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Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian has proposed a $118.5 million municipal budget for 2026 that includes a 2.41% tax rate increase to address rising city expenses. During a recent presentation, Finance Director Frank Donato noted that local property assessments currently sit at roughly half of their actual market value, a trend seen across Cape May… The post Ocean City Proposes $118.5 Million Budget Amid Widening Property Value Gap appeared first on Coast News Today.

A beloved Italian dining staple in Cape May Court House is set to return this June under the leadership of veteran restaurateur Peter Mancuso. The former Nino’s Family Restaurant will be rebranded as Mangia Family Restaurant, offering a blend of traditional Italian dishes, American favorites, and the addition of pizza. Mancuso, who also operates Mangia… The post Iconic Cape May Court House Restaurant Reopening Under New Name appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation has suspended its 2026 festival, citing an ongoing government shutdown and heightened security protocols. Training Center Cape May officials noted that current requirements, including universal ID checks, would be too logistically burdensome to maintain during the high-traffic event. Foundation leaders are now exploring alternative ways to support… The post 2026 Coast Guard Community Festival Canceled Amid Security Concerns appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ocean City officials have begun construction on a $23 million expansion of Peck’s Beach Village to provide 60 new affordable housing units for working-class residents. The project, a partnership with the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, aims to maintain economic diversity as local property values continue to rise. Managed by the Ocean City… The post Ocean City Breaks Ground on $23 Million Affordable Housing Expansion appeared first on Coast News Today.

An Atlantic County judge has dismissed the latest legal attempt by the family of Tiffany Valiante to compel state authorities to release evidence from the investigation into her 2015 death. While officials originally ruled the 18-year-old’s death a suicide after she was struck by a train, her parents maintain she was the victim of a… The post JUDGE DISMISSES LAWSUIT IN TIFFANY VALIANTE INVESTIGATION appeared first on Coast News Today.