North Wildwood’s Chateau Bleu Meets the Wrecking Ball Another piece of Doo Wop-era history has officially come down in North Wildwood. The Chateau Bleu Motel, located at 911 Surf Avenue, has met the wrecking ball, continuing a trend of mid-century motels being demolished to make way for new development in the Wildwoods. Demolition crews arrived …
Unexploded WWII Ordnance Leads to Closure of Cape May-Lewes Ferry An unexploded World War II-era ordnance was discovered in the Cape May Canal on the evening of April 28, prompting an emergency response and a temporary halt in ferry service between Cape May and Lewes. According to the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA), the …
Memorial Day Weekend 2025 Schedule at Byrne Plaza in Wildwood Downtown Wildwood is gearing up for a vibrant Memorial Day Weekend, marking the unofficial start of Summer 2025 with a full slate of events at Byrne Plaza. Located at 3400 Pacific Avenue, Byrne Plaza will be buzzing with exciting activities and offerings for locals and …
The Vanishing of Jesse Hunt: Wildwood’s 1906 Surfside Mystery [Note: This is a true story] It was a sunny summer day in Wildwood, New Jersey—July 18th, 1906. The beach was packed with people soaking up the sun, splashing in the waves, and enjoying everything that made Wildwood such a fun place to be. But by …
South Philly Legend Chubby Checker Finally Gets Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nod! After decades of fans twisting and shouting from Coast to Coast, South Philly’s own Chubby Checker is finally getting his long-overdue spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! The 82-year-old music icon, born Ernest Evans, shot to international stardom …
NEW Taqueria El Azteca in Wildwood is Expanding Big taco news out of Wildwood, NJ! One of Pacific Avenue’s most popular spots for authentic Mexican eats — Taqueria El Azteca — is expanding to a another location at 4020 Ocean Avenue. If that address sounds familiar, it should. That’s the former home of The Wild …
End of an Era: Island Bowl in Wildwood Has Been Sold A familiar sound is rolling into the history books in Wildwood, New Jersey. After nearly five decades in the bowling industry, the longtime owner of Island Bowl & Family Entertainment Center has officially stepped away, announcing the sale of the beloved venue. Located at …
Windward Motel in Wildwood Set for Surprise Comeback? It Looks Like the Windward Motel Might Be Coming Back from the Dead! Located on the corner of Bennett and Ocean Avenue, the Windward Motel stood tall for decades as one of Wildwood’s classic doo-wop motels. Its retro signage and pastel façade made it a staple of …
City Helps Wawa Go Doo Wop With New Wildwood Store Design Just a few months ago, we revealed that a brand-new Wawa convenience store and fueling station was proposed for 3400 New Jersey Avenue in Wildwood — the current site of the Rite Aid store. Now, thanks to insight from Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano, we’re …
The Pirate Ship Returns to Playland’s Castaway Cove in Ocean City, NJ After more than four years away, the iconic pirate ship that once stood proudly at the entrance of Playland’s Castaway Cove is making its grand return to the Ocean City Boardwalk. On Wednesday morning, crews will begin installing a brand-new, 60-foot-long pirate ship …