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Summer Food Benefit to Reach Hundreds of Thousands of NJ Kids
New Jersey will distribute a one‑time summer food benefit to eligible households, reaching hundreds of thousands of children statewide in summer 2026 to ensure…
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Psychiatrist Pleads Guilty to 17 Felony Prescription Charges
Dr. Louis Morelli, a 73‑year‑old psychiatrist, pleaded guilty to 17 felony prescription charges for writing invalid controlled‑substance scripts for sex…
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North Wildwood Fire Evacuates Six Residents from Fourth Avenue Home
A fire on Fourth Avenue in North Wildwood on June 23 forced six residents to evacuate, with the fire department extinguishing the blaze and the displaced…
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Cape May Zoo Welcomes Six New Capybara Pups
Six capybara pups were born to Marigold at Cape May County Zoo on June 18, 2026, and will be viewable from the habitat’s bridge, adding to the zoo’s…
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Chicken Bone Beach Gets Black Heritage Trail Marker
Wildwood officials and state representatives unveiled a New Jersey Black Heritage Trail marker at Chicken Bone Beach on June 25, 2026, recognizing its historic…
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Philadelphia Man and North Wildwood Teen Charged in June 22 Assault
Two men, including Philadelphia resident Alpacino Carrero, were arrested and charged with aggravated assault after a June 22 fight in North Wildwood injured…
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Three Electric Volvo Trams Added to Wildwoods Boardwalk Fleet
Three electric Volvo trams were added to the historic Wildwoods boardwalk tram system on May 8, 2026, modernizing the fleet and reducing emissions. The upgrade…
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Barefoot Country Music Festival Lights Up Wildwood Boardwalk
The Barefoot Country Music Festival ran June 19‑23 on Wildwood’s boardwalk, drawing large crowds and supporting the city’s summer tourism and entertainment…
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Fire Displaces Six Residents on Fourth Avenue
A fire on Fourth Avenue in North Wildwood on June 23 forced six residents to evacuate, prompting a rapid response from local emergency services and an ongoing…
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Philadelphia Man, West Wildwood Teen Charged After North Wildwood Brawl
A Philadelphia man and a West Wildwood teen faced aggravated assault charges after a brawl in North Wildwood injured three people, with the Cape May County…
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North Wildwood Fight Leaves Three Injured, Two Charged
Two suspects, including a 17-year-old, were charged with assault after a fight in North Wildwood injured three people. Authorities highlighted public safety…
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Teen Charged After North Wildwood Assault Injures Three
A 17‑year‑old teen was charged after a fight in North Wildwood injured three people, one left unconscious. Police arrested two suspects and are pursuing the…
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Body of Missing Ocean City Swimmer Found in Sea Isle City
A young male swimmer missing after a boogie boarding session in Ocean City was found dead near 72nd Street in Sea Isle City on June 19, 2026, after a joint…
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Coastal Cruiser Introduces Safe Ride Service for Drinkers
Coastal Cruiser launched a safe ride service on June 24, 2026, for visitors and bikers drinking in lower and southern Cape May County, aiming to enhance safety…
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Three Jellyfish Myths Debunked in New Jersey Advisory
A June 24 health advisory along New Jersey’s coast clarified three common jellyfish sting myths to improve public safety. The notice provides evidence‑based…
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Jersey Shore Weather and Surf Outlook for Wednesday
A weather and surf forecast for New Jersey’s beaches, boardwalks and bays on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, offers essential details for beachgoers and surfers,…
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Wildwoods Boardwalk Adds Electric Volvo Tram Cars
The Wildwoods City Council approved three electric Volvo tram cars, costing $250,000, to join the historic boardwalk fleet by July 2026, aiming to preserve the…
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Barefoot Country Music Fest to Draw 30,000 to Wildwood
The Barefoot Country Music Fest will run June 19‑22 at the Wildwood Convention Center, expecting 30,000 fans and featuring Kelsea Ballerini and Luke Bryan,…
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Council Seeks $5M for Beach Replenishment, Safety Briefing
Wildwood City Council voted to request $5 million for Phase II beach replenishment and addressed safety, community‑center design, boardwalk lighting, and…
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Atlantic City Airport Offers Incentives to Attract New Airlines
The South Jersey Transportation Authority is offering incentives to airlines to restore and expand service at Atlantic City International Airport after Spirit…
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Report Backs Redevelopment of Former Wonderland Site on Ocean City Boardwalk
A new report from the local planning agency and Ocean City Council endorses redeveloping the former Wonderland amusement park site on the boardwalk, aiming to…
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Missing Ocean City Swimmer’s Body Recovered in Sea Isle City
A young man who disappeared while boogie boarding in Ocean City was found dead in Sea Isle City waters on June 19, 2026, after a joint search by local and…
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Warm Temperatures and Moderate Waves Expected on Jersey Shore
NJ 101.5’s June 23 forecast calls for warm temperatures and moderate waves along New Jersey’s beaches, including Wildwood, offering beachgoers and surfers…
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Phase II Beach Replenishment Begins in Wildwood
Phase II of Wildwood's beach‑replenishment project begins on June 24, adding 1.5 million cubic yards of sand to combat erosion and improve beach conditions for…