AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoShoreline Rules Update: New Jersey starts enforcing its plastic utensils-by-request law Aug. 1, with DEP saying restaurants shouldn’t default to single-use items and fines up to $250 for repeat violations. Wildlife & Nature: Red knot counts are improving along Delaware Bay, with most sightings on the New Jersey side, tied to better horseshoe crab egg availability. Beach Safety: Two Barnegat Bay waterway crashes injured two people, including a jet ski collision that sent a teen to the hospital by air. Local Travel & Events: Wildwood’s Dutch Hoffman Memorial Lifeguard Races return as a major South Jersey summer tradition, with competition across beach patrols. Road Disruptions: A tractor-trailer brought down four utility poles on Route 9 in Old Bridge, knocking out power for about 1,100 homes and causing major traffic delays. Tourism Watch: A roundup of East Coast destinations notes fewer visitors in 2025 in some places due to costs, weather, construction, and access. Health for Outdoor Fans: Ticks are expanding across the U.S., driving more tick-bite ER visits—good news for NJ hikers, but a reminder to do tick checks. Sports Travel Buzz: Reports say LeBron James could commute between New York and Philadelphia by helicopter, with a possible practice stop in Camden, NJ.
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