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The Delaware River and Bay Authority has approved a new fare schedule for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, effective June 1st. One-way vehicle base rates will rise from $33 to $42 on weekdays and $45 on weekends, with a new dynamic pricing model increasing costs further as vessels fill up. Standard adult passenger tickets are also… The post Delaware Bay Ferry Fares Set to Rise in June appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian has won a fifth term, defeating City Council members Keith Hartzel and Peter Madden in an election marked by the recent closure and bankruptcy of Gillian’s family-owned Wonderland Pier. According to unofficial results, Gillian secured 1,981 votes, while the future of the former amusement park site remains a central policy… The post Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian Secures Fifth Term Amid Bankruptcy Fallout appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May County officials are reviewing preliminary designs to replace the aging Corson’s Inlet and Townsends Inlet bridges, two critical coastal links dating back to the 1930s and 40s. The proposed project could cost approximately $400 million and may take up to a decade to complete, featuring modern designs with dedicated paths for pedestrians and… The post Cape May County Weighs $400 Million Bridge Replacements appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May City Council has preliminary approved the first parking meter rate hikes since 2019, with new prices expected to take effect before Memorial Day. Under the plan, meters near the Washington Street Mall will rise to $3 per hour, while rates in other areas will increase from $1.50 to $2 per hour. City officials… The post Cape May Officials Move to Increase Parking Meter Rates appeared first on Coast News Today.

Sea Isle City is preparing for a beach replenishment project scheduled to begin around June 1, with work expected to conclude by the end of the month. Mayor Leonard Desiderio announced that sand will be added to beaches between 29th and 55th streets, with no more than 1,000 feet of shoreline closed at any given… The post Sea Isle City Beach Replenishment Set to Begin in June appeared first on Coast News Today.

The owners of Byrdcage Restaurant and Bar in Atlantic City are addressing social media rumors by clarifying that their recent for-sale listing is intended for growth rather than closure. The establishment, known as the city’s first full-time LGBTQ+ inclusive venue in two decades, remains fully operational while seeking a strategic partner to help expand the… The post Atlantic City’s Byrdcage Restaurant Clarifies Sale Listing as Expansion Move appeared first on Coast News Today.

New Jersey’s Ocean City has been named one of twenty finalists for USA TODAY’s 10Best summer travel destinations in the United States. The expert panel highlighted the town’s family-oriented atmosphere, featuring its iconic boardwalk, vintage amusement parks, and extensive coastline. Public voting to narrow the list down to the top ten winners concludes today, with… The post Ocean City Nominated for USA TODAY’s 10Best Summer Destinations appeared first on Coast News Today.

Atlantic County has scheduled two public hearings in June regarding the proposed auction of the Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with a minimum starting bid of $180 million. County Executive Dennis Levinson cited rising operating costs and staffing shortages as the primary drivers for the sale of the 180-bed facility. Officials state that the sale… The post Atlantic County Schedules Public Hearings for Nursing Home Sale appeared first on Coast News Today.

A two-year-old wallaby named Cletus is back in custody after escaping his enclosure at the Cape May County Park & Zoo overnight. Authorities from the Sheriff’s Office and zoo staff located the marsupial Tuesday morning in a residential area near Sandcastle Drive. This incident marks the second wallaby escape in New Jersey within the past… The post Escaped Wallaby Captured in Cape May County Neighborhood appeared first on Coast News Today.

Local filmmaker Jonathan Sachar is seeking final approval to transform an 80-acre former industrial site into Atlantic Motion Pictures Studios along the Egg Harbor City–Mullica Township border. The $123 million project is expected to create up to 100 jobs and is supported by a $1 million state grant, though construction remains pending approval from the… The post New Jersey Producer Proposes $123 Million Film Studio in Egg Harbor City appeared first on Coast News Today.