New Jersey Senate Recognizes Open Water Lifeguards as First Responders Open water lifeguards across New Jersey are one step closer to receiving the same recognition and protections afforded to other emergency responders. It’s no secret that our shore lifeguards are amazing. Throughout the summertime, they’re there protecting us, making sure we do not drown or …
Wildwood Police Arrest Pennsylvania Teen After Planned Boardwalk ‘Takeover’ The Wildwood Police Department said in a press release that officers prevented a planned social media “takeover” event from taking place on the Boardwalk over the Fourth of July weekend, resulting in the arrest of a 19-year-old Pennsylvania man. “Takeover” events are typically organized through social …
Dolce Italia Begins a New Era as La Siciliana Opens After weeks of anticipation, today is the day. La Siciliana by Dolce Italia officially opens its sit-down dining room and Italian market on Thursday, July 2, marking the next chapter for one of North Wildwood’s longtime family-owned Italian restaurants. Located at 210 New Jersey Avenue, …
How South Jersey’s Beach Towns Got Their Names Every summer, millions of people visit South Jersey’s beaches, but few stop to wonder how these iconic shore towns got their names. Except for our follower James, who wanted to know the history of these town names. While some are exactly what you’d expect, others trace their …
Fourth of July Weekend in the Wildwoods Event List Visitors and locals alike will have plenty of opportunities to celebrate Independence Day across the Wildwoods, with a packed lineup of patriotic events stretching from Thursday, July 3, through Monday, July 6. From beach runs and family parades to live music, fireworks, a drone light show …
Dangerous Heat Is Coming to South Jersey. Here’s What You Need to Know. If you thought last week’s heat was bad, the weather later this week could be even more dangerous. (This report is an updated one from Saturday) The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for all of South Jersey from …
FIRST LOOK at Jack’s Bar at Morey’s Piers When I did my “What’s New on the Wildwood Boardwalk” video a few weeks ago, I told everyone there was one place I really wanted to come back to once everything was finished. That place was Jack’s Bar. If you’ve spent any amount of time around Morey’s …
South Jersey Could Feel Like 105 Next Week With Heat Wave South Jersey is about to get its first massive stretch of dangerous heat of the summer as a powerful heat dome settles over much of the eastern United States next week. If you’ve been enjoying the recent weather, you’ll want to prepare now because …
Ocean City Council Takes First Step Toward Possible Wonderland Redevelopment The future of the former Wonderland Pier property took another major step forward Thursday night after Ocean City Council voted to designate the boardwalk site as an area in need of rehabilitation. This is something that Eustace Mita, the owner of ICONA, had asked of …
Why Is 6ABC Asking Viewers to Contact the FCC? If you’ve been scrolling through Facebook lately, chances are you’ve seen a post from 6ABC Action News warning that the FCC is “questioning their commitment” to Philadelphia and could potentially take the station off the air. The post has sparked a lot of confusion, with many …
Cape May County Zoo Announces Passing of Snow Leopards Maliha and Bataar We have some really sad news coming out of the Cape May County Zoo. They have announced the passing of two of its residents, snow leopards Maliha and Bataar. According to zoo officials, Maliha was euthanized in April following an unexpected medical event. …