It was a soggy Thursday night but that didn’t stop a couple of hundred of people from checking out the VIP party for the unveiling of the new Kong ride. Kong initially existed in the 70’s but has been absent on the piers for a few decades. The ride features Kong in a Wildwood t-shirt…
There will be a number of chances to remember Memorial Day weekend in Wildwood. The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 955 and the American Legion Post 184 will have a parade on Saturday beginning at 4 pm at Ocean Ave. from Cresse to Montgomery Ave. Right after the parade will be a ceremony at the…
New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno is coming to Wildwood on Friday. Guadagno will attend a beach opening ceremony on the Wildwood beachfront Friday at Noon. Guadagno is expected to join city officials at the Andrew Avenue beach to ceremonially unlock the ocean for the holiday weekend.
Tourism officials will be getting some extra help to unlock the beach in Wildwood. Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno will be in attendance of the beach unlocking ceremony by the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority. The unlocking ceremony will take place on Friday and many local towns take the chance to bring some additional…
A significant fire luckily didn’t cause any injuries in Wildwood. The Wildwood Fire Department responded to 111 East Davis Ave. for a dwelling fire at around 11 p.m. on Sunday night. Fire units were on the scene for about two and a half hours. The fire remains under investigation by the Cape May County Fire…
A fire that took place on Thursday did less damage thanks to quick action by a Wildwood Police officer. Wildwood Ptlm. James Stevens noticed a fire from the deck of the residence on the 100 block of East Davis Ave. during the early morning hours. Stevens ensured the building was evacuated and helped suppress the…
It was a successful Wild Half Marathon and 8K race on Sunday in the Wildwoods. Morey’s Piers put on another edition of their Wild Half Marathon that brought many to the Wildwoods, despite some rain in the forecast. Steven Lange had the best men’s time with 1:18:11.1 and Teal Burrell had the best woman’s time…
The Wildwood High School band is number one. The band finished first in the highly competitive Music in the Parks program held at Kutztown State College on May 2. The band is made up of 32-members ranging from freshman to seniors. The school’s band has been bringing home awards for many years. Due to budget…
A structural fire hit a home in Wildwood early Thursday morning. The Wildwood City Fire Department Engine Company 38 responded to 148 East Davis Ave. at 4:12 a.m. The fire was determined to be accidential and damage was estimated at $2,000. No injuries were reported. The fire began on the second floor of the building.…
Local shore towns are activating their parking meters as the summer season approaches. Meters in the City of Wildwood will be in effect starting this Saturday, May 16th, through October 30th. Enforcement of parking meters in North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest will begin on Friday, May 15th. Parking meters became active in Cape May on…