The Wetlands Institute Is Getting a Massive Transformation A massive transformation is coming to one of Cape May County’s most recognizable landmarks, and it’s much bigger than just improvements to the marsh trail. The Wetlands Institute, located at 1075 Stone Harbor Boulevard just outside of Stone Harbor, is preparing to completely reimagine its longtime campus, …
New Jersey’s Plastic Utensil Law Is Now in Effect If you’re visiting the Jersey Shore this summer and ordering takeout from your favorite pizza shop, seafood restaurant, or boardwalk eatery, don’t be surprised if your bag doesn’t include plastic forks, knives, spoons, napkins, or condiment packets. That’s because New Jersey’s new “Skip the Stuff” law …
Major Changes Could Be Coming to the Garden State Parkway And More Some major transportation changes could be coming to South Jersey, including projects that could finally address two Garden State Parkway interchanges that Shore drivers have complained about for years. This past week New Jersey transportation officials discussed plans involving the Garden State Parkway, …
New Jersey Senate Recognizes Open Water Lifeguards as First Responders Open water lifeguards across New Jersey are one step closer to receiving the same recognition and protections afforded to other emergency responders. It’s no secret that our shore lifeguards are amazing. Throughout the summertime, they’re there protecting us, making sure we do not drown or …
Wildwood Police Arrest Pennsylvania Teen After Planned Boardwalk ‘Takeover’ The Wildwood Police Department said in a press release that officers prevented a planned social media “takeover” event from taking place on the Boardwalk over the Fourth of July weekend, resulting in the arrest of a 19-year-old Pennsylvania man. “Takeover” events are typically organized through social …
Ocean City Council Takes First Step Toward Possible Wonderland Redevelopment The future of the former Wonderland Pier property took another major step forward Thursday night after Ocean City Council voted to designate the boardwalk site as an area in need of rehabilitation. This is something that Eustace Mita, the owner of ICONA, had asked of …
Massive Blue and Green Ocean Bloom Off South Jersey Coast If you’ve been down the Shore lately, prior to Memorial Day Weekend, and noticed the ocean looking a little different, you’re not alone. The water has been looking a bit bluer, like something you are able to see when your in the Caribbean. A stunning …
North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election After a decade of dedicated leadership, North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello has announced that he will not seek re-election. In a heartfelt statement he wrote on social media, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and reflected on his tenure, which saw both …
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 …
Explaining Why New Jersey’s Beaches Have Been So Foggy Lately Anyone who has been down the Jersey Shore these past few days would have noticed that later on in the day, thick fog would start invading the beaches and coastline. This fog would be eerie, almost mystical, as it rolled in and enveloped everything in …