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The City of Wildwood is inviting qualified development firms to submit proposals for a multi-phase redevelopment project on a city-owned property located at 525 West Spicer Avenue. Officials are looking for conceptual plans for the nearly three-and-a-half-acre Back Bay site, noting that the city’s current redevelopment plan could be amended based on the ideas received.… The post Wildwood Seeks Developers for Back Bay Redevelopment Project appeared first on Coast News Today.

The City of Wildwood Police Department is mourning the sudden passing of veteran Patrolman Shawn Stimmel. Officer Stimmel began his career with the department in 2001 and served in various capacities, including the Patrol Division, Community Policing, and as a School Resource Officer. Department officials remembered him for his genuine personality and strong ties to… The post Wildwood Police Mourn Sudden Passing of Veteran Officer appeared first on Coast News Today.

New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges is appealing a violation notice from the Avalon Planning and Zoning Board regarding gym equipment stored in his garage. The October 2025 application seeks to overturn a ruling by the local floodplain manager, which claims Bridges needs a special development permit for his 7th Street property. The violation notice… The post Knicks Guard Appeals Zoning Violation Over Garage Gym appeared first on Coast News Today.

The North Wildwood Police Department has published its monthly activity report for July 2026. During the month, officers recorded a total of 94 arrests, comprising 85 adults and nine juveniles. Additionally, the department conducted 685 motor vehicle stops and issued 1,505 motor vehicle summonses, which heavily featured 1,065 parking violations. The post North Wildwood Police Release July 2026 Activity Statistics appeared first on Coast News Today.

A thirty-six-year-old Sewell man is facing four years in state prison after pleading guilty to a string of crimes across Atlantic City and Hamilton Township. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office states the charges stem from five separate incidents that occurred between September 2025 and February 2026. During his court appearance on Thursday, the man admitted… The post Sewell Man Faces Prison Time for Multi-Month Crime Spree appeared first on Coast News Today.