Higbee Beach Wildlife Area to Close Portions of the Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area (WMA) closed its doors on January 29, 2024, initiating the Pond Creek Restoration Project. The closure is anticipated to persist until the project’s completion in December 2026, with the primary goal of enhancing wildlife habitats and restoring tidal flow to the …
The Day New Jersey Was Almost Invaded It was a wake-up call, a realization that the unexpected could unfold on any coast. As the threat of German U-boats loomed, South Jersey found itself at the forefront of concern, positioned strategically at the mouth of the Delaware River, becoming a potential prime target. In the early …
The Beach Boys Are Coming to The Barefoot Country Music Fest The iconic American rock band, The Beach Boys, has officially joined the star-studded lineup for the 2024 Barefoot Country Music Fest set to take place in Wildwood, New Jersey. This eagerly anticipated festival, scheduled over the weekend of June 20th-23rd, promises to be an …
NJDEP Denies North Wildwood Emergency Bulkhead In a recent twist of events, the City of North Wildwood finds itself at odds with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) as their request to construct a crucial bulkhead has been denied. The decision comes after the city’s plea for emergency shore protection following the aftermath …
Two New NJ Offshore Wind Projects Are Coming In a decision that stirred mixed sentiments, the State Board of Public Utilities recently announced contracts for two significant wind energy projects off the New Jersey Coast during its Jan. 24 meeting. Leading Light Wind secured contracts for 2.4 gigawatts of capacity, while Attentive Energy was granted …
New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Failed In a surprising turn of events, a recent study from a business research firm has unveiled that plastic consumption in New Jersey has tripled, defying the state’s 2022 plastic ban aimed at tackling the persistent issue of plastic pollution. The research, conducted by the Freedonia Report, a division of …
FIRST LOOK – The Vibes Hotel Wildwood There is a new Wildwood hotel gearing up to become one of your new favorite places to stay in Wildwood. Reports from the Wildwood Video Archive in November revealed the sale of two motels at the heart of Wildwoods, namely Binns Motor Inn and Bonito Motel, located at …
Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Update – Jan 2024 It’s been three months since the Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction project started and things are moving much faster than anticipated. Fred Schiavone and his crew have been moving in lighting speed, leaving people to believe that they will be done for early Spring. The Wildwood Video Archive stopped by …
Douglass Candies is Expanding to Ocean City Nestled along the iconic Wildwood Boardwalk at Wildwood Ave, Douglass Candies stands as a beacon of sweetness, drawing locals and tourists alike to indulge in a delightful journey through a world of confectionery wonders. This charming candy store has been a beloved fixture in Wildwood crafting memories and …
Amanda Seyfried Does Ride-Along With Philly Police Amanda Seyfried and author Liz Moore recently delved into the heart of Philadelphia as they embarked on a unique experience – a ride-along with police officers from the 26th Police District. This adventure is part of the filming process for a new TV series adapted from Moore’s bestselling …