The Local Sunset
Wildwood · Friday, July 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 19 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ACape May County Zoo shuts early as heat spikesPress of Atlantic City
- AHeat wave threatens Fourth of July celebrationsNJ 101.5
- AExtreme heat warning issued through Saturday eveningPress of Atlantic City
- ANew Jersey enacts law to protect voting rights after Supreme Court rulingNJ.com
- ATwo suspects charged in North Wildwood violent assaultNBC10 Philadelphia
- BElectric Volvo trams to join Wildwoods boardwalk fleetNBC10 Philadelphia
- BTram cars on Wildwoods boardwalk receive electric upgradeNBC10 Philadelphia
- BNorth Wildwood police to arrest Philadelphia man for boardwalk tool theftPress of Atlantic City
- BFriday beach forecast shows high surf for Wildwood shorelineNJ 101.5
- DThe National Marbles Tournament returns to the Wildwoods for its 103rd yearWildwood Blog
- DThe Wildwoods, NJ's beautiful FREE beaches named best in New Jersey for 3rd consecutive year in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice AwardsWildwood Blog
Stories from this broadcast
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Electric Upgrade Revives Wildwoods Boardwalk Tram Cars
Wildwoods boardwalk tram cars are receiving an electric upgrade this summer, using electric vehicles to modernize and protect the historic ride as part of…
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Two Suspects Charged with Violent Assault in North Wildwood
Two men, a 20‑year‑old and a 17‑year‑old, were charged with violent assault in North Wildwood on June 25, 2026, amid growing crime concerns in nearby towns.
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Heat Wave Threatens New Jersey Fourth of July Festivities
A heat wave approaching record temperatures in New Jersey threatens outdoor Fourth of July celebrations, including those in Wildwood, prompting officials to…
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Cape May County Zoo Closes Early Amid Heat Wave
The Cape May County Zoo closed early on July 3, 2026, due to an extreme heat wave affecting South Jersey, prioritizing animal welfare and public safety. The…
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North Wildwater Police Set to Arrest Philadelphia Man Over Boardwalk Tool Theft
North Wildwater police will arrest a Philadelphia man on July 4 for allegedly stealing tools and other items from a boardwalk hotel, aiming to recover the…
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Extreme Heat Warning Issued Across New Jersey Through Saturday
New Jersey is under an extreme heat warning through Saturday evening, covering the Fourth of July weekend due to dangerous heat-index values. The statewide…
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Friday Forecast Calls for High Surf on Wildwood Beaches
A high surf advisory for Friday, July 3, warns Wildwood beachgoers of stronger than usual waves, urging caution and referencing the daily Jersey Shore forecast.
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Electric Volvo Trams Set for Wildwoods Boardwalk Summer 2026
The Wildwoods boardwalk will add electric Volvo trams in summer 2026 as part of sustainability upgrades, aiming to preserve the iconic ride for future…
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New Jersey Enacts Voting Rights Law After Supreme Court Ruling
New Jersey passed a voting‑rights law on July 3, 2026, becoming the tenth state to act after a Supreme Court ruling, as part of a nationwide effort to maintain…
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