Coast News Today

A 25-year-old Philadelphia man has been sentenced to four years in state prison for shooting a bystander outside an Atlantic City bar. Prosecutors say Carlos Medina-Morales opened fire on the Cinco de Mayo restaurant in July 2025 after arguing with staff who denied him entry. In addition to his prison term, Medina-Morales will serve three… The post Philadelphia Man Sentenced to Four Years for Atlantic City Bar Shooting appeared first on Coast News Today.

Atlantic City’s historic Steel Pier has been put up for sale with an asking price of $85 million. Located across from the Hard Rock Hotel + Casino, the five-acre oceanfront property currently features rides, a helipad, and prior approvals for a condo-hotel entertainment complex. First opened in 1898 as a theater, the landmark expanded over… The post Atlantic City’s Historic Steel Pier Listed for Sale at $85 Million appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 35-year-old Bridgeton man has pleaded guilty to the aggravated sexual assault of a 12-year-old Trenton girl he met online. Authorities say Alex Torres-Lopez connected with the child through the social media platforms Snapchat and Roblox. Under a plea agreement, prosecutors are recommending he serve 20 years in state prison without the possibility of parole. The post Bridgeton Man Faces 20 Years After Pleading Guilty to Assaulting Minor appeared first on Coast News Today.

More than 260 workers across New Jersey are facing job losses later this year following recent state layoff filings. The planned cutbacks impact three operations in Atlantic and Middlesex counties, including the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, Banker Steel in South Plainfield, and Barrette Outdoor Living in Egg Harbor City. The layoffs are scheduled… The post More Than 260 New Jersey Workers Face Upcoming Layoffs appeared first on Coast News Today.

A massive sandbar and shifting sands are creating major navigation hazards in Townsends Inlet, located between Sea Isle City and Avalon. Officials warn that the current conditions threaten boats with potential groundings and dangerous collisions with the local bridge. In response, Avalon is exploring options to utilize dredging equipment already in the area to clear… The post Avalon Seeks to Dredge Problematic Townsends Inlet appeared first on Coast News Today.

A six-year-old boy has died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday night in Pleasantville. Police say the child entered the westbound lanes of the Black Horse Pike near Noahs Road at around 9:30 p.m. The 31-year-old driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing police investigation. The post Child Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Pleasantville appeared first on Coast News Today.

A major wave of commercial development is reshaping the Route 9 corridor in Somers Point, replacing former greenhouse spaces with popular national brands. New shopping and dining options, including Chick-fil-A, Panera Bread, Ross Dress for Less, and Chase Bank, are currently under construction or preparing to open. The most prominent project is the new Defeo… The post Retail Boom Transforms Somers Point’s Route 9 Corridor appeared first on Coast News Today.

John “Gigi” Gigliotti, the recognizable and beloved driver of the Wildwoods Boardwalk Sightseer Tram Cars, has passed away at the age of 97. An Army veteran and former railroad conductor, Gigliotti spent 35 years driving visitors up and down the New Jersey boardwalk before his retirement earlier this year. He was a fixture of the… The post Wildwoods Boardwalk Mourns the Loss of Legendary Tram Car Driver John Gigliotti appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wildwoods Air Show returns to the Jersey Shore this weekend, featuring two days of aerial performances over Wildwood Beach on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13. Headlined by the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team, the event will feature military flybys, aerobatic pilots, skydivers, and vintage warbirds performing each afternoon from noon… The post Wildwoods Air Show Returns to the Jersey Shore This Weekend appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Cape May Point Arts & Science Center is inviting the public to help track the annual monarch butterfly migration through a free initiative called Project Monarch. By attaching tiny, 60-milligram transmitters to the insects, researchers allow anyone with a smartphone to detect and upload data as the tagged butterflies travel south to Mexico. To… The post Smartphones Help Track Monarch Butterflies in New Citizen Science Project appeared first on Coast News Today.