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The only Dunkin’ location in Brigantine is set to permanently close its doors this Saturday, September 19th. A notice posted on the Brigantine Boulevard storefront and shared on social media confirmed the decision was made after careful consideration. This weekend’s closure will mark the end of the popular coffee and doughnut chain’s presence in the… The post Sole Dunkin’ Location in Brigantine Closing This Weekend appeared first on Coast News Today.

A famous Wildwood tram engine took an unusual 70-mile journey off the boardwalk on Thursday to honor its longtime driver, 97-year-old John “Gigi” Gigliotti. Following Gigliotti’s death last week, the local business community transported a tram engine dedicated in his name to his viewing at a Woodbury funeral home. Friends and colleagues organized the unique… The post Wildwood Tram Engine Takes Rare Off-Boardwalk Trip to Honor Late Driver appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 25-year-old Philadelphia man has been sentenced to four years in state prison for shooting a bystander outside an Atlantic City bar. Prosecutors say Carlos Medina-Morales opened fire on the Cinco de Mayo restaurant in July 2025 after arguing with staff who denied him entry. In addition to his prison term, Medina-Morales will serve three… The post Philadelphia Man Sentenced to Four Years for Atlantic City Bar Shooting appeared first on Coast News Today.

Atlantic City’s historic Steel Pier has been put up for sale with an asking price of $85 million. Located across from the Hard Rock Hotel + Casino, the five-acre oceanfront property currently features rides, a helipad, and prior approvals for a condo-hotel entertainment complex. First opened in 1898 as a theater, the landmark expanded over… The post Atlantic City’s Historic Steel Pier Listed for Sale at $85 Million appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 35-year-old Bridgeton man has pleaded guilty to the aggravated sexual assault of a 12-year-old Trenton girl he met online. Authorities say Alex Torres-Lopez connected with the child through the social media platforms Snapchat and Roblox. Under a plea agreement, prosecutors are recommending he serve 20 years in state prison without the possibility of parole. The post Bridgeton Man Faces 20 Years After Pleading Guilty to Assaulting Minor appeared first on Coast News Today.