Tourism and marketing expert Roger Brooks came to Wildwood Tuesday and offered the Wildwoods some compelling advice on how to improve the bottom line. Brooks says the Wildwoods have the most potential of any tourism market he’s visited and believes that the community can do much more to improve its boardwalk and downtown areas. Brooks…
The Wildwood City Fire Department will hold its annual Medal Day celebration on Saturday, May 19th. The event is held so the Department can honor individuals for their exceptional actions during the course of their normal duties. Nearly 20 members from the career and volunteer divisions will be recognized.
Starting Memorial Day Weekend, you will be able to park on the Wildwood beach. City Commissioner Pete Byron announced that the beach at Baker Avenue will be open for parking of four-wheel-drive vehicles only, for $10 a day beginning Memorial Day Weekend. This is another in a series of opportunities for Wildwood to generate revenue…
A 40 year old Wildwood man faces up to 20 years in prison after being convicted of aggravated assault and theft. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland announced that Ronray Harris has been convicted on charges that he stabbed another individual at the Wildwood Bus Terminal back in February, 2017. Sentencing will be held on…
The Wildwood City Commission meets Wednesday afternoon and is expected to adopt an ordinance that changes the zoning map in the city. The Commission may also transfer city owned land to Habitat for Humanity, and could amend its ordinance regarding handicap parking.
The famous Sea Serpent roller coaster on Morey’s Mariners Landing pier will be used next week for rope rescue simulation training. The Cape May County Regional Urban Search Team will be conducting some training on the coaster to help rescuers understand and practice elevated rescues. The coaster has been a fixture on the pier for…
70 years and counting for the tram cars on the Wildwood Boardwalk. The tram cars started to roll for the 2018 season on Thursday, marking 70 years of moving visitors to the famous walkway. The tram cars were originally built for the World’s Fair in New York.
West Wildwood has failed in its attempt to get insurance coverage for an expensive financial settlement regarding a lawsuit with police employee Jacquelyn Ferentz. The Borough will have to pay over $1 million to handle the claim which was finalized via a summary judgement decision in court last week. As a result, the Borough is…
Two people have been charged with committing a burglary late Thursday afternoon at a residence on Andrews Avenue in Wildwood. Police have charged 38 year old Jaimi Hess and 29 year old Andrew Clark with participating in the burglary in which a television was stolen from the residence.
The Wildwood City Commission will hold its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon. The Commission is expected to reject proposals for various sporting events on the beach and will authorize various agreements to resurface tennis and recreation courts. The meeting begins at 3:30pm.