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Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian has won a fifth term, defeating City Council members Keith Hartzel and Peter Madden in an election marked by the recent closure and bankruptcy of Gillian’s family-owned Wonderland Pier. According to unofficial results, Gillian secured 1,981 votes, while the future of the former amusement park site remains a central policy… The post Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian Secures Fifth Term Amid Bankruptcy Fallout appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May County officials are reviewing preliminary designs to replace the aging Corson’s Inlet and Townsends Inlet bridges, two critical coastal links dating back to the 1930s and 40s. The proposed project could cost approximately $400 million and may take up to a decade to complete, featuring modern designs with dedicated paths for pedestrians and… The post Cape May County Weighs $400 Million Bridge Replacements appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May City Council has preliminary approved the first parking meter rate hikes since 2019, with new prices expected to take effect before Memorial Day. Under the plan, meters near the Washington Street Mall will rise to $3 per hour, while rates in other areas will increase from $1.50 to $2 per hour. City officials… The post Cape May Officials Move to Increase Parking Meter Rates appeared first on Coast News Today.

Sea Isle City is preparing for a beach replenishment project scheduled to begin around June 1, with work expected to conclude by the end of the month. Mayor Leonard Desiderio announced that sand will be added to beaches between 29th and 55th streets, with no more than 1,000 feet of shoreline closed at any given… The post Sea Isle City Beach Replenishment Set to Begin in June appeared first on Coast News Today.

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.