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NJ State BBQ Championship and Anglesea Blues Festival Begins
The NJ State BBQ Championship and Anglesea Blues Festival launched in Wildwood on July 10, offering three days of grilling contests, blues performances and…
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Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival Opens Today
The Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival opened on July 10, 2026, featuring elaborate sand sculptures, contests, prizes, and live music on the beach, aiming…
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Police Seek Public Help Finding Missing Man Near Wildwood Bus Terminal
Hamilton Township Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 35‑year‑old man missing since late June near the Wildwood Bus Terminal, with Detective…
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Avalon Home Sets County Record With $4.68 Million Sale
A single‑family home in Avalon sold for $4.68 million, the highest price in Cape May County for the week of June 29‑July 5, 2026, highlighting the area’s…
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Thunderstorms Expected Friday, Drier Weekend Ahead
NBC Philadelphia forecasts thunderstorms on Friday, July 10, followed by sunny, drier conditions on Saturday and Sunday, with lows in the low 80s throughout…
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Village Road Beach Closed Temporarily Over Erosion Concerns
Lower Township officials have temporarily closed Village Road beach due to erosion concerns, aiming to protect public safety and preserve the shoreline while…
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Sunny Friday Forecast Brings Light Surf to NJ Beaches
NJ 101.5 reports sunny skies and light surf for Friday, July 10, across New Jersey’s beaches, including Wildwood, offering ideal conditions for swimming,…
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Three New Electric Vehicles Join Historic Wildwoods Tram‑Car Line
Three electric vehicles have been added to the Wildwoods boardwalk’s historic tram‑car line this summer to support the classic ride and lower emissions.
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Electric Volvo Trams Arrive on Wildwoods Boardwalk
This summer, the Wildwoods Boardwalk will add electric Volvo tram cars to its fleet, modernizing the iconic ride with sustainable technology for tourists.
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Sunny Skies and Gentle Swells Forecast for Jersey Shore
NJ 101.5's Thursday forecast predicts sunny skies and gentle swells along the New Jersey shoreline, including Wildwoods, to help residents and visitors plan…
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Cape May County SHIELD Stops 93 Vehicles in Traffic Sweep
The Cape May County SHIELD Task Force stopped 93 vehicles in its first county‑wide traffic safety sweep on July 7, 2026, aiming to improve road safety and…
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North Wildwater Police Hold Community Resources Meeting
North Wildwater Police held a meeting on July 14 to inform residents about victim assistance services and recent crime trends, reinforcing ongoing…
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Residents Petition Borough to Address Long‑Vacant Property
Wildwood residents submitted a July 2026 petition asking the borough council to enforce code violations or demolish a long‑vacant house they say fuels crime…
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Barefoot Country Music Fest Returns to Wildwood This Week
The Barefoot Country Music Fest returns to Wildwood later this week, featuring national country acts on the boardwalk and nearby venues as part of the town’s…
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Wildwood Council Approves Mixed‑Use Plan for Wonderland Pier Site
The Wildwood Borough Council approved a mixed‑use redevelopment of the long‑closed Wonderland Pier site by a 5‑2 vote, aiming to add retail, dining and…
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Wawa Store Reopens After Fuel Leak Repair
Wawa’s Wildwood store reopened on July 5 after fixing a fuel leak, confirming the site is safe for customers. The repair and subsequent inspections cleared the…
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Nine Swimmers Rescued After Evening Surf Trouble on Wildtable Beach
On the evening of July 5, 2026, Wildwood Beach Patrol, police and firefighters rescued nine swimmers who were struggling in the surf at Wildwood Beach. The…
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Cape May Lifeguard Championships Begin Monday Evening
The 42nd annual Cape May County Lifeguard Championships started Monday night at Rambler Road beach, featuring local lifeguard teams competing to display their…
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Free Blueberries Handed Out in Wildwood for National Blueberry Day
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture celebrated National Blueberry Day on July 8, 2026, by giving away free “Jersey Fresh” blueberries in Wildwood,…
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Accessibility Resources Now Available Across Wildwoods Beaches
Wildwoods beach services introduced island-wide accessibility resources in 2026, covering the boardwalk to the ocean to ensure all visitors can enjoy the…
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NJ 101.5 Issues Wednesday Beach Weather and Surf Outlook
NJ 101.5 released a detailed weather and surf forecast for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, covering New Jersey’s beaches, boardwalks and bays, including Wildwood, to…
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Cape May Breaks Water‑Use Record Amid Holiday Heat Wave
Cape May officials reported a record water‑use surge during the July 2026 holiday heat wave, driven by high tourism and extreme temperatures, and have…
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Cape May County Sees Sub‑$350K Home Sales Week of June 22‑28
A weekly report shows that several homes in Cape May County, including the Wildwoods, sold for $350,000 or less between June 22 and 28, 2026, highlighting the…
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Jersey Shore Beach Weather and Surf Forecast for Tuesday
NJ 101.5’s weather team issued Tuesday’s beach‑weather and surf forecast for New Jersey’s shoreline, including Wildwood, to help residents and tourists plan…