The Local Sunset
Wildwood · Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 21 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AWednesday beach weather and surf forecast for the Jersey ShoreNJ 101.5
- AWalmart announces 7‑day Deals Sale to rival Amazon PrimeNJ.com
- ANew Chick‑fil‑A set to open in downtown Newark this fallNJ 101.5
- ANJ layoffs total 648 as companies relocateNJ 101.5
- ANew 3,100‑sq‑ft food hall slated to open early 2027NJ.com
- BLong‑time Wildwood tram car driver John Gigliotti passes at 97NJ 101.5
- BWildwood commissioners approve $228 million budget ahead of tax referendumVillages-News.com
- BCity employee terminated and arrested over $23,000 theftVillages-News.com
- BWildwoods Air Show boosts September boardwalk businesspressofatlanticcity.com
- BCity sued over 2024 National Night Out DUI simulation injuriesinquirer.com
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