Retail Boom Transforms Somers Point’s Route 9 Corridor

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A major wave of commercial development is reshaping the Route 9 corridor in Somers Point, replacing former greenhouse spaces with popular national brands. New shopping and dining options, including Chick-fil-A, Panera Bread, Ross Dress for Less, and Chase Bank, are currently under construction or preparing to open. The most prominent project is the new Defeo…

Wildwoods Boardwalk Mourns the Loss of Legendary Tram Car Driver John Gigliotti

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John “Gigi” Gigliotti, the recognizable and beloved driver of the Wildwoods Boardwalk Sightseer Tram Cars, has passed away at the age of 97. An Army veteran and former railroad conductor, Gigliotti spent 35 years driving visitors up and down the New Jersey boardwalk before his retirement earlier this year. He was a fixture of the…