Increased coyote sightings along Wildwood’s back bay have prompted local police to issue safety warnings for residents with children and pets. With the animals reportedly digging under fences and venturing into yards, city officials are reminding the public that feeding wildlife may be drawing them in and can result in fines of up to $1,000.…
The City of Wildwood has been awarded a $4 million grant from the Economic Development Authority to complete its ongoing boardwalk rehabilitation project. During a recent commission meeting, Mayor Ernest Troiano, Jr. announced the funding alongside news that the city received a Plan Endorsement Renewal and Center Designation recertification from the New Jersey State Planning…
The City of Wildwood is inviting qualified development firms to submit proposals for a multi-phase redevelopment project on a city-owned property located at 525 West Spicer Avenue. Officials are looking for conceptual plans for the nearly three-and-a-half-acre Back Bay site, noting that the city’s current redevelopment plan could be amended based on the ideas received.…
The City of Wildwood Police Department is mourning the sudden passing of veteran Patrolman Shawn Stimmel. Officer Stimmel began his career with the department in 2001 and served in various capacities, including the Patrol Division, Community Policing, and as a School Resource Officer. Department officials remembered him for his genuine personality and strong ties to…
A historic candy business on the Wildwood boardwalk is officially expanding into the ice cream market. Douglass Candies, a family-owned Jersey Shore fixture since 1919, opened the new Douglass Creamery late last month. The new ice cream shop is located at the Douglass Pavilion, sitting directly across from the company’s flagship candy store.
FX and 20th Century Fox have secured the rights to “Wildwood,” a new comedy series from “Derry Girls” creator Lisa McGee. Set during the summer of 2000, the show will follow a group of Irish college girls who arrive in the bustling Jersey Shore town of Wildwood with no money or plan. The project marks…
The Wildwoods will soon host two special events celebrating infants and toddlers, highlighted by the 116th annual Baby Parade. As part of the upcoming festivities, a speed-crawling competition known as the Wildwoods Loves Waddlers Baby Waddle Contest will also take place. The crawling contest is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. on July 28th on…
A 26-year-old Wildwood man was killed in a motorcycle crash late Friday night on Route 47 in Lower Township. Authorities say Brandon Luis Vega Crespo crashed near the bridge leading into Wildwood just before midnight. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office and local police are currently investigating the cause of the fatal accident. A celebration…
Wildwood police successfully prevented an unsanctioned takeover event planned for the boardwalk this Fourth of July, following a tip from NJ Transit Police. To stop the pop-up party, officers increased their presence along the boardwalk, warning local businesses and dispersing small groups before they could fully gather. During the patrol, police detained a 19-year-old from…
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…