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An Atlantic City man pleaded guilty to attempted murder and bias intimidation after stabbing a person in the neck in July 2023 for being with a white individual. Tyler Smith, 40, who was identified after leaving his wallet at the scene, now faces a 15-year prison sentence. His sentencing is scheduled for January 2026. The post Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder in Racially Motivated Stabbing appeared first on Coast News Today.

Phil Norcross, a prominent attorney and CEO of Parker McCay, has submitted a $25 million bid to purchase Ocean City’s iconic Wonderland Pier. His plan is to replace the amusement park with townhomes. A spokesperson for Norcross, a long-time Ocean City homeowner, stated the redevelopment is an opportunity to invest in the future of “America’s… The post Norcross Bids $25 Million to Turn Wonderland Pier into Townhomes appeared first on Coast News Today.

Following years of noise complaints from residents of a neighboring condominium, the Cocorico Beach Bar in Atlantic City will be moving to a new location next to Boardwalk Hall. Mayor Marty Small Sr. announced the agreement, promising residents that the former location will never again be permitted to host a beach bar. While the move… The post Atlantic City Beach Bar to Relocate After Years of Noise Complaints appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May police are searching for suspects who vandalized a mini golf course and stole a vintage Humpty Dumpty figure early Sunday morning. One individual was seen climbing a fence to remove the statue before leaving with it. The figure was later found dumped on a nearby property, and authorities are now asking the public… The post All the King’s Men Now Looking for One Bad Egg appeared first on Coast News Today.

A new poll from Fairleigh Dickinson University reveals that over three-quarters of New Jersey voters are concerned about the growing threat of damage from extreme weather. This concern translates into strong, bipartisan support for increased state action, with a majority favoring a proposed $3 billion bond issue to fund mitigation projects. The measure is backed… The post FDU Poll: Overwhelming Bipartisan Support in NJ for Funding to Combat Extreme Weather appeared first on Coast News Today.

Authorities are investigating a fire that damaged multiple units at the Burleigh Mini Storage facility on Shunpike Road in Middle Township on Monday morning. This marks the second time a blaze has occurred at the property in the last seven months. The previous fire, which happened in February, resulted in heavy damage and led to… The post Middle Township Storage Facility Catches Fire for Second Time in Seven Months appeared first on Coast News Today.

While the historic $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot was split by two tickets in other states, a player in New Jersey won a $1 million second prize from a ticket sold in Camden County. New Jersey also had 16 third-prize winners, including a $100,000 winning ticket sold at the Pantry 1 Food Mart on Seashore Road… The post NJ Player Wins $1M Powerball Prize; $100K Ticket Sold in Cape May County appeared first on Coast News Today.

After a decade of operation, the prominent Exit Zero Filling Station property in West Cape May is closing and will be sold in an online auction with bids starting at $2 million. The prime real estate, located three blocks from the ocean, is being marketed as an ideal spot for a new restaurant or a… The post Exit Zero Filling Station Property Heads to Auction with $2 Million Starting Bid appeared first on Coast News Today.

New Jersey State Police have announced that the human remains discovered in a wooded area in Estell Manor last week belong to a white or Hispanic woman aged 40 or older. The remains were found by troopers last Thursday morning along Tuckahoe Road in Atlantic County. No additional information has been released as the investigation… The post Police Release Description of Human Remains Found in Estell Manor appeared first on Coast News Today.

Performers will be practicing aerial acrobatics over The Wildwoods today, likely between noon and 3 p.m., in preparation for the main Thunder Over the Waves Airshow on Saturday. The free event tomorrow will feature three hours of precision flying from numerous acts, including the U.S. Army Golden Knights. Spectators can watch the show from the… The post Airshow Practice Takes to the Skies Over The Wildwoods Today appeared first on Coast News Today.