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The Ocean City Council is set to vote on designating the shuttered Wonderland Pier as an area in need of redevelopment, a move that could pave the way for a new multi-story hotel. The iconic amusement park closed in 2024 and was purchased by developer Eustace Mita, who has proposed a $170 million resort for… The post Ocean City Council to Decide Fate of Former Wonderland Pier appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wildwoods have secured the number one spot on USA TODAY’s list of the top 10 best beaches in New Jersey following a recent public vote. The publication highlighted the area’s massive stretch of sand, which reaches up to 500 yards wide, as well as its convenient beach taxi service and vibrant boardwalk atmosphere. Other… The post The Wildwoods Voted Best Beach in New Jersey by USA TODAY Readers appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 26-year-old e-bike rider suffered life-threatening injuries after colliding with a pickup truck in Egg Harbor Township on Sunday morning. Police say the crash occurred at the intersection of the Black Horse Pike and Farr Avenue when the e-bike struck the driver’s side of the turning truck. The rider, who authorities noted was not wearing… The post E-Bike Rider Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in South Jersey Crash appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Philadelphia man and a West Wildwood teenager have been arrested in connection with an early Monday morning assault in North Wildwood that left three adults injured. Authorities say the suspects initially fled the scene after an altercation near 13th and Central avenues, where one victim was knocked unconscious with a bottle. Twenty-year-old Alpacino Carrero… The post Two Arrested Following Early Morning Assault in North Wildwood appeared first on Coast News Today.

A suspended New Jersey corrections officer is facing charges for allegedly smuggling prohibited items into a state prison in exchange for cash. Following a nearly two-year investigation, authorities charged 39-year-old Kenneth Stinson with money laundering and introducing contraband at South Woods State Prison in Bridgeton. Investigators say financial records revealed digital payments made to Stinson… The post New Jersey Corrections Officer Charged in Contraband Smuggling Scheme appeared first on Coast News Today.