Carini’s Restaurant in Wildwood Crest Closing After 41 Years We have some upsetting news. After several summers of rumors surrounding its future, Carini’s Ristorante & Pizzeria in Wildwood Crest has officially announced that it will close its doors permanently on November 21st. The longtime family-owned restaurant, located at 9854 Pacific Avenue, has been a staple …
How To Watch the SS United States Sinking Live This Week It is finally happening! The legendary SS United States, once the fastest ocean liner in the world, is scheduled to be intentionally sunk on Thursday, November 12, 2026, off the coast of Florida, where she will become the world’s largest artificial reef. For generations …
New Book Explores Wildwood’s Legendary Nightlife and Rock & Roll History The Wildwoods have always been about making beautiful memories. For generations, families have traveled to our five-mile island to enjoy the beaches, walk famous Boardwalk, and experience everything that makes the Wildwoods so special. But for many, some of their fondest memories date back …
Wildwood Crest Doubles Parking Meter Rates for 2027 Visitors heading to Wildwood Crest next summer will be paying more to park, as the borough has officially approved doubling its hourly parking meter rates for the 2027 season. During its November 3 meeting, the Wildwood Crest Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 1500, increasing the hourly …
Cape May’s Zack Mullock Defeats Congressman Jeff Van Drew Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock has pulled off one of the biggest political upsets in South Jersey in years, defeating longtime Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District. Van Drew conceded the election Tuesday night, November 3, bringing an end to his …
ChristmasWeen Party Comes to Wildwoods Convention Center Just when you thought Halloween was over in the Wildwoods, some of your favorite monsters are getting ready to return. But this time, they’re bringing a little Christmas spirit with them. A brand-new event called the ChristmasWeen Party is coming to the Wildwoods Convention Center on Saturday, November …
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 …