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New Rankings Released: Two Mercer County High Schools Make U.S. Top 150 New Rankings Released: Two Mercer County High Schools Make U.S. Top 150
New Rankings Released: Two Mercer County High Schools Make U.S. Top 150 Three Jersey Shore public high schools were recognized among the 100 best in the U.S., according to an education data website. Niche has released its 2025 Best Public High Schools in America list. The website said its rankings are based on "rigorous analysis of key statistics," U.S. Department of Education data, and millions of reviews from students and parents. Five of the top 50 high schools in the U.S. were from New Jersey, including two on the Jersey Shore. Bergen County Academies in Hackensack was the top school in the Garden State and 20th nationally…

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by Chris Spiker
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Ocean City Mayor Opposes $150M Luxury Beachfront Resort Proposed By His Own Business Partner Ocean City Mayor Opposes $150M Luxury Beachfront Resort Proposed By His Own Business Partner
Ocean City Mayor Opposes $150M Luxury Beachfront Resort Proposed By His Own Business Partner A $150 million luxury hotel proposed at the Jersey Shore does not have the support of the city's mayor — even though it was proposed by his own business partner. The Icona Resort was proposed by Eustace Mita at last week's Ocean City Council meeting. Mita is a partner of Mayor Jay Gillian's Wonderland Pier, which is located right next to the would-be resort. Artist's rendering of the proposed Ocona Ocean City resort hotel overlooking the beachfront.Icona Resorts/DAS Architects via Ocean City Council Meeting "After consideration of the ICONA presentation to City Council at their February…

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by Jon Craig
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$150M Luxury Beachfront Resort Proposed In Jersey Shore Town $150M Luxury Beachfront Resort Proposed In Jersey Shore Town
$150M Luxury Beachfront Resort Proposed In Jersey Shore Town A $150 million luxury hotel has been proposed near the Ocean City Boardwalk. Icona Resorts' massive eight-story hotel proposed for a plot of land between Ocean City High School and the beachfront would feature 325 rooms, a pool overlooking the boardwalk, upscale shops and more. An artist's rendering of a plaza in front of the proposed Icona Ocean City resort hotel.Icona Resorts/DAS Architects via Ocean City Council Meeting The artist's renderings of possible variations on the project were presented to the City Council on Thursday, Feb. 23.  Icona would need to acquire a city-owned park…

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by Jon Craig
Schools
These Are The Best Schools In Cape May County, Website Says These Are The Best Schools In Cape May County, Website Says
These Are The Best Schools In Cape May County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its annual list of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website further breaks down the rankings into states and counties. Below are the 10 best schools in Cape May County. Ocean City Primary School Upper Township Elementary School Stone Harbor Elementary School Ocean City High School Upp…

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by Cecilia Levine