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Atlantic City authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday night on the 2200 block of Hamilton Avenue. Police responded to the scene around 9:30 p.m., where they discovered a victim inside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene, and no arrests have been made at… The post Investigation Underway After Fatal Shooting in Atlantic City Apartment appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wildwood Board of Commissioners has unanimously voted to close the city’s boardwalk from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. year-round, effective May 13. Officials describe the measure as a proactive tool to prevent late-night loitering and unruly behavior, though the closure will not apply to sections located in neighboring North Wildwood or Wildwood Crest. While… The post Wildwood Approves Overnight Boardwalk Closure to Improve Public Safety appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Trump administration is in advanced negotiations to provide a $500 million loan to Spirit Airlines, a move local officials say is critical for maintaining reliable air service at Atlantic City International Airport. The federal rescue package aims to prevent the liquidation of South Jersey’s longest-tenured carrier, which has struggled with soaring fuel costs and… The post Atlantic City’s Primary Carrier Spirit Airlines Nears Federal Bailout appeared first on Coast News Today.

New Jersey State Police have identified a man found dead in a shallow grave nearly 50 years ago as Robert Dean Irelan. Using modern investigative genetic genealogy, detectives determined that the Pleasantville resident was killed by a gunshot wound to the head during the winter of 1978. Authorities are now seeking information from anyone who… The post Breakthrough in 1979 Cold Case Homicide appeared first on Coast News Today.

The North Wildwood City Council appointed former City Administrator Ronald Simone to fill a vacant Council-at-Large seat during its meeting on Tuesday, April 21. Simone, who has served the city in various administrative and emergency roles, takes over the position previously held by Patrick Rosenello. Additionally, the council voted to appoint longtime member Joseph Rullo… The post North Wildwood Appoints New Council Member and President appeared first on Coast News Today.