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Egg Harbor Township-based Spencer Spirit Holdings has reached a $350 million agreement to acquire Hot Topic and its sister brands from private equity firm Sycamore Partners. The strategic move unites Hot Topic, BoxLunch, and Her Universe with Spencer’s and Spirit Halloween under a single corporate umbrella. Once finalized, this massive retail merger will expand the… The post Spencer Spirit Holdings Expands Retail Empire with Hot Topic Acquisition appeared first on Coast News Today.

One of New Jersey’s most iconic Shore destinations is in the running to become the setting of a national holiday broadcast. Cape May has advanced to the final 25 communities in the Hallmark Channel’s “Merriest Christmas Town” contest. The winning town will be awarded the opportunity to serve as the official filming location for a… The post Cape May Competes for a Starring Role on the Hallmark Channel appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Avalon Borough Council has voted to allow Gully’s, a newly opened tavern on Dune Drive, to host outdoor live music until 9 p.m. The decision temporarily relaxes a previous 8 p.m. cutoff, despite noise concerns voiced by some local residents. In exchange for the extended hours, the establishment has agreed to drop an ongoing… The post Avalon Borough Council Extends Outdoor Music Hours for Local Tavern appeared first on Coast News Today.

A nineteen-year-old off-duty lifeguard is receiving recognition for rescuing an eleven-year-old girl from rough ocean currents at Cape May Point. Ryan Gibson had just finished his shift and was playing volleyball on August 12th when he spotted the child being pulled into the water. According to the Cape May Police Department, Gibson immediately entered the… The post Off-Duty Lifeguard Rescues Child at Jersey Shore appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Pennsylvania family vacationing in New Jersey uncovered a rare, fossilized megalodon shark tooth on a Sea Isle City beach this week. Michael Bowers and his eleven-year-old son, Bo, made the discovery while exploring a rock jetty near Townsends Inlet. After Bowers couldn’t fit his hand into a narrow opening between the rocks, his son… The post Rare Megalodon Tooth Discovered on New Jersey Beach appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wetlands Institute in Cape May County will close its doors on September 7th to begin a major renovation aimed at combating rising sea levels. The “Reimagine the Wetlands” initiative will elevate the Salt Marsh Trail and revitalize the surrounding campus to better withstand increased flooding and environmental threats. The facility will maintain its regular… The post Wetlands Institute to Close for Major Coastal Resilience Project appeared first on Coast News Today.

A new 30,000-square-foot industrial facility is taking shape in Egg Harbor Township, aiming to provide flexible workspace for local small businesses and contractors. Real estate firm Doors & Spaces Industrial recently began construction on the project at 108 East Parkway Drive, with doors expected to open in the spring of 2027. Once complete, the modern… The post New Industrial Hub Breaks Ground in Egg Harbor Township appeared first on Coast News Today.

Authorities are looking for answers after nearly thirty small sharks washed ashore on a Cape May County beach this week. The animals, which officials believe are juvenile dogfish, were discovered along a ten-block stretch of sand in Sea Isle City. Photos of the discovery posted to social media showed at least one shark with a… The post Dozens of Small Sharks Wash Ashore in Sea Isle City appeared first on Coast News Today.

The days of free access at one of the Jersey Shore’s last remaining free beaches could soon be coming to an end. The Upper Township Committee has unanimously introduced an ordinance that would require visitors to purchase beach tags for Strathmere starting next summer. While local officials say the added revenue is needed to offset… The post End of an Era? Strathmere May Soon Require Beach Tags appeared first on Coast News Today.

In response to recent cyberattacks on municipal water systems in Cape May County, U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer announced a package of bipartisan federal measures on Wednesday. The proposed legislation aims to shield critical water and electric utilities from hackers, especially after a late-July breach forced local staff in Cape May and Woodbine to manage their… The post Lawmakers Push to Secure Local Utility Grids Following Cyberattacks appeared first on Coast News Today.