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A Vineland, New Jersey, man is heading to federal prison after threatening to detonate explosives at a Washington, D.C., church attended by U.S. Supreme Court justices last year. Forty-two-year-old Louis Geri was sentenced to nearly six years behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release. Federal prosecutors had originally requested a sentence of more… The post New Jersey Man Sentenced for Bomb Threat at D.C. Church appeared first on Coast News Today.

A New Jersey-based consignment company is temporarily taking over a vacant storefront at the Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing. Tag, You’re It is hosting its four-day fall pop-up sale inside the former Forever 21 space from Thursday, October 1st, through Sunday, October 4th. The retail event is open to the public, offering opportunities for both… The post Pop-Up Consignment Event Arrives at Hamilton Mall appeared first on Coast News Today.

Governor Mikie Sherrill announced Tuesday that her administration plans to build 20,000 additional housing units on state-owned land, doubling an existing development initiative. The effort expands upon New Jersey Transit’s Land Plan from last year, utilizing newly identified state properties to boost residential construction. According to a recently released Housing Strategy and Progress Report, 15… The post New Jersey Expands Housing Initiative on State-Owned Land appeared first on Coast News Today.

The City of North Wildwood is launching the second phase of its multiyear boardwalk reconstruction project starting on or around Monday, October 5th. This phase requires the complete demolition and rebuilding of boardwalk sections between 16th and 17 1/2 avenues, as well as 23rd and 24 1/2 avenues, which will be entirely closed to public… The post North Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Enters Phase Two appeared first on Coast News Today.

South River Elementary School is welcoming students back to the classroom today after a two-day closure last week due to mold concerns. Meanwhile, students at the adjoining South River Middle School will transition to remote instruction for the day. District officials confirmed that weekend air quality tests for both buildings showed no issues, and professional… The post South River Elementary Reopens, Middle School Pivots to Remote Learning Following Mold Concerns appeared first on Coast News Today.