NJ Gov Signs $100 Million Boardwalk Preservation Fund In a landmark move that underscores his commitment to preserving New Jersey’s iconic shorelines and bolstering the state’s tourism-driven economy, Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law S3989/A5675, creating the Boardwalk Preservation Fund. This monumental legislation appropriates a staggering $100 million for the renovation and repair of …
Flanders Hotel To Host Centennial Celebration Nestled along the scenic shores of Ocean City, a humble beach town with big dreams, the story of the Flanders Hotel unfolds like a chapter from the region’s history. It’s a tale of determination, resilience, and grandeur that began to take shape after the echoes of World War I …
Wildwood Video Archive Nominated For An Emmy PRESS RELEASE On Thursday, August 10th, the Mid-Atlantic chapter announced their 2023 Emmy Award nominations via a live stream on Youtube and Zoom. The Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards is a prominent division within the esteemed National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). Established in the year 1981, this …
Why New Jersey Drivers Can’t Pump Their Own Gas In the vast landscape of American culture and norms, the practice of self-pumping gasoline has become a ubiquitous part of the driving experience. Yet, amid the 49 states where drivers routinely take the pump into their own hands, there stands an intriguing outlier – New Jersey. …
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Submits Project in New Jersey In a significant stride towards achieving New Jersey’s ambitious renewable energy targets, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Shell New Energies US LLC and EDF-RE Offshore Development, LLC, has submitted a groundbreaking proposal to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. This proposal not …
Battleship New Jersey to Undergo $5 Million Dry Docking for Restoration The iconic Battleship New Jersey, one of the most celebrated naval vessels in American history, is set to undergo a much-needed dry docking for restoration and preservation. The New Jersey Historical Commission, as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Act signed into law …
Understanding Rip Currents: A Guide to Spotting and Escaping The term Rip Currents have been in the news recently since there have been many rescues on the East Coast. Many visitors don’t know of this hidden threat so here’s what you need to know. Rip currents, often referred to as rip tides, are powerful narrow …
White House Approves New Jersey Wind Farm The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the White House’s approval of the Ocean Wind 1 project offshore New Jersey. This project, located approximately 13 nautical miles southeast of Atlantic City, marks the Biden-Harris administration’s third approval of a commercial-scale offshore wind …
Saying Goodbye to Beesleys Point Power Plant Tower – Drone Video The days of the Beesleys Point smoke stack are starting to dwindle. The former B.L. England Generating Station is currently going through demolition with crews working daily on getting the land cleared. The Generating Station, also known as Beesley’s Point Generating Station, situated in …
I-95 Bridge Rebuild Update In a remarkable turn of events, the demolition of the collapsed section of the I-95 bridge in Northeast Philadelphia is set to be completed ahead of schedule, according to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. Initially estimated to take a week or longer, the demolition will now be finished in just four days, …