… The post Hammonton Police Sergeant Indicted for Evidence Theft appeared first on Coast News Today.

A New Jersey man with a history of federal human trafficking convictions has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and drug charges following a 2024 shooting outside an Atlantic City bar. 35-year-old Rockwell Pohlig admitted to shooting a man during an argument at the Chelsea Inn and later attempting to smuggle synthetic drugs into the county… The post West Deptford Man Pleads Guilty to Atlantic City Shooting appeared first on Coast News Today.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced nearly $100 million in federal funding to restore eroded shorelines across several Cape May County beach towns, including Ocean City, Avalon, and Stone Harbor. Following a series of severe coastal storms and previous budget uncertainty, these projects aim to replenish sand levels and stabilize the coast ahead… The post Federal Funding Approved for Cape May County Beach Replenishment appeared first on Coast News Today.

Recent data reveals that New Jersey students are showing steady academic improvement, with science scores notably exceeding pre-pandemic levels for the first time. While math and English Language Arts (ELA) performance has trended upward since 2022, overall proficiency remains slightly below 2019 benchmarks. This marks the final year for the traditional NJSLA format, as the… The post New Jersey Students Show Gains in Standardized Test Scores appeared first on Coast News Today.