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Lower Township is expanding its recreational offerings with five new outdoor pickleball courts on Bayshore Road scheduled for completion by December 22nd. The nearly $519,000 project features new fencing, shade structures, and seating, bringing the township’s total to seven dedicated outdoor courts. Officials noted that while the courts are finishing up soon, plans for a… The post Lower Township Set to Open New Pickleball Complex This Month appeared first on Coast News Today.

Wildwood city officials have approved a new 24-unit luxury townhouse development for a long-vacant lot situated near the George Redding Bridge. Known as “The Gateway,” the project is set to occupy the area bounded by Rio Grande, Taylor, and Susquehanna avenues. While renderings depict colorful two-story units built atop garages, developers have not yet announced… The post ‘The Gateway’ Townhouse Project Approved for Wildwood Entryway appeared first on Coast News Today.

Authorities say a Wildwood man rescued from an apartment fire last month is now facing charges for starting the blaze himself. Prosecutors allege 35-year-old Edmir Pepa set multiple fires inside his unit, endangering neighbors before fire crews pulled him to safety. Pepa surrendered to police on Tuesday and remains held at the Cape May County… The post Wildwood Man Charged with Arson After Apartment Rescue appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Delaware River and Bay Authority has unanimously approved a $78.6 million contract to construct a new diesel-hybrid ferry for the Cape May-Lewes route. The vessel, expected to launch in 2029, will replace the aging MV Cape Henlopen and is designed to operate with zero emissions while docked. This project is supported by a $20… The post New Hybrid Ferry Approved for Cape May-Lewes Route appeared first on Coast News Today.

Stockton University President Joe Bertolino has secured a new contract that will raise his annual base salary to $450,000 starting in July 2026. The agreement, recently approved by the Board of Trustees, also includes provisions for a monthly housing allowance, deferred compensation, and potential performance bonuses of up to $100,000 annually. Board Chair Jose Lozano… The post Stockton University President Granted Salary Increase and Contract Extension appeared first on Coast News Today.

Stockton University is moving forward with a $19.5 million renovation of the Richard E. Bjork Library to modernize the 60,000-square-foot facility in Atlantic County. Led by DIGroup Architecture, the redesign will transform three stories into a dynamic mix of media recording studios, quiet study zones, academic support services, and a new café. Funded by a… The post Major Upgrades Underway for Stockton University Library appeared first on Coast News Today.

The path to transforming the shuttered Wonderland Pier into a luxury resort cleared a major hurdle Thursday as Ocean City officials narrowly voted to designate the site as an area in need of redevelopment. The 4-to-3 decision now sends the proposal to the local planning board, reigniting the possibility of a $170 million hotel project… The post Ocean City Council Advances Redevelopment Steps for Former Wonderland Pier appeared first on Coast News Today.

A former Atlantic County corrections officer is facing sexual assault charges after investigators say DNA evidence linked him to an attack on an inmate. Court documents allege 24-year-old Sebastian Flores-Huamani entered the woman’s cell while on duty and remained off-camera for several minutes during the incident. Flores-Huamani, who is no longer employed by the jail,… The post Former Atlantic County Officer Charged in Sexual Assault of Inmate appeared first on Coast News Today.

Freezing temperatures have prompted officials across New Jersey to issue Code Blue alerts, authorizing emergency shelter and warming centers for vulnerable residents. While declarations in Atlantic, Camden, and Mercer counties run through today, alerts in Essex and Hudson counties have been extended through December 7th and 9th, respectively. Residents can locate open facilities, including libraries… The post Severe Cold Triggers Code Blue Alerts Across New Jersey appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ocean City officials are set to vote again today on a redevelopment designation for the shuttered Wonderland Pier site, a measure they previously rejected in August. Developer Eustice Mita and local merchants are urging the council to approve the step, arguing that a proposed $170 million resort is necessary to support struggling boardwalk businesses. While… The post Ocean City Council Reconsiders Vote on Wonderland Pier Redevelopment appeared first on Coast News Today.