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More than 100 people were evacuated from a Galloway Township senior living facility Sunday night after a speeding van crashed into the building and caught on fire. Two residents suffered minor injuries, but fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze before it caused any structural damage. Police arrested the 40-year-old driver on several charges, including suspicion… The post Van Crashes into Galloway Township Senior Living Facility appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 31-year-old Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for multiple child exploitation offenses. Prosecutors say Bobbyjean Orak groomed an 11-year-old girl online before taking her across state lines to New Jersey in 2024, prompting a month-long interstate manhunt that ended with his arrest… The post Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Federal Prison for Child Exploitation appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Avalon Borough Council has passed a new ordinance allowing boutique hotels to be built along a bustling stretch of Dune Drive. Despite some pushback from residents, the July 22nd vote officially opens the commercial core between 20th and 33rd streets to small hotel developments. Previously, hotels and motels were restricted to an area roughly… The post Avalon Approves Boutique Hotels for Dune Drive Business District appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May County is bonding $4.3 million to help fund infrastructure improvements in Cape May City. The funds will contribute to an estimated $35 million overall effort to elevate and extend the area’s existing seawall and promenade. These coastal upgrades are planned for the stretch along Beach Avenue, specifically located just east of Madison Avenue… The post County Approves $4.3 Million for Cape May Seawall Expansion appeared first on Coast News Today.

ICONA CEO Eustace Mita plans to construct the largest home in Avalon’s history. Mita intends to demolish his current 7,800-square-foot property on Dune Drive to make way for a massive new 17,694-square-foot residence. The construction plans include adding extra fill to the site, a development that has sparked some concern among local residents. The post ICONA CEO Plans to Build Avalon’s Largest Home appeared first on Coast News Today.

John “Bud” Johnson, the 78-year-old chief of the Wildwood Crest beach patrol, is facing multiple charges including careless driving and leaving the scene of a crash involving injury after allegedly striking a pedestrian on the beach with his official vehicle on July 10. The pedestrian suffered minor injuries, and while city officials confirm administrative action… The post Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol Chief Faces Hit-and-Run Charges appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 63-year-old Cape May Court House woman is facing driving under the influence and reckless driving charges following a deadly motorcycle crash in Lower Township. Authorities allege Teresa L. Rott was under the influence of prescription medications when her vehicle collided with 26-year-old motorcyclist Brandon Luis Vega Crespo on Route 47 on July 10th. The… The post Motorist Charged with DUI in Fatal Lower Township Motorcycle Crash appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wildwood City Board of Commissioners convened on July 22, 2026, to address several significant city matters. Highlighting the agenda was the second reading and public hearing for two ordinances. The first proposed amending the land development rules within the Tourism Zone, and the second focused on modifying beach vehicle access regulations. Additionally, the commissioners… The post Wildwood City Commissioners Discuss Key Ordinances and Approvals in Latest Meeting appeared first on Coast News Today.

A vacant downtown Ocean City building is getting a new lease on life after being purchased by Chase Bank. The former Republic Bank, located at the highly visible intersection of Ninth Street and West Avenue, has sat empty since late 2024 when its previous operations were acquired and closed. While the property is officially set… The post Chase Bank to Take Over Prominent Ocean City Corner appeared first on Coast News Today.

FX and 20th Century Fox have secured the rights to “Wildwood,” a new comedy series from “Derry Girls” creator Lisa McGee. Set during the summer of 2000, the show will follow a group of Irish college girls who arrive in the bustling Jersey Shore town of Wildwood with no money or plan. The project marks… The post Lisa McGee’s “Wildwood” Bound for FX appeared first on Coast News Today.