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Wildwood Crest Sand‑Sculpting Competition Scheduled for July 10
Wildwood Crest’s annual sand‑sculpting competition will be held on July 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heather Road beach, aiming to display artistic…
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18‑Year‑Old Charged After Shotgun Display on Surf Avenue
An 18‑year‑old Pennsylvania man was arrested on weapons charges after brandishing a shotgun on Surf Avenue in North Wildwood, raising concerns about gun safety…
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Ocean City Launches $19.5 Million Beach Replenishment Project
Ocean City began a $19.5 million beach‑replenishment project on July 7, using 1.6 million cubic yards of sand to restore its north‑end shoreline. The effort…
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Governor Sherrill signs bills to curb data‑center costs
Governor Mikie Sherrill signed three bills on July 7, 2026, to make AI data centers pay their own electric bills and to address utility practices, aiming to…
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Philadelphia Man Gets Five Years Probation for Boardwalk Camera Crime
A Philadelphia man was sentenced to five years probation on July 7, 2026 for installing hidden cameras in Ocean City Boardwalk restrooms, a violation of…
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Pennsylvania Teen Arrested for Planned Boardwalk Takeover
Police arrested a 19‑year‑old Pennsylvania man who attempted to organize a takeover of the Wildwood Boardwalk during the July 4‑5 weekend, preventing…
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Cape May Unveils Free Summer Concert Series Lineup
Cape May announced a free summer concert series featuring live music, food, and family activities, aimed at residents and tourists as part of its shoreline…
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Boardwalk Falcon Discovered at Shore Medical Center
A falcon missing from Ocean City's boardwalk for almost a month was found hiding at Shore Medical Center on July 6, 2026, surprising staff and the local…
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Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival Set for July 10
Wildwood Crest organizers have scheduled the annual sand sculpting festival for July 10, 2026. The free event is expected to attract visitors from nearby towns…
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Electric Volvo Trams Join Wildwoods Boardwalk Fleet
The Wildwoods boardwalk authority announced that electric tram cars from Volvo Cars will join its fleet on May 8, 2026, preserving the classic ride while…
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Dance Xplosion National Finals Arrive in Wildwood
The Dance Xplosion national finals are taking place in Wildwood, NJ from July 6‑10, 2026, drawing competitors and spectators to the boardwalk for the…
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Two Snow Leopards Die at Cape May County Zoo
Cape May County Zoo announced that its two snow leopards, Maliha and Bataar, died on June 19, 2026, with the cause of death undisclosed. Their loss affects the…
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Monday Beach and Surf Forecast for New Jersey Shore
NJ 101.5’s weather team issued a Monday beach and surf forecast for New Jersey’s coastline, including Wildwood, to guide residents, tourists, and boardwalk…
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Police Arrest Suspect Behind Online Boardwalk Takeover Threat
Wildwood Police arrested a suspect tied to an online threat of a boardwalk takeover on July 4, aiming to prevent disruption of Fourth of July events. The…
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Cape May County Seeks Federal Funds to Replace Three Ocean Drive Bridges
Cape May County officials are preparing a federal funding request in 2026 to replace three aging bridges on Ocean Drive, aiming to ensure safe travel and…
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18-Year-Old Arrested After Showing Shotgun on North Wildwood Boardwalk
North Wildwood police arrested an 18-year-old Pennsylvania man on July 6 for brandishing a shotgun on the busy Surf Avenue boardwalk, citing weapons charges.…
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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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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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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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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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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.