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After more than a decade of debate, the Avalon Borough Council has officially adopted an ordinance allowing boutique hotels in the local business district. The move is designed to boost foot traffic and extend the borough’s traditional summer tourist season. Moving forward, developers will be permitted to operate these boutique hotels as a conditional use… The post Avalon Greenlights Boutique Hotels in Business District appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wildwoods will soon host two special events celebrating infants and toddlers, highlighted by the 116th annual Baby Parade. As part of the upcoming festivities, a speed-crawling competition known as the Wildwoods Loves Waddlers Baby Waddle Contest will also take place. The crawling contest is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. on July 28th on… The post Wildwoods to Host 116th Annual Baby Parade and Waddle Contest appeared first on Coast News Today.

A former political leader in Hammonton, New Jersey, is facing charges after police say he stole nearly a million dollars from an 80-year-old businesswoman. Fifty-year-old James Donio was arrested Saturday on charges of theft, falsifying records, and money laundering. Authorities allege Donio exploited his close friendship with the victim by using fraudulent leases, a fake… The post Former Hammonton Political Leader Charged in $914,000 Theft appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 58-year-old Pleasantville man was injured after being struck by a marked Egg Harbor Township police car late Wednesday night. Authorities say the crash happened around midnight on the Black Horse Pike as a storm passed through the area. According to police, the pedestrian was wearing dark clothing and crossing the highway outside of a… The post Pedestrian Struck by Police Vehicle During Storm in South Jersey appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Cape May County jury has ordered the Marianist Family Retreat Center to pay $3 million to a woman who says she was sexually abused there as a teenager in the 1970s. This marks the first verdict in a series of five ongoing lawsuits filed against the Catholic retreat since 2021. The civil suits accuse… The post Jersey Shore Catholic Retreat Center Ordered to Pay $3 Million in Abuse Verdict appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Freedom 250 Mobile Museum has rolled into Ocean City, bringing a nationwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary directly to the local community. Parked beside the Ocean City Civic Center through Thursday, the free attraction features interactive multimedia exhibits, including a virtual Declaration of Independence and an AI-powered George Washington. Visitors can explore these hands-on… The post Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Brings Interactive History to Ocean City appeared first on Coast News Today.

If you’re heading to Ocean City, New Jersey, you’ll need to leave your sleeping bags at home, as officials have unanimously passed a ban on overnight camping. The new ordinance strictly prohibits sleeping and setting up temporary encampments on all public property, which includes the beach, boardwalk, and local playgrounds. City leaders say the measure… The post Ocean City Bans Overnight Camping on Beaches and Public Spaces appeared first on Coast News Today.

A man has died after being pulled from the ocean in Sea Isle City on Friday afternoon. Emergency responders were dispatched shortly before 4 p.m. after receiving alerts that the victim unexpectedly went underwater without warning off the 59th Street beach. Despite being pulled from the surf and receiving immediate CPR on the scene, city… The post Swimmer Pronounced Dead Following Friday Ocean Rescue in Sea Isle City appeared first on Coast News Today.

Westminster Christian Academy and Southern Cape Christian Academy are merging to create a single K-12 campus this fall in Cape May Court House. The consolidation aims to resolve years of declining enrollment and financial struggles by bringing all students under one newly formed, faith-based institution. While the move will successfully restore high school grades to… The post Two South Jersey Christian Schools Announce Fall Merger appeared first on Coast News Today.

A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million was sold at the Acme supermarket in North Wildwood for Tuesday’s drawing. The second-prize ticket matched five numbers and utilized a multiplier option to increase the payout, joining other multi-million dollar winners in Florida and Georgia. Since no one matched all numbers to claim the $637 million… The post $3 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Cape May County appeared first on Coast News Today.