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 …
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 …