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Egg Harbor Township-based Spencer Spirit Holdings has reached a $350 million agreement to acquire Hot Topic and its sister brands from private equity firm Sycamore Partners. The strategic move unites Hot Topic, BoxLunch, and Her Universe with Spencer’s and Spirit Halloween under a single corporate umbrella. Once finalized, this massive retail merger will expand the… The post Spencer Spirit Holdings Expands Retail Empire with Hot Topic Acquisition appeared first on Coast News Today.

One of New Jersey’s most iconic Shore destinations is in the running to become the setting of a national holiday broadcast. Cape May has advanced to the final 25 communities in the Hallmark Channel’s “Merriest Christmas Town” contest. The winning town will be awarded the opportunity to serve as the official filming location for a… The post Cape May Competes for a Starring Role on the Hallmark Channel appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Avalon Borough Council has voted to allow Gully’s, a newly opened tavern on Dune Drive, to host outdoor live music until 9 p.m. The decision temporarily relaxes a previous 8 p.m. cutoff, despite noise concerns voiced by some local residents. In exchange for the extended hours, the establishment has agreed to drop an ongoing… The post Avalon Borough Council Extends Outdoor Music Hours for Local Tavern appeared first on Coast News Today.

A nineteen-year-old off-duty lifeguard is receiving recognition for rescuing an eleven-year-old girl from rough ocean currents at Cape May Point. Ryan Gibson had just finished his shift and was playing volleyball on August 12th when he spotted the child being pulled into the water. According to the Cape May Police Department, Gibson immediately entered the… The post Off-Duty Lifeguard Rescues Child at Jersey Shore appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Pennsylvania family vacationing in New Jersey uncovered a rare, fossilized megalodon shark tooth on a Sea Isle City beach this week. Michael Bowers and his eleven-year-old son, Bo, made the discovery while exploring a rock jetty near Townsends Inlet. After Bowers couldn’t fit his hand into a narrow opening between the rocks, his son… The post Rare Megalodon Tooth Discovered on New Jersey Beach appeared first on Coast News Today.