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The owners of Byrdcage Restaurant and Bar in Atlantic City are addressing social media rumors by clarifying that their recent for-sale listing is intended for growth rather than closure. The establishment, known as the city’s first full-time LGBTQ+ inclusive venue in two decades, remains fully operational while seeking a strategic partner to help expand the… The post Atlantic City’s Byrdcage Restaurant Clarifies Sale Listing as Expansion Move appeared first on Coast News Today.

New Jersey’s Ocean City has been named one of twenty finalists for USA TODAY’s 10Best summer travel destinations in the United States. The expert panel highlighted the town’s family-oriented atmosphere, featuring its iconic boardwalk, vintage amusement parks, and extensive coastline. Public voting to narrow the list down to the top ten winners concludes today, with… The post Ocean City Nominated for USA TODAY’s 10Best Summer Destinations appeared first on Coast News Today.

Atlantic County has scheduled two public hearings in June regarding the proposed auction of the Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with a minimum starting bid of $180 million. County Executive Dennis Levinson cited rising operating costs and staffing shortages as the primary drivers for the sale of the 180-bed facility. Officials state that the sale… The post Atlantic County Schedules Public Hearings for Nursing Home Sale appeared first on Coast News Today.

A two-year-old wallaby named Cletus is back in custody after escaping his enclosure at the Cape May County Park & Zoo overnight. Authorities from the Sheriff’s Office and zoo staff located the marsupial Tuesday morning in a residential area near Sandcastle Drive. This incident marks the second wallaby escape in New Jersey within the past… The post Escaped Wallaby Captured in Cape May County Neighborhood appeared first on Coast News Today.

Local filmmaker Jonathan Sachar is seeking final approval to transform an 80-acre former industrial site into Atlantic Motion Pictures Studios along the Egg Harbor City–Mullica Township border. The $123 million project is expected to create up to 100 jobs and is supported by a $1 million state grant, though construction remains pending approval from the… The post New Jersey Producer Proposes $123 Million Film Studio in Egg Harbor City appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Cape May County Zoo announced the passing of Mork, a 17-year-old North American River Otter who had been a resident of the facility since 2013. Veterinary staff determined that Mork suffered a seizure-like episode caused by an enlarged heart, and he passed away peacefully despite medical intervention. Zoo officials remembered the otter for his… The post Cape May County Zoo Mourns Loss of Longtime River Otter appeared first on Coast News Today.

Breeze Airways has announced four new routes from Atlantic City International Airport just hours after Spirit Airlines ceased all operations. Starting July 3, the low-cost carrier will begin daily nonstop service to Orlando, with additional routes to Myrtle Beach, Fort Myers, and West Palm Beach launching later this year. The expansion aims to fill the… The post Breeze Airways Expands Atlantic City Service Following Spirit Shutdown appeared first on Coast News Today.

After less than a year in operation, Coffee Tyme owners Jesse and Leigha Lambert have announced the sale of their North Cape May storefront on Bayshore Road. The owners stated the move allows them to focus on their two primary locations at the Washington Street Mall and Beach Avenue in Cape May. While the new… The post Coffee Tyme Consolidates Operations, Sells North Cape May Location appeared first on Coast News Today.

An Atlantic County grand jury has indicted 25-year-old Ventnor police officer Ryan Bonanni on charges including official misconduct and invasion of privacy. Authorities allege that during an arrest in July 2025, Bonanni secretly recorded a naked woman in a holding cell and shared the footage with colleagues, friends, and family via Snapchat. The Atlantic County… The post Ventnor Police Officer Indicted for Misconduct appeared first on Coast News Today.

Middle Township Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 52-year-old Frank Loux, who has been missing since April 10. While Loux originally told family he was traveling to West Deptford, a taxi driver reported dropping him off at Caesars Resort in Atlantic City. Authorities noted that Loux has medical conditions requiring daily medication and… The post Search Continues for Missing South Jersey Man appeared first on Coast News Today.