Wildwood Crest Bridge Closed Due to Motor Failure The Middle Thorofare Bridge, a key route connecting Wildwood Crest to Lower Township/Cape May, has been shut down due to a motor failure, with no immediate timeline for reopening. The bridge, which has been a crucial link since it was built in 1940, suddenly became inoperable, leading …
Unexpected Military Operation Shocks Cape May Beachgoers If you were sitting on Cape May Beach or near the Cape May Ferry terminal, you may have noticed something very strange on August 7th. Around 2:45 PM, multiple military helicopters were seen swarming the terminal as they headed toward one of the Cape May ferries crossing the …
Inside The New Wildwood Boardwalk Starbucks The latest Starbucks location has officially opened on the Wildwood Boardwalk. After several months of uncertainty about whether it would open this year, as of Monday, August 5th, you can now enjoy your favorite Starbucks treat while walking the nearly 2-mile-long Wildwood Boardwalk. This Wildwood Boardwalk Starbucks is the …
Sharks Seen Off The Coast of Cape May This week, shark sightings along Cape May have raised many questions: do sharks usually live near our beaches, and what kinds do we see? The shark spotted was about 5 feet long and was pushed up along the shore after getting caught in some waves. Cape May …
Cape May’s Own Lady Whistledown There’s a new social media personality hitting Instagram by storm, known simply as Lady Whistledown’s Society Paper of Cape May. If the name Lady Whistledown sounds familiar to you, then you are likely a fan of Netflix’s original television show, “Bridgerton,” or the book series of the same name. Lady …
Cape May Higbee Beach Wildlife Restoration Project EXPLAINED Visitors to Cape May’s Sunset Beach may have noticed significant construction activity near the old magnesite plant. This construction has sparked curiosity and questions about the project’s nature and duration. Recently, the Wildwood Video Archive visited the site to capture footage and document its progress. You can …
Cape May Coast Guard Base Tour 2024 Once a year, U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May opens up to the public to allow everyone to come out and see the base. The day, which is known as the Cape May County Coast Guard Community Festival, took place on Saturday, May 18th. It was a …
Inside Look: Timothée Chalamet’s Cape May Movie Set Tour Filming has officially begun in Cape May for the highly anticipated Bob Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown,” starring Academy Award winner Timothée Chalamet. Chalamet is known for being an American actor who has garnered significant acclaim for his performances in “Beautiful Boy” (2018), ”The King” (2019), …
The Fish House Is Coming to Cape May Point Those who have been stopping by Cape May Point’s sunset beach to catch the sunset these past few weeks may have noticed a big change. For the past few years sitting at the end of Sunset Boulevard sat The Grill. This food stand offered many different …
Cape May’s Ghost Tracks Could Partly Be Removed The world-famous Cape May Ghost Tracks may soon vanish into history as the Pond Creek Restoration Project progresses. These Century-old railroad tracks, often dubbed the “ghost tracks,” emerged from the sandy shores of Cape May periodically, typically following intense storms. This phenomenon sees the tracks briefly visible …