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Van Crashes into Galloway Township Senior Living Facility
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.
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Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Federal Prison for Child Exploitation
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.
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Avalon Approves Boutique Hotels for Dune Drive Business District
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.
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County Approves $4.3 Million for Cape May Seawall Expansion
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.
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ICONA CEO Plans to Build Avalon’s Largest Home
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.