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A new regional shuttle bus program launched today, offering free transportation across seven South Jersey counties, including Cape May County. The initiative, called SJ Connects, includes the Vineland to Cooper Cape Regional route, connecting local residents to key destinations like the Cape May County Library in Woodbine, Atlantic Cape Community College, and Cooper University Hospital… The post New Regional Shuttle Program Expands Transit Access in Cape May County appeared first on Coast News Today.

A multi-agency search is underway for a 14-year-old who went missing off a Wildwood beach Monday afternoon. Authorities say local police managed to rescue three other swimmers from the water, one of whom was taken to the hospital in stable condition. While beachside rescue operations have officially ended, the Coast Guard and local marine units… The post Search Continues for 14-Year-Old Swimmer Missing Off Wildwood Beach appeared first on Coast News Today.

A modern East Indian dining experience, Sitar, is set to open its doors on the first floor of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. The new restaurant, which features boardwalk views, will host a soft opening this month ahead of an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 17. Sitar’s debut is part of… The post New Indian Restaurant Highlights $50 Million Upgrade at Hard Rock Atlantic City appeared first on Coast News Today.

A new dining spot blending Greek and Italian cuisine has officially opened its doors at the former Exit Zero property in West Cape May. “Mediterrano By Santorini” is currently accepting reservations at the Sunset Boulevard location, which was purchased at auction late last year by a local restaurateur. While an official grand opening date has… The post New Restaurant Brings Greek and Italian Cuisine to West Cape May appeared first on Coast News Today.

Two Atlantic County men were sentenced on Wednesday to decades in state prison for the 2021 murder of 28-year-old Jahmil Greenidge. Thirty-three-year-old Denzel Garrison received 58 years for the shooting, while 35-year-old Laquine Demby was sentenced to 42 years for his role as an accomplice. Authorities state the fatal ambush stemmed from a dispute over… The post Two Atlantic County Men Sentenced to Decades in Prison for 2021 Murder appeared first on Coast News Today.

After 16 years under its current operators, Cape May’s beachfront Peter Shields Inn and Restaurant is transitioning to a new ownership group led by Carl and Megan Messick. Carl Messick, a former executive chef at the historic destination, will now oversee both the inn and his existing local restaurant, Grana BYOB. Management states the transition… The post Cape May’s Historic Peter Shields Inn Announces Ownership Change appeared first on Coast News Today.

Wildwood police successfully prevented an unsanctioned pop-up party from taking place at a short-term rental property over the holiday weekend. City officials credit a heightened law enforcement presence and new local ordinances, including a juvenile curfew and a boardwalk backpack ban, for effectively maintaining public safety. Despite the attempted gathering and large coastal crowds, authorities… The post Wildwood Police Shut Down Pop-Up Party During Memorial Day Weekend appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 47-year-old Egg Harbor City man has been sentenced to four years in state prison for distributing child sexual assault material online. Mark Hacker pleaded guilty to the charges last November after an investigation traced an anonymous cyber tip regarding illicit videos back to his messaging app account. Despite requesting a suspended sentence due to… The post Atlantic County Man Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Child Abuse Material appeared first on Coast News Today.

South Jersey police have identified two suspects linked to street light wire thefts that caused significant infrastructure damage along Route 30 between Absecon and Atlantic City. Following a months-long investigation, authorities arrested a 58-year-old Little Egg Harbor man in February, while a 27-year-old alleged co-conspirator remains at large. The thefts resulted in inoperable lights and… The post Two Suspects Identified in South Jersey Wire Thefts appeared first on Coast News Today.

For the first time in more than three decades, Cape May County has been named New Jersey’s top leisure travel destination. County officials report that successful efforts to expand beyond the traditional summer season drove visitor spending to a record-breaking $8.44 billion last year. In total, the booming local tourism sector welcomed 12 million visitors… The post Cape May County Claims Top Spot for New Jersey Tourism appeared first on Coast News Today.