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Ocean City Council Approves Redevelopment Designation for Wonderland Pier
The Ocean City Council has voted five-to-two to declare the shuttered Wonderland Pier an area in need of redevelopment, taking a major step toward a potential new boardwalk hotel. The designation allows city officials to begin negotiating a formal agreement with the property’s owner, who has previously proposed a 170-million-dollar resort for the site. While… The post Ocean City Council Approves Redevelopment Designation for Wonderland Pier appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Teen Cyclist Airlifted to Hospital Following Crash in Pleasantville
A 16-year-old cyclist is being treated for serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Pleasantville early Monday morning. Police responded to the crash near Delilah Road and Atlantic Avenue shortly before 1:40 a.m., and the local teen was subsequently airlifted to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Authorities say the 24-year-old driver of the… The post Teen Cyclist Airlifted to Hospital Following Crash in Pleasantville appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Atlantic City Police Officer Pleads Guilty in Patrol Car Assault Case
An Atlantic City police officer has pleaded guilty to third-degree official misconduct following allegations that he assaulted an intoxicated, handcuffed woman in his patrol vehicle. Twenty-five-year-old Joshua Munyon entered the plea agreement last week, which dismisses the more serious sexual assault charges stemming from the September 2024 incident. Munyon has been suspended without pay since… The post Atlantic City Police Officer Pleads Guilty in Patrol Car Assault Case appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Cape May County Celebrates America 250 with Weekend Full of Fourth of July Events
Cape May County is preparing for a massive celebration of America’s 250th birthday with a packed schedule of Fourth of July festivities running from July 3rd through July 5th. Coastal communities from Ocean City to Cape May Point will host a wide variety of family-friendly activities, including morning bike parades, sand sculpting contests, and free… The post Cape May County Celebrates America 250 with Weekend Full of Fourth of July Events appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Ocean City Council to Decide Fate of Former Wonderland Pier
The Ocean City Council is set to vote on designating the shuttered Wonderland Pier as an area in need of redevelopment, a move that could pave the way for a new multi-story hotel. The iconic amusement park closed in 2024 and was purchased by developer Eustace Mita, who has proposed a $170 million resort for… The post Ocean City Council to Decide Fate of Former Wonderland Pier appeared first on Coast News Today.