New Wonderland vote in Ocean City fails again Ocean City Council Thursday tabled a resolution sending to the Planning Board the question of whether the former Wonderland amusement park should be declared a redevelopment zone. Some residents were

Ocean City Council again says no to seeking Planning Board review of the Wonderland Site as a redevelopment zone after a member seeks a new vote:
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Upper Township honors young football player killed last year Upper Township Committee has declared Sept. 23 Easton Beisler Day, a year after his death in a collision at the age of 9.

As Upper Township marks the anniversary of a tragedy, a local group is raising funds for something permanent at Amanda's Field:
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Jersey Shore summer business verdict for 2025: Good but not great Heat waves and warm water brought visitors to the shore, but rain and thinner wallets either kept them away or kept them careful about spending.

The good, the bad and the hurricane: How the summer of 2025 treated local businesses:
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Ocean City marks the passing of a gentle icon in Bob Godfrey Nicknames aside, Ocean City has long looked after Bob Godfrey. He died this week at age 85.

I spoke with him a few times, and saw him around town for years. Decades, even. But I didn't know Bob's last name until this week:
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I'm betting the chicks in there are getting pretty big. #NJwild, #eagles

Cape May police call out false missing person post Police say a post about a missing Cape May officer is false. Similar posts have gone viral around the country, localized for several states.

Cape May Police have never heard of Katie Cunningham. Despite social media posts, she is not missing from Cape May or from anywhere else:
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In Cape May, Coast Guard members talk about their mission, and the future Crew members in Cape May described the Coast Guard’s mission, and why they joined, as the branch emphasizes national security.

On Cape May Harbor, Coast Guard members open up:
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Playland prepares for first season as only amusement park on Ocean City Boardwalk No one at Playland's Castaway Cove in Ocean City is sure what the summer will look like, especially with the closing of the other major amusement park in town.

Playland prepares for first season as only amusement park on Ocean City Boardwalk. Story by @billbarlow.bsky.social
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Will Canadians avoid the Jersey Shore this summer because of Trump? While local businesses remain hopeful, Wildwood is facing a sharp decline in Canadian tourists for summer 2025, with cancellations tied to Trump’s tariffs, political tensions, and a weak exchange rate...

Interesting line in @billbarlow.bsky.social story on impact on tariff issues between the US & Canada will have on Cape May Tourism.

County oficials cited a quote from a Montreal radio station that included required taxes, plus a 25% tariff.

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Atlantic City could lead the state in weed lounges, though approvals lag Panelists discussed the future of cannabis consumption lounges in Atlantic City on Thursday as part of a talk presented by Stockton University.

Atlantic City could see New Jersey's cannabis consumption lounge, and its second, as local dispensaries await state approvals.

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Cape May group holds hope for peace in Ukraine A Cape May group that has been sending support to Ukraine has hopes for a cease fire, and maybe a lasting peace.

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Mayor says Wildwood Crest could pull out of beach project agreement Everything looked set for an island-wide beach project for the Wildwoods. Now, two towns are expressing their doubts.

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Upper Township Easter egg hunt canceled due to budget cuts An Easter egg hunt held at Amanda’s Field will not take place in 2025, as Upper Township officials expect a difficult year for the municipal budget.

Upper Township Easter egg hunt canceled due to budget cuts. The hunt cost the township between $3,000 and $3,500 and takes a lot of time for township employees to put on. Story by @billbarlow.bsky.social pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/g...

Ocean City has fought over building heights for decades Height limits have long been a hot topic in Ocean City. Increases to the floodplain elevation have meant the construction of taller buildings, and the raising of existing buildings with the aim of pre...

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Somers Point council member says Route 9 work frustrating but necessary With a section of Route 9 in Somers Point closed to through traffic this month, and probably the next, some locals have expressed annoyance with the detour, especially those looking to head south on t...

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Code Blue issued through Thursday morning for Atlantic City amid below-freezing temps A Code Blue has been issued for Atlantic City as below freezing temperatures are forecast through the week, city officials said.

A Code Blue has been issued for Atlantic City as below freezing temperatures are forecast through the week, city officials said.

Eustace Mita balances Ocean City Boardwalk plans with global mission Eustace Mita, CEO and owner of Icona Resorts, wants to redevelop the closed Gillian's Wonderland on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

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Extras sought for filming of Spielberg movie in Cape May Hot off its appearance in the Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown," Cape May will again be a filming location, as confirmed by a call for local extras to appear in the next Steven Spielberg movie.

Cape May is set to be back in the spotlight, with filming planned for a new Steven Spielberg movie. The company is now looking for extras:
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Sunrise this morning from #OCNJ

A pair of bald eagles make themselves at home in a nest in Linwood with a view of the Patcong Creek. Last week, New Jersey removed bald eagles and osprey from the state list of endangered species.

Trump asks Supreme Court to halt Friday sentencing in hush money case The petition is the latest effort by President-elect Donald Trump to avoid sentencing for his 34-count felony conviction related to a 2016 hush-money payment.

Breaking news: President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to quickly intervene to delay his sentencing this week in his criminal hush money case.

Cohen Cook of Somers Point, a recent graduate from Mainland Regional High School, tests the ice on a Somers Point pond on Wednesday morning for some hockey practice. Forecasters say more cold weather is on the way, with a chance of more snow for South Jersey over the weekend.

Sex with Ocean City High School student results in $485K settlement In a unanimous vote, and without public discussion, the Ocean City Board of Education unanimously approved a $485,000 settlement related to allegations that a substitute teacher had a sexual relations...

Sex with Ocean City High School student results in $485K settlement. Story by @billbarlow.bsky.social

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New Jersey removes bald eagles, ospreys from endangered list, citing dramatic recovery Eagles, along with their fish-loving cousins, osprey, were once almost gone from New Jersey. Both species have recovered enough that the state announced their removal from the endangered species list ...

As numbers increase, and with more than 200 nesting pair in the state, New Jersey says bald eagles are no longer endangered. The state also removed osprey from the list:
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Arctic owl species seems comfortable at the Jersey Shore this winter Snowy owls have been seen in South Jersey this winter. Wildlife experts ask people to give them plenty of space, even as they enjoy seeing an extraordinary species.

Multiple sightings of an arctic species in South Jersey this year:

Barefoot Country Music Fest to return to Wildwood through 2030 With big stars on the lineup for June, the Barefoot Country Music Fest has a home in Wildwood, and approval for five more years from the city.

Barefoot Country Music Fest to return to Wildwood through 2030
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Your guide to polar plunges New Year's Day, and beyond, at the Jersey Shore Here is a sampling of Jersey Shore towns hosting polar plunges New Year's Day and beyond.

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