North Wildwood Moves Forward With Major Seawall Project North Wildwood is moving forward with another major coastal protection project. And no, we’re not talking about beach replenishment. (yes, we are still crossing our fingers on one) This time, the city is looking to extend its seawall along John F. Kennedy Boulevard between 3rd and 7th …
The Sad Reality of Gillian’s Wonderland — 13 Rides Still Sitting Abandoned For generations, Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, New Jersey, brought smiles to millions of visitors. But today, the once-bustling amusement park sits largely empty, with rusting rides, missing attractions, and an uncertain future. With so many questions surrounding the property, we decided …
Wildwood Boardwalk Redevelopment Plan Officially Approved — Here’s What Changes Well, it’s official, folks! The Wildwood Boardwalk Redevelopment Plan has officially passed. In a unanimous vote, Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr., Deputy Mayor Steve Mikulski, and Commissioner Krista McConnell have all thrown their support behind a sweeping redevelopment plan designed to breathe new life into …
The Wildwoods Come Alive for Halloween With Incredible Decorations When most people think about the Wildwoods, they think of summertime, packed beaches, and the Boardwalk. But what many don’t realize is just how much there is to do here during the offseason. Over the past few years, we’ve seen more residents and businesses embrace the …
North Wildwood’s Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Is Unlike Any Other The Hereford Inlet Lighthouse has officially closed for the 2026 season, another sign that the shoulder season is over, but let’s take a moment to look back at the incredible history of one of the Wildwoods’ oldest and most recognizable landmarks. Standing at the northern end …
SS United States Official Sinking Date Announced for November 12 It’s been a few years since we here at the Wildwood Video Archive last stepped foot aboard the historic SS United States, and today, we officially know when this legendary ocean liner will make her final journey to the bottom of the Gulf. On Monday, …
New Restaurant and Bar Proposed for Pacific Avenue in Wildwood It may just be officially the offseason now, we consider after the closing of Sam’s Pizza as the official end of the shoulder-season, and we already have some MAJOR news coming down the pipeline. A new restaurant and bar could be coming to Pacific Avenue …
Major Construction Projects Now Underway Across the Wildwoods – October Update With October coming to an end, construction season is officially underway here in the Wildwoods, and this year is shaping up to be one of the busiest offseasons we’ve seen in quite some time. From four separate sections of the Wildwood Boardwalk being reconstructed …
Van Drew and Mullock Clash in Heated Congressional Debate Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew and Democratic challenger Cape May Mayor Zach Mullock faced off last night in a heated debate over the future of South Jersey and New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District. The Wildwood Video Archive was allowed to drop in to cover the event …
Wildwood Crest Fishing Pier Reconstruction Finally Has a Start Date! After years of planning, discussions, and waiting, the Wildwood Crest Fishing Pier reconstruction project is finally moving forward, and we now have an official closure date! (Yes you can be happy to see the next time I report on this, I won’t be standing on …
North Wildwood Designates Entire City for Rehabilitation North Wildwood has officially taken a major step that could shape how the city develops in the years ahead. On October 20, 2026, North Wildwood City Council approved Resolution 245-26, designating the entire municipality as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation under New Jersey’s Local Redevelopment and Housing …