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Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds is rejecting calls for his resignation following the acquittal of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and the dismissal of charges against the mayor’s wife and a local principal. Local NAACP President Kaleem Shabazz called for the move on Monday, alleging the failed child-abuse prosecutions were politically and racially motivated.… The post Atlantic County Prosecutor Refuses to Resign Amid Political Fallout appeared first on Coast News Today.

Construction of The Wild Resort on the Wildwood boardwalk has reached its midpoint and remains on schedule for an opening in late spring or early summer 2026. The 77,000-square-foot luxury development at Glenwood Avenue will feature 75 guest rooms, including 10 presidential suites equipped with private outdoor jacuzzis. Amenities at the five-story property are set… The post Wildwood’s New Luxury Resort on Track for Summer Debut appeared first on Coast News Today.

A New Jersey state Senate committee has unanimously approved a bill that would allow shore towns to offer free or discounted beach badges to teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17. The proposal also aims to expand discount eligibility to all honorably discharged veterans, removing current requirements for specific lengths of active-duty service. While… The post New Jersey Lawmakers Advance Bill to Lower Beach Costs for Teens and Veterans appeared first on Coast News Today.

Federal and state agencies have launched a new study to revive a multi-million dollar beach nourishment project across Five-Mile Island after previous plans were scrapped due to local opposition. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is investigating alternative sand sources to address concerns from Wildwood and Wildwood Crest regarding dune height and beach access. While… The post Officials Pivot to New Study for Cape May County Beach Project appeared first on Coast News Today.

Authorities report that 26-year-old Jordan Weller of Millville has died following a two-vehicle collision Friday evening in Pittsgrove. State Police say Weller was traveling west on Route 56 when she lost control of her SUV and struck the rear of a tractor-trailer. She was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to her injuries on… The post Millville Woman Fatally Injured in Pittsgrove SUV Crash appeared first on Coast News Today.