Atlantic City Beach Replenishment Update – Drone Video The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District is well underway on a major beach replenishment project for Absecon Island. This large-scale effort aims to combat coastal erosion and bolster storm protection for the communities of Atlantic City, Ventnor City, Margate, and Longport. The $38.2 million …
Rio Grande Walgreens to Close as Part of Nationwide Cost-Cutting Measures Walgreens has announced that its location in Rio Grande, New Jersey, will be closing its doors on March 24, 2025. The closure is part of a larger cost-cutting initiative by the pharmacy chain, which plans to shutter 1,200 underperforming stores across the United States. …
New Airshow is Coming to Wildwood It was announced towards the end of 2024 that the Atlantic City Airshow would be canceled for the 2025 summer season. The airshow had become a staple of Atlantic City’s summer events for many years, drawing large crowds with its thrilling performances by military jets, stunt pilots, and other …
SS United States to Move This Weekend! The SS United States, America’s iconic ocean liner, is set to embark on a historic journey as Okaloosa County’s Tourist Development Department in Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida, has completed all necessary safety requirements to move the vessel from Philadelphia to Mobile, Alabama. This move marks the next phase …
Construction Underway on North Wildwood’s New ADA-Accessible Boardwalk and Beach Access If you’ve taken a stroll along the North Wildwood Boardwalk this off-season, you may have noticed construction at 21st Avenue and wondered what’s happening. While some might assume this is part of the larger Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Project, this particular work is a separate …
New Jersey Stops Fourth Offshore Wind Farm The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has announced that it will not proceed with an award in the state’s fourth offshore wind solicitation, citing significant market uncertainties and industry challenges. Christine Guhl-Sadovy, President of the NJBPU, stated, “The Board will not proceed with an award in …
A New Wawa Is Coming to Wildwood! Exciting news for Wildwood residents and visitors! A brand-new Wawa is set to make its way to the Wildwoods, and it’s not where you might have expected. Currently, there are three Wawa locations on the island. North Wildwood hosts one at 330 W Spruce Ave, while Wildwood has …
Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Update Phase 6 – Drone Video Phase 6 of the Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction has been underway since October of last year, and it looks like they’re nearing the finish line. In this phase, we’re seeing renovations on the boardwalk from Spicer Avenue to Montgomery Avenue (home to the Wildwoods Convention Center). The …
Shell Pulls Out of New Jersey’s Offshore Wind Farm In a significant shakeup to New Jersey’s offshore wind industry, Shell New Energies US LLC has officially withdrawn from the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project. The move, part of a joint venture with EDF-RE Offshore Wind Development LLC, has resulted in a staggering write-off of nearly …
Last-Ditch Attempt to Save the SS United States Is Rejected The recent emergence of the so-called “New York Coalition to Save the SS United States” has sparked fresh debate about the future of the historic ocean liner. John Quadrozzi Jr., owner of Gowanus Bay Terminal, a dock in Brooklyn, New York, partnered with Dan McSweeney …