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The North Shore Bar & Kitchen in North Wildwood will not reopen its doors as the owner engages in ongoing legal battles with city officials and contractors. Owner Ryan Fitzpatrick announced the permanent closure following stalled renovations that led to a recent lawsuit accusing the city and its construction office of misconduct regarding permits. While… The post North Wildwood Bar Permanently Closes Amid Legal Disputes appeared first on Coast News Today.

A prominent West Cape May dining location has officially changed hands following a competitive online auction process. The Exit Zero Filling Station on Sunset Boulevard was sold last week to Florian Furxhiu, a local restaurateur who owns several other establishments in Wildwood. While the final sale price was not disclosed, the property had previously been… The post Iconic West Cape May Restaurant Property Sold in Online Auction appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Department of the Interior has ordered an immediate stop to all large-scale offshore wind construction, citing classified national security risks related to radar interference. Reports from the Department of War suggest the massive turbines can obscure moving targets and create false readings, affecting five major projects across the East Coast. While federal officials emphasize… The post Administration Halts Offshore Wind Projects Over Security Concerns appeared first on Coast News Today.

The U.S. Coast Guard medically evacuated a 39-year-old fisherman suffering from stroke-like symptoms approximately 70 miles off the coast on Saturday morning. An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Atlantic City hoisted the man from the fishing vessel Ocean Prowler amid five-foot seas and choppy winds. The patient was flown to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center for… The post Coast Guard Evacuates Fisherman Near Cape May appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian is the subject of a lawsuit filed in August alleging unpaid debts totaling nearly $600,000 tied to the now-closed Wonderland Pier. The suit, which also names hotel developer Eustace Mita, seeks to redirect consulting payments intended for Gillian to satisfy a judgment from a previous loan default. Mita, who purchased… The post Ocean City Mayor Facing Lawsuit Over Unpaid Wonderland Pier Debt appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ocean City, Egg Harbor Township, Pleasantville, and Absecon school districts are among the first recipients of state grants aimed at strictly prohibiting cellphone use during the school day. These Atlantic and Cape May County schools will use the funds to purchase secure storage systems and train staff on enforcing new “bell-to-bell” device bans for students… The post State Grants Target Cellphone Use in Local Schools appeared first on Coast News Today.

Northfield police are searching for a man who attempted to rob the TD Bank on Tilton Road Friday afternoon around 1 p.m. Authorities say the suspect, described as a tall, thin man wearing a black medical mask, handed a teller a note but fled in a dark sedan without taking any cash. Anyone with information… The post Police Search for Suspect in Northfield Attempted Bank Robbery appeared first on Coast News Today.

An appellate court in Trenton heard arguments Monday from casino workers claiming that New Jersey’s exemption allowing smoking in Atlantic City casinos violates their constitutional right to a safe work environment. While attorneys for the state and the casino industry maintained that the issue should be decided by the Legislature to protect jobs and tax… The post NJ Appeals Court Weighs Casino Smoking Ban Arguments appeared first on Coast News Today.

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.