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Week After Fire, Body Found in Atlantic City Rubble
A body was found at the site of an Atlantic City rooming house that was destroyed by a fire a week prior. Officials announced the discovery on Monday, stating the body was found during the ongoing investigation into the April 6th fire that displaced twelve residents. The identity of the deceased has not been released,… The post Week After Fire, Body Found in Atlantic City Rubble appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Grassy Sound Bridge to Close Temporarily for Maintenance Overnight April 17 Into April 18
The Grassy Sound Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic for scheduled maintenance from 10 PM on Thursday, April 17th, 2025, until 6 AM on Friday, April 18th, 2025. A detour will be in place via the 96th Street Bridge in Stone Harbor. Boat traffic requiring an opening will not be affected, according to a… The post Grassy Sound Bridge to Close Temporarily for Maintenance Overnight April 17 Into April 18 appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Federal Funding Cuts Threaten Lucy the Elephant’s Interior Restoration
Lucy the Elephant, a beloved Margate landmark, faces funding challenges for interior restorations after losing $500,000 in federal grants due to Republican-led spending cuts. The nonprofit overseeing Lucy is now seeking alternative funding to address critical repairs to the sprinkler system, walls, floors, and HVAC, all of which are deteriorating. Despite the setback, Lucy’s stewards… The post Federal Funding Cuts Threaten Lucy the Elephant’s Interior Restoration appeared first on Coast News Today.
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South Jersey Masonry Worker Admits Role in $1 Million Tax Evasion Scheme
A South Jersey masonry company employee, Henry “Hank” Collins, pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the IRS, admitting he helped the business avoid approximately $1 million in taxes. Collins facilitated an elaborate tax evasion scheme by cashing company checks and using the proceeds for unreported cash payments to himself, the owners, and other employees. By… The post South Jersey Masonry Worker Admits Role in $1 Million Tax Evasion Scheme appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Record-Breaking $26.5M Avalon Home Relisted, Poised to Be Priciest Ever
A newly constructed six-bedroom home in Avalon, boasting the highest natural elevation on Seven Mile Island, has been relisted for $26.5 million after a winter pause. This price, significantly higher than the Avalon median of $4.8 million, would make it the most expensive home ever sold in the town. The luxurious four-story residence features high-end… The post Record-Breaking $26.5M Avalon Home Relisted, Poised to Be Priciest Ever appeared first on Coast News Today.