Here is Why There Are So Many Whelk Shells on New Jersey Beaches A fellow follower recently asked, “Why are there so many whelk shells on Wildwood’s beaches?” It made me realize that a lot of people don’t even know the knobbed whelk is New Jersey’s official state shell. And once you learn why, seeing …
FIRST LOOK Children’s Fresh Air Home In North Wildwood For more than a century, the Children’s Fresh Air Home has stood as a symbol of hope in North Wildwood. Now, after years of planning, fundraising, and construction, the historic building has officially reopened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the beginning of a new chapter for …
Mystery Paramount Movie “Little Falls” Takes Over Battleship New Jersey and Camden It has been rumored for the past few weeks that a major movie was filming aboard the Battleship New Jersey. The speculation started when a large barge carrying camera equipment and tents appeared alongside the ship, followed by the battleship unexpectedly closing to …
Behind the Scenes of Wildwood’s New Tram Cars and the People Saving the Legacy For generations, one phrase has echoed across the Wildwood Boardwalk “Watch the tram car, please.” It’s a sound that instantly brings back beautiful memories of summer vacations, late-night rides, and one of the most recognizable traditions at the Jersey Shore. This …
Spirit Halloween is coming to Wildwood for Summerween The nationwide Halloween retailer Spirit Halloween uploaded a very interesting video to its social media channels today, and it has many people in the Wildwoods talking. The video featured spooky Terrifier beach gear, summer apparel, and plenty of shore-themed imagery, all hinting that the company may be …
Wildwood Days Featured on Netflix There’s a TV show on Netflix called The Four Seasons, and it’s packed with star power. The comedy-drama features an ensemble cast that includes Tina Fey, Will Forte, Colman Domingo, Steve Carell, and Kerri Kenney-Silver. The television series is an adaptation of the 1981 classic The Four Seasons, which was …
Hank Azaria of The Simpsons Is Coming to Sing in Wildwood This Summer A familiar voice from one of television’s most iconic shows is heading to the Wildwoods this summer. Actor Hank Azaria, best known for voicing characters such as Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy, and dozens of others on The Simpsons, will …
14 Year Old Swimmer Missing Off Wildwood Beach PRESS RELEASE BY: City of Wildwood Fire Department On Monday June 1, 2026, at approximately 1:26 pm, a Wildwood Police Officer was flagged down regarding swimmers in distress in the area of Schellenger Ave. and the Beach in the City of Wildwood. The Wildwood City Fire Department …
Ocean City Is Getting A New Fishing Pier We are stopping by our sister town because we are getting a new fishing pier. The popular fishing pier sitting beside the Ocean City-Longport Bridge is officially opening back up, and after months of construction, visitors will immediately notice a major difference. On Friday, June 5th at …
What’s New on the Wildwood Boardwalk in 2026 The Wildwood Boardwalk is packed with exciting new additions and major upgrades for the 2026 summer season. In this video, which you can watch at the bottom of this article, we take a complete tour of everything that’s new, including Skinny Joey’s Cheesesteaks, Jack’s Bar at Morey’s …
This Weekend in the Wildwoods, May 29th to May 31st Last weekend’s Memorial Day weekend may have been a washout for many visitors, but this weekend is shaping up to be a much different story. While summer doesn’t officially begin for a few more weeks, the Wildwoods are set to get a nice taste of …