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Egg Harbor Township Police are investigating after a local resident discovered a portion of human skeletal remains in a wooded area at dawn on July 30. Officers responded to the woods near the intersection of Tilton and Delilah roads, where a New Jersey State Parks Police cadaver canine unit was brought in to help locate… The post Investigation Underway After Skeletal Remains Discovered in Egg Harbor Township appeared first on Coast News Today.

A coalition of Ocean City residents and civic groups has filed a lawsuit in Cape May County Superior Court to void a recent city council vote that designated the defunct Wonderland Pier as an area in need of rehabilitation. The designation paves the way for the site’s new owner, developer Eustace Mita, to bypass certain… The post Ocean City Residents Sue to Block Wonderland Pier Hotel Development appeared first on Coast News Today.

Three Atlantic City casino properties have earned spots on USA TODAY’s list of the top 20 casinos in the nation, excluding Las Vegas. Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Ocean Casino Resort, and Resorts Casino Hotel were selected by industry experts for their expansive gaming options, historic significance, and guest amenities. Public voting is currently open… The post Three Atlantic City Casinos Nominated for USA TODAY Top 10 List appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Pleasantville man is facing attempted murder charges following an early Sunday morning double stabbing in Egg Harbor Township. Police say 36-year-old Carlos Garcia-Moreno stabbed two people multiple times in their faces and bodies, though both victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to survive. Garcia-Moreno later turned himself in to authorities and… The post Pleasantville Man Facing Attempted Murder Charges After Double Stabbing appeared first on Coast News Today.

The City of Wildwood is inviting qualified development firms to submit proposals for a multi-phase redevelopment project on a city-owned property located at 525 West Spicer Avenue. Officials are looking for conceptual plans for the nearly three-and-a-half-acre Back Bay site, noting that the city’s current redevelopment plan could be amended based on the ideas received.… The post Wildwood Seeks Developers for Back Bay Redevelopment Project appeared first on Coast News Today.

The City of Wildwood Police Department is mourning the sudden passing of veteran Patrolman Shawn Stimmel. Officer Stimmel began his career with the department in 2001 and served in various capacities, including the Patrol Division, Community Policing, and as a School Resource Officer. Department officials remembered him for his genuine personality and strong ties to… The post Wildwood Police Mourn Sudden Passing of Veteran Officer appeared first on Coast News Today.

New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges is appealing a violation notice from the Avalon Planning and Zoning Board regarding gym equipment stored in his garage. The October 2025 application seeks to overturn a ruling by the local floodplain manager, which claims Bridges needs a special development permit for his 7th Street property. The violation notice… The post Knicks Guard Appeals Zoning Violation Over Garage Gym appeared first on Coast News Today.

The North Wildwood Police Department has published its monthly activity report for July 2026. During the month, officers recorded a total of 94 arrests, comprising 85 adults and nine juveniles. Additionally, the department conducted 685 motor vehicle stops and issued 1,505 motor vehicle summonses, which heavily featured 1,065 parking violations. The post North Wildwood Police Release July 2026 Activity Statistics appeared first on Coast News Today.

A thirty-six-year-old Sewell man is facing four years in state prison after pleading guilty to a string of crimes across Atlantic City and Hamilton Township. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office states the charges stem from five separate incidents that occurred between September 2025 and February 2026. During his court appearance on Thursday, the man admitted… The post Sewell Man Faces Prison Time for Multi-Month Crime Spree appeared first on Coast News Today.

A historic candy business on the Wildwood boardwalk is officially expanding into the ice cream market. Douglass Candies, a family-owned Jersey Shore fixture since 1919, opened the new Douglass Creamery late last month. The new ice cream shop is located at the Douglass Pavilion, sitting directly across from the company’s flagship candy store. The post Longtime Wildwood Candy Shop Expands with New Boardwalk Creamery appeared first on Coast News Today.