Restoration Begins on Wildwood’s Historic Tram Car #8 You may remember that just a few months ago, the Wildwood Historical Society, located at 3907 Pacific Avenue in Wildwood, announced it had saved one of the city’s most recognizable pieces of history, Tram Car #8. After years of service carrying millions of visitors up and down …
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 ‘The Pelican’ Event Venue Coming to North Wildwood A new event venue is officially coming to the Wildwood Boardwalk. On July 15th, The North Wildwood Planning Board has approved plans for The Pelican at Montego Bay, a new 200-seat private event venue that will be built on the grounds of the Montego Bay Resort …
Why Jersey Shore Beaches Keep Closing After Rain Three New Jersey beaches were temporarily closed this week after water testing found elevated levels of fecal bacteria, a situation that often raises concern among beachgoers. The beaches affected by this were located in Highlands, Belmar, and Sea Girt, where the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection …
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 …
FIRST LOOK Children’s Fresh Air Home In North Wildwood For more than a century, the Children’s Fresh Air Home has stood as a symbol of hope in North Wildwood. Now, after years of planning, fundraising, and construction, the historic building has officially reopened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the beginning of a new chapter for …
Construction Begins on The Wildwood Boardwalk’s Luxury Hotel: The Wild Resort All summer long, guests have been walking by the big grey building at Glenwood and the boardwalk and reading the giant banner, “Coming Spring 2025.” The sign promised something exciting, a brand-new resort that would soon rise above the boardwalk. For months, curiosity grew …
Morey’s Piers Giant Wheel to Be Removed for Major Refurbishment One of the most iconic sights on the Wildwood Boardwalk, the Giant Wheel at Morey’s Piers, will soon be coming down, BUT not for good. Morey’s Piers has confirmed to the Wildwood Video Archive that the massive Ferris wheel on Mariner’s Pier will be fully …
Splash Zone Waterpark in Wildwood Closes After 26 Years The Wildwood Boardwalk skyline is about to change forever. After 26 summers of slides, splashes, and family laughter, Splash Zone Waterpark in Wildwood, New Jersey has closed its gates and will begin a bold new chapter in 2026. The Wildwood waterpark, known for its bright colors, …