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Northfield police are searching for a man who attempted to rob the TD Bank on Tilton Road Friday afternoon around 1 p.m. Authorities say the suspect, described as a tall, thin man wearing a black medical mask, handed a teller a note but fled in a dark sedan without taking any cash. Anyone with information… The post Police Search for Suspect in Northfield Attempted Bank Robbery appeared first on Coast News Today.

An appellate court in Trenton heard arguments Monday from casino workers claiming that New Jersey’s exemption allowing smoking in Atlantic City casinos violates their constitutional right to a safe work environment. While attorneys for the state and the casino industry maintained that the issue should be decided by the Legislature to protect jobs and tax… The post NJ Appeals Court Weighs Casino Smoking Ban Arguments appeared first on Coast News Today.

Lower Township is expanding its recreational offerings with five new outdoor pickleball courts on Bayshore Road scheduled for completion by December 22nd. The nearly $519,000 project features new fencing, shade structures, and seating, bringing the township’s total to seven dedicated outdoor courts. Officials noted that while the courts are finishing up soon, plans for a… The post Lower Township Set to Open New Pickleball Complex This Month appeared first on Coast News Today.

Wildwood city officials have approved a new 24-unit luxury townhouse development for a long-vacant lot situated near the George Redding Bridge. Known as “The Gateway,” the project is set to occupy the area bounded by Rio Grande, Taylor, and Susquehanna avenues. While renderings depict colorful two-story units built atop garages, developers have not yet announced… The post ‘The Gateway’ Townhouse Project Approved for Wildwood Entryway appeared first on Coast News Today.

Authorities say a Wildwood man rescued from an apartment fire last month is now facing charges for starting the blaze himself. Prosecutors allege 35-year-old Edmir Pepa set multiple fires inside his unit, endangering neighbors before fire crews pulled him to safety. Pepa surrendered to police on Tuesday and remains held at the Cape May County… The post Wildwood Man Charged with Arson After Apartment Rescue appeared first on Coast News Today.