On Saturday the Beth Judah Synagogue celebrated their 100th year of ministry in Wildwood. The congregation first met in 1914 and is currently the only active synagogue in Cape May County. A special service was held to mark the event at their location at Spencer and Pacific Avenues in Wildwood, which was purchased in 1919…
A mural to honor Wildwood’s late, legendary impresario, Joe Stamile Jr. was unveiled over the Fabolous 50’s and beyond weekend. Thousands of music lovers watched as the blue cover was removed and the colorful wall made its debut. On hand to help unveil Wildwood’s newest piece of public art was the late Stamile’s son, Joey Stamile III.…
The second Icon Wall Mural was unveiled on Friday in Wildwood, featuring Bill Haley & The Comets. The group was in town for a concert event during The Fabulous Fifties and Beyond Weekend, to mark the 60th anniversary of their song “Rock Around the Clock”. The two living members of the group, Dick Richards and Joey…
The Fabulous 50s weekend in the Wildwoods is underway. The big weekend is a celebration of the heritage of the music in the Wildwoods during its heyday. A big concert is planned for Saturday night inside the Wildwoods Convention Center, and tickets are available. Also happening on Saturday is the annual Pumpkinfest at Historic Cold…
Wildwood officials are making plans to name a redevelopment zone that would include publicly-owned sections of the city’s beach and boardwalk. The Wildwood Leader reports that the action could help “fast track” the development of amenities, such as a beach bar and host hotel. The redevelopment plan will be passed on from the Commissioners to…
One of the most famous landmarks in South Jersey will be getting a face lift. The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) announced plans to refurbish the destination’s seven-year-old landmark Wildwoods Sign located on the Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. The project will be completed in two phases so that the letters ‘WILDWOODS’ will always…
A mortgage fraud scheme in Wildwood has seen three more people convicted. The jury returned the guilty verdicts after five hours of deliberation following a four-week trial this week. Nancy Wolf-Fels, 57, of Toms River, New Jersey; Dwayne Onque, 46, of Belleville, New Jersey; and Mashon Onque, 43, of East Orange, New Jersey, were each…
Wildwood Police have arrested a local man on various drug charges following a motor vehicle stop on Saturday. Police announced the arrest of 29 year old Jesus Rosa-Leon after police stopped his vehicle and found heroin, cocaine, and marijuana inside. He was slapped with numerous drug possession offenses and taken to the county jail on…
Park Boulevard in Wildwood is in line for a major facelift, again. Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano told the Press of Atlantic City that the entire length of Park Boulevard will be repaved over the winter months, including several blocks that were done five years ago. Troiano says the work that was done previously is faulty…
The City of Wildwood is planning to pave the length of Park Boulevard over the winter, according to Mayor Ernie Troiano, Jr. The project will include 10 blocks that were rebuilt five years ago but settled unevenly. Sections of the northern half of Park Boulevard are riddled with patches from utility and sewer repairs during…