New Indoor Sports Complex Coming to Cape May County Cape May County officials have reached an agreement that will give local athletes access to a modern, privately built indoor sports complex while saving taxpayers millions. The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 604-25 during its November 12 meeting, authorizing a memorandum of agreement with Aviation Sports …
North Wildwood Boutique ‘That Shore Store’ Announces December Closure That Shore Store, the North Wildwood boutique at 1707 New Jersey Ave known for its creative gifts, coastal aesthetic, and strong community connection, will officially close at the end of December. Owner Irene, who opened the shop as a passion project and later expanded it with …
Miranda Lambert and More Are Coming to Wildwood For Barefoot Country Music Fest 2026 The countdown to summer in the Wildwoods has officially begun. The Barefoot Country Music Fest, the Northeast’s largest outdoor country music celebration, has announced its 2026 Thursday Kick Off lineup, and the beach is set for one of its biggest opening …
Cape May County Launches Major Legal Battle Against NJ Climate Rules The Cape May County Board of County Commissioners voted on November 12, 2025, to formally and forcefully oppose the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s proposed rulemaking package known as “Protecting Against Climate Threat (PACT)” and “Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL).” In a decisive …
North Wildwood Sues New Jersey DEP Over Failed Shore Project North Wildwood officials are escalating their long-running battle with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, filing a lawsuit they say is necessary to protect the community from the growing threat of coastal erosion. In a sharply worded statement, Mayor Patrick Rosenello announced that the …
Splash Zone Waterpark Assets Head to Auction December 9 Just months after closing its gates for the final time, Wildwood’s Splash Zone Waterpark will officially head to auction in December, marking the end of one of the Boardwalk’s most recognizable attractions. The sale, organized by HyperAMS Auction Services, is taking place now online on and …
Some Wildwood Tram Cars Retired as They Begin Hybrid and Electric Era The Wildwoods’ iconic Sightseer Tram Cars are entering a new chapter. After more than seven decades rolling along the Boardwalk, the Wildwoods Boardwalk Special Improvement District is testing hybrid and all-electric models to ensure the iconic yellow-and-blue trams keep running for generations to …
Wildwood Crest Sees New Coastal Homes Built The Southern end of Pacific Ave in the Wildwoods is seeing a wave of transformation. Over the past few years, many of the familiar buildings that once defined this stretch have been torn down or sold to make way for a series of new residential projects. One of …
Wildwood’s Giant Wheel Hub Removed As Major Refurbishment Continues The iconic Giant Wheel on Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, New Jersey, has officially entered its most dramatic phase yet as the entire structure has now been disassembled. Last Friday construction crews successfully removed the massive central hub, marking a major milestone in one of the largest …
Read the Full DEP Letter Ending the Wildwood Dune Project Below is the full letter that the NJDEP Commissioner sent off to all the Mayors in the Wildwoods on the Hereford Inlet to Cape May Inlet Coastal Storm Risk Management project. “Dear Mayors, As you know, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the …