A handful of Wildwood residents picked up picket signs on Friday evening to protest the proposed expansion of Cape Assist, which provides drug prevention programs to the County. Residents who had signs in hand say the expansion would bring an unwelcome element to the city. Cape Assist has run out of room at its facility…
Monday is the deadline for political candidates to file their intentions to run for office in Wildwood. The Wildwood Leader reports that so far, the three incumbents who currently hold office have filed their petitions, but no one else. That certainly is expected to change before the close of the business day on Monday. Former…
Senator Jeff Van Drew and Assemblyman Bob Andrzejczak will convene a meeting of the 1st Legislative District Economic Development Task Force on Thursday to hear from shellfish harvesters and industry experts on the aquaculture industry in New Jersey. The Task Force will meet in Wildwood and focus on ways to streamline state rules and regulations…
The undead are coming back to haunt the boardwalk of Wildwoods during The Zombie Mud Run, a post-apocalyptic 5K obstacle race along the beach and piers. The event will take place Sept. 19 and the thrilling zombie-themed race challenges runners to eat or be eaten as they face obstacles including huge sand mounds, slides and…
Wildwood Mayor Mayor Ernie Troiano and a group of local residents attended Tuesday’s Cape May County Freeholder’s meeting, in opposition to an expansion of facilities for Cape Assist. The group from Wildwood did not want the freeholders to approve a grant application to fund the renovation of a building at Leaming and New Jersey Avenues,…
The Wildwood Police Department took part in the Cops in Shops Initiative this summer. The program puts undercover police officers in liquor stores and to make arrests when underage people attempt to purchase alcohol. As a result of the 2015 Cops in Shops Summer Initiative, the Wildwood Police Department arrested 46 individuals for violating various…
The Wildwoods are hosting their second Restaurant Week of the year and it runs through Friday. Four course dinners at $30 (plus tax and gratuity). Most of the restaurants on the island are participating and each have their own unique menu to have people try out some great items. More information can be found at…
Wildwood Police are searching for 24 year old Christina Vazquez who may be connected to a recent stabbing. Police announced over the weekend that Vazquez may be suspect in the stabbing of a 26 year old man who lived in Wildwood. Vazquez and the victim are related, according to police. Cops have recovered the weapon…
The Wildwood City Fire Department and West Wildwood Fire Department responded to 648 West Maple Avenue in West Wildwood for a reported structure fire at 4:39PM. Engine 38, under the command of Captain Ernie Troiano, arrived and found a well involved detached structure with an exposure being threatened. Wildwood and West Wildwood units began to…
The Wildwood FMBA Local # 50 is hosting a 3 hour “Smoke Recognition” class on Wednesday September 16, at the Wildwood Convention Center from 7:00-10:00 p.m. The class is being taught by Safety and Survival LLC. The class coincides with the NJ State Firefighters Assoc. Convention being held that week.