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A 39-year-old North Jersey man is facing child endangerment and drug charges after a two-year-old in his care suffered a medical emergency while vacationing in Wildwood. Authorities say first responders had to administer Narcan to the toddler, who was having trouble breathing and later tested positive for cocaine at a local hospital. Alexander Moles of… The post Man Charged After Toddler Suffers Medical Emergency in Wildwood appeared first on Coast News Today.

Two Jersey Shore boardwalks are taking to the skies this summer with free, patriotic drone shows celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. In Ocean City, visitors can catch hundreds of synchronized drones performing 15-to-30-minute aerial displays every Monday night at 9 p.m. through August 17. Meanwhile, Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort is hosting its own animated… The post Free Patriotic Drone Shows Light Up Jersey Shore Skies appeared first on Coast News Today.

After more than a decade of debate, the Avalon Borough Council has officially adopted an ordinance allowing boutique hotels in the local business district. The move is designed to boost foot traffic and extend the borough’s traditional summer tourist season. Moving forward, developers will be permitted to operate these boutique hotels as a conditional use… The post Avalon Greenlights Boutique Hotels in Business District appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wildwoods will soon host two special events celebrating infants and toddlers, highlighted by the 116th annual Baby Parade. As part of the upcoming festivities, a speed-crawling competition known as the Wildwoods Loves Waddlers Baby Waddle Contest will also take place. The crawling contest is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. on July 28th on… The post Wildwoods to Host 116th Annual Baby Parade and Waddle Contest appeared first on Coast News Today.

A former political leader in Hammonton, New Jersey, is facing charges after police say he stole nearly a million dollars from an 80-year-old businesswoman. Fifty-year-old James Donio was arrested Saturday on charges of theft, falsifying records, and money laundering. Authorities allege Donio exploited his close friendship with the victim by using fraudulent leases, a fake… The post Former Hammonton Political Leader Charged in $914,000 Theft appeared first on Coast News Today.