Wildwood’s Olde Italian Festival Returns 2024 Get ready for a weekend filled with Italian flair as the Sons of Italy Wildwood host the 18th annual Olde Italian Festival at Fox Park. This beloved event will take place on Friday, September 27, and Saturday, September 28, bringing together locals and visitors alike for a celebration of …
The Hurricane Club To Become “La Cantina” Wildwood’s downtown has undergone a wave of changes in recent years, especially around the bustling intersection of Pacific and Schellenger Avenues. In just the last five years, landmarks like Neil’s Steakhouse, The Stardust Nightclub, 2nd Street Annie’s, Exit 4 Bar, The Shamrock Beef & Ale, The Fairview, and …
Wildwood Man Arrested on Multiple Drug and Weapon Charges On the night of Sunday, September 15, 2024, Wildwood Police arrested Bernard Burton, 40, of Wildwood, following an investigation into illegal narcotics distribution. The arrest occurred after police received an anonymous tip at approximately 10:23 p.m. indicating that Burton was distributing drugs from a pickup truck …
Closed Wildwood Boardwalk Bathrooms Spark Online Outrage A heated discussion recently sparked in our Facebook group, Wildwood Talk, where members voiced their frustrations about the sudden closure of bathrooms along the Wildwood Boardwalk. Longtime Wildwood visitor Annamarie Viola shared her experience, writing: “Thanks Wildwood for closing ALL the bathrooms on the boards!! Plenty of people …
Wildwood Labor Day Weekend Video Recap 2024 As the sun begins to set a little earlier each day, casting a golden hue over the ocean, we find ourselves at the bittersweet junction known as Labor Day weekend. [NOTE: Video at the bottom of this article] Here in Wildwood and along the Jersey Shore, this holiday …
Fishing Boat Collides with Middle Thorofare Bridge Following Power Failure [Note: Photos by Cape May Sea Tow] At approximately 9:30 PM on Friday, August 30th, a distress call was placed at the Middle Thorofare Bridge, alerting authorities to a serious incident involving the 90-foot commercial fishing vessel F/V Jersey Cape. The vessel had suffered a …
Sunken Boat in Wildwood Recovered After Fire Incident Guests dining at Urie’s Waterfront Restaurant in Wildwood witnessed an unexpected spectacle yesterday as crews successfully recovered the sunken boat “Luv-It” from the bay using a crane. The dramatic recovery occurred against the backdrop of ongoing efforts to manage the aftermath of the fire that caused the …
Sandy Boots Saloon is Coming To Wildwood Wildwood’s bar scene has seen some significant changes over the past few years. Iconic spots like Exit 4 and the Shamrock Bar have been demolished, making way for new and exciting ventures. Recently, we’ve seen the openings of The Point Tiki Bar and the Honky Tonk Saloon, both …
Boat Fire at Wildwood’s Schooner Island Marina A fire broke out today aboard the boat “Luv-It” at Wildwood’s Schooner Island Marina, a major boating hub located right behind Uries Waterfront Restaurant. The incident began around 12:45 PM, and emergency services are currently on the scene. The Schooner Island Marina, one of the largest in the …
The Middle Thorofare Bridge Is Now OPEN After Repairs! In an unexpected turn of events, the Middle Thorofare Bridge has reopened after earlier reports suggested it might be closed for several months. The bridge, which connects Lower Township’s Diamond Beach to Cape May, officially reopened to vehicular, pedestrian, and bike traffic at 2:00 a.m. on …