Tornado Confirmed in Cape May Point After Tuesday Storms The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Cape May Point during Tuesday evening’s severe thunderstorms, making it one of several storm surveys conducted across the region following the July 21 outbreak. According to the preliminary damage survey released Wednesday …
The Wildwoods Christmas in July 2026 Event List Who says you have to wait until December for Christmas? On Saturday, July 25, the Wildwoods will once again celebrate Christmas in July with festive events taking place across the island. From Surfing Santas and Santa Claus on the beach to a golf cart parade and an …
NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum Hosting Christmas in July Celebration Believe it or not, Santa Claus is making a stop in Cape May County this weekend as Christmas and July will be celebrated all through-out Cape May County. The Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum is once again hosting its annual Christmas in July celebration on …
Morey’s Piers Unveils New Giant Wheel LED Lights on the Wildwood Boardwalk If you’ve been down to the Wildwood Boardwalk this summer, you’ve probably noticed that something looks a little different about the Giant Wheel at Morey’s Piers. And honestly, “a little different” is probably an understatement. Over the offseason, Morey’s Piers gave the 156-foot-tall …
New ‘The Pelican’ Event Venue Coming to North Wildwood A new event venue is officially coming to the Wildwood Boardwalk. On July 15th, The North Wildwood Planning Board has approved plans for The Pelican at Montego Bay, a new 200-seat private event venue that will be built on the grounds of the Montego Bay Resort …
Amusement Visionary Richard “Dick” Knoebel Has Passed Every once in a while, someone comes along who doesn’t just run an amusement park, they help shape the entire industry. That’s exactly who Richard “Dick” Knoebel was. Today, Knoebels Amusement Resort announced that Dick Knoebel passed away at the age of 87, bringing an end to one …
Remembering North Wildwood’s Thunderbird Motel When you talk about some of the most legendary hotels and motels that once dotted the shore of the Wildwoods, everyone always has their one that they highlight as their favorite. Or at least the most memorable. As someone who grew up in the age of the condo craze, which …
Wildfire Smoke and Dangerous Heat Expected Across New Jersey If you’ve looked outside yesterday or today and noticed the sky looking a little hazy, you’re not imagining it. Smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning across Canada is once again making its way into New Jersey, and the National Weather Service in Mount Holly say the …
Meet the Wildwood Crest Sand Sculptor Creating Incredible Beach Art For most beachgoers, building a sandcastle is a childhood memory. But for Wildwood Crest sand sculptor Mike Forino, it’s a passion that has evolved into an incredible art form spanning more than three decades. If you’ve spent time on the beaches of Wildwood Crest during …
Why Jersey Shore Beaches Keep Closing After Rain Three New Jersey beaches were temporarily closed this week after water testing found elevated levels of fecal bacteria, a situation that often raises concern among beachgoers. The beaches affected by this were located in Highlands, Belmar, and Sea Girt, where the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection …
Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival Returns This Week Every summer, the beaches of Wildwood Crest transform into an outdoor art gallery, and this Friday, July 10, one of the area’s most popular traditions returns. The 14th Annual Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the beach at …