20th Annual Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge Returns to Wildwood January 17 One of Wildwood’s coldest yet most meaningful traditions is returning to the island this winter. The 20th Annual Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge will take place on January 17, 2025, bringing thousands of participants and spectators to the beach outside the Wildwoods Convention …
The Wildwoods Construction Video Update Jan 2026 It is not just a new year in the Wildwoods. It is also a new month, which means it is time for our monthly recap of the construction projects currently taking shape across the island. We are now just over four months away from Memorial Day Weekend, and …
New Jersey Passes “Polluters Pay” Law to Fund Flood Protection and Climate Projects New Jersey lawmakers have advanced a sweeping new climate law designed to help pay for flood protection, storm resilience, and infrastructure upgrades across the state without raising taxes on residents. The legislation, officially known as the “Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey …
Wonderland Pier Redevelopment in Limbo After Ocean City Planning Board Deadlocks It was a night filled with emotion and uncertainty as, after more than three and a half hours of testimony, debate, and public comment, the Ocean City Planning Board took no action on an issue that could have reshaped the future of the former …
Construction Progress One Month Into Cape May Court House McDonald’s Rebuild One month after closing its doors, construction is now fully underway at the McDonald’s located at 227 North Main Street in Cape May Court House. What was once a fast food stop is now an active work zone, with visible structural changes confirming that …
Why South Jersey Gas Delivery Charges Are So High: A Breakdown of a Real Bill Many South Jersey residents have been shocked this winter after opening their South Jersey Gas bills and realizing that the delivery charges are higher than the cost of the gas itself. That includes us as well and so we wanted …
Atlantic City Expressway Goes Cashless – What You Need to Know The next time you head down to the Jersey Shore, get ready for a major change as the Atlantic City Expressway is going cashless! Drivers on the Atlantic City Expressway will notice major changes starting January 4, 2026, as the roadway officially transitions to …
Larkin’s Enters New Chapter After 75 Years of Family Ownership in Wildwood After 75 years as a family-owned restaurant, Larkin’s is officially beginning a new chapter. The Larkin family announced that ownership of the longtime establishment will transfer to new owners, marking the close of a remarkable era that began in 1950. The transition follows …
Rite Aid Demolition Begins for New Doo Wop Inspired Wildwood Wawa The final days of 2025 here in Wildwood are going down with a bang, quite literally, as crews have officially started demolishing the former Rite Aid building at 3400 New Jersey Avenue. This demolition clears the way for a new Wawa location that has …
Did You Know New Jersey Beach Boxes and Lifeguard Stands Are Built By Inmates? If you have ever rented a beach box in Wildwood or Wildwood Crest, or passed a lifeguard stand along the shoreline, there is a good chance it was built through a New Jersey Department of Corrections vocational program designed to prepare …