The Local Sunset
Wildwood · Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 19 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ACape May cancels July 4 parade over extreme heatPress of Atlantic City
- ACape May County Zoo shuts early Friday due to heatPress of Atlantic City
- AN.J. reports 19 heat‑related deaths as wave intensifiesNJ.com
- AThousands left without power after fast‑moving storm hits Jersey ShoreNJ 101.5
- AJersey Shore beach and surf forecast for July 4NJ 101.5
- BWildwood art teacher Brendan Schaffer featured in NJ.com tribute projectNJ.com
- BWildwood approves $4,200 contract for Blue Magic concert at Fox Park on July 5City of Wildwood Official Website
- 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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Wildwood Approves $4,200 Blue Magic Concert Contract
The Wildwood Board of Commissioners approved a $4,200 contract for Blue Magic to perform a Sunday night concert at Fox Park on July 5, 2026. The event is…
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Storm Cuts Power to Tens of Thousands on Jersey Shore
A fast‑moving storm on July 3 knocked out electricity for tens of thousands in Monmouth and Ocean counties, leaving Wildwood residents without power as they…
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New Jersey Reports 19 Heat‑Related Deaths Amid Intensifying Wave
New Jersey health officials reported 19 suspected heat‑related deaths on July 4, 2026, as a dangerous heatwave prompted a statewide public‑health alert.
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Cape May County Zoo Closes Early Friday Amid Extreme Heat
The Cape May County Zoo closed early on July 3, 2026, due to extreme heat, part of a regional heat wave that has prompted many public facilities to shorten…
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Wildwood Art Teacher Leads Sand Tribute Featured on NJ.com
Art teacher Brendan Schaffer led a team to carve a Cape May County sand tribute for the nation’s 250th birthday, a project featured on NJ.com that highlights…
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July 4 Beach and Surf Forecast for New Jersey
NJ 101.5’s July 4 forecast calls for hot temperatures, light winds and gentle to moderate surf across New Jersey beaches, including Wildwood, to help holiday…
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Cape May Calls Off July 4 Parade Amid Extreme Heat
Cape May canceled its July 4 parade due to extreme heat, joining other county events that were called off as a heat wave prompted safety concerns.
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