The North Wildwood Police Department has published its monthly activity report for July 2026. During the month, officers recorded a total of 94 arrests, comprising 85 adults and nine juveniles. Additionally, the department conducted 685 motor vehicle stops and issued 1,505 motor vehicle summonses, which heavily featured 1,065 parking violations.
A 39-year-old North Jersey man is facing child endangerment and drug charges after a two-year-old in his care suffered a medical emergency while vacationing in Wildwood. Authorities say first responders had to administer Narcan to the toddler, who was having trouble breathing and later tested positive for cocaine at a local hospital. Alexander Moles of…
The Wildwoods have secured the number one spot on USA TODAY’s list of the top 10 best beaches in New Jersey following a recent public vote. The publication highlighted the area’s massive stretch of sand, which reaches up to 500 yards wide, as well as its convenient beach taxi service and vibrant boardwalk atmosphere. Other…
A Philadelphia man and a West Wildwood teenager have been arrested in connection with an early Monday morning assault in North Wildwood that left three adults injured. Authorities say the suspects initially fled the scene after an altercation near 13th and Central avenues, where one victim was knocked unconscious with a bottle. Twenty-year-old Alpacino Carrero…
The North Wildwood City Council appointed former City Administrator Ronald Simone to fill a vacant Council-at-Large seat during its meeting on Tuesday, April 21. Simone, who has served the city in various administrative and emergency roles, takes over the position previously held by Patrick Rosenello. Additionally, the council voted to appoint longtime member Joseph Rullo…
North Wildwood contractors are scheduled to begin milling and paving Atlantic Avenue between 8th and 11th Avenues starting today, Tuesday, March 24th. The city is requesting that visitors to City Hall and the Police Department avoid parking along Atlantic Avenue where new concrete has been poured to ensure the work proceeds smoothly. Alternative parking remains…
The owners of Trio Restaurant have expanded their North Wildwood footprint with the $2.45 million purchase of The Salty Mermaid Bar & Grille. The transaction, which closed on February 3rd, included the modern facility, a liquor license, and an adjacent single-family residence. This acquisition marks the second Jersey Shore property for the Pennsylvania-based investment group…
Martin “Marty” Shapiro, the founder and former co-owner of the popular Gateway 26 arcade on the Wildwood boardwalk, died this past weekend at the age of 89. A longtime fixture of the Jersey Shore amusement industry, Shapiro opened Gateway 26 in 1979 and served three terms as president of the New Jersey Amusement Association. The…
The North Shore Bar & Kitchen in North Wildwood will not reopen its doors as the owner engages in ongoing legal battles with city officials and contractors. Owner Ryan Fitzpatrick announced the permanent closure following stalled renovations that led to a recent lawsuit accusing the city and its construction office of misconduct regarding permits. While…
The owners of the popular 1950s-themed ice cream parlor Cool Scoops in North Wildwood have announced that they are officially putting the business and its building on the market. In a statement released to social media, the Russo family clarified that the property has not yet been sold and they are taking their time to…