Shorebreak Cafe Opening Second Location A very popular Sea Isle City breakfast stop is gearing up to open up its second location. Shorebreak Cafe, which is currently located in Sea Isle City, has quickly gained a following over the past few years. Opened by Dana Iannelli, she brought her love of baking onto the island …
North Wildwood Receives $10.3M Boardwalk Preservation Grant North Wildwood is poised for a significant revitalization effort following the announcement of a substantial grant for Boardwalk Reconstruction. On Friday, February 23, city officials received news of a $10.3 million windfall, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing preservation of the Jersey Shore’s iconic boardwalks. This grant, …
Battleship New Jersey Prepares For Dry-Docking After more than three decades standing tall as a symbol of American naval power, the Battleship New Jersey is embarking on a historic journey. On Thursday, March 21, the Battleship will make its way to dry dock for maintenance, marking the first time it has undergone such a procedure …
Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Moves Forward Fast Wildwood’s beloved boardwalk is once again undergoing a facelift this winter. With three distinct rehabilitation projects dubbed Phases III, IV, and V, the city is gearing up to enhance the iconic boardwalk experience for everyone. Fred M. Schiavone Construction Leads the Way Leading the charge in these revitalization efforts …
Maria’s Café and Grille is Coming to Ocean City This past February, the beloved Ocean City Café served its last cup of coffee, flipped its final omelet, and closed its doors for the last time. Located at 846 Central Avenue in Ocean City, this spot became a quick favorite of locals. In a bittersweet announcement …
North Wildwood Motel to go Condo? For the past few years, we have seen a very different shift in summer accommodations in the Wildwoods. In the early 2000s, we had the condo boom which saw many historic Doo-Wop motels demolished to make room for condominiums. That push lasted for many years and cost the island …
Cape May’s Ghost Tracks Could Partly Be Removed The world-famous Cape May Ghost Tracks may soon vanish into history as the Pond Creek Restoration Project progresses. These Century-old railroad tracks, often dubbed the “ghost tracks,” emerged from the sandy shores of Cape May periodically, typically following intense storms. This phenomenon sees the tracks briefly visible …
The Mystery of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens Giant Letters If you ever check out the area near Greenwood Wildlife Management Area in Ocean County, New Jersey on Google Maps or Google Earth, you might notice something strange. In the forest, there are these really big letters carved out, like “L,” “T,” “V,” “O,” “J,” and …
When Does The Wildwood Boardwalk Open? It’s that time of year when the cold days of winter make us long for the hot summer days in the Wildwoods. One of the biggest questions posed this time is, “When Does the Wildwood Boardwalk open for the year?” While it might be a simple question, there isn’t …
Wildwood Boardwalk in 1966 – VIDEO In the summer of 1960, a quaint and lively scene unfolded along the iconic Wildwood boardwalk, captured in a throwback video that serves as a nostalgic time capsule to a bygone era. Against the backdrop of a world in transition, the bustling boardwalk of Wildwood, New Jersey, offered a …