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A New Jersey store chain will provide free fuel to teachers and first responders on September 11 and every Monday thereafter, with locations including Wildwood. The promotion serves as a thank‑you to educators and emergency personnel.
A September 2026 lawsuit accuses Wildwood Police of negligence after a 2024 National Night Out drunk‑driving simulation caused a golf cart to strike several attendees, seeking compensation and accountability.
During a routine traffic stop on Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood police seized two loaded handguns, a high‑capacity magazine and ammunition, resulting in three arrests and reinforcing local gun safety enforcement.
NJ 101.5 released its September 9 weather and surf forecast for New Jersey’s beaches, boardwalks and bays, offering essential details to help residents and visitors plan their day.
Wildwood’s draft redevelopment plan proposes taller buildings, parking garages, and mixed‑use projects along its 1.3‑mile boardwalk to boost year‑round activity and strengthen the local economy.
The Wildwood Police Department issued an early‑September advisory urging residents not to feed coyotes, to supervise pets, and to report aggressive animals after multiple sightings in neighborhoods and boardwalk areas.
Wildwood’s city‑run Labor Day weekend schedule features free fireworks, a boardwalk craft show, a skeeball tournament, a Fox Park block party, and the last day of operation for Surfside and Adventure Piers.
A pack of coyotes has become more visible in Wildwood's Back Bay area, leading city officials to add warning signs after development clearing is suspected to have displaced the animals. Residents are urged to follow safety guidelines as the wildlife management effort continues.
The Wildwoods Air Show returns Sep 12‑13, 2026, with free public viewing of military jets, historic warbirds, aerobatic acts and parachutists along the beaches and boardwalk, celebrating aviation and drawing tourists after a short break.
Atlantic City Electric reported a power outage on September 7 affecting about ten homes at 400 E 4th Ave in North Wildwood, with crews investigating the cause and working to restore service.
The Wildwoods Air Show will feature memorial ceremonies and aerial displays across Wildwood, North Wildleaf and Wildland Crest on Sept. 11, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks while celebrating the event.
The Transportation Security Administration announced a program allowing eligible non‑passengers to pass through secure airport areas nationwide, aiming to improve access for qualified individuals. The initiative is part of a national security update released on September 8, 2026.
The family of an 11‑year‑old sued the Wildwood Police Department on September 8, 2026, alleging negligence after a golf‑cart crash at a National Night Out simulation injured three people, seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Wildwood officials unveiled a plan to revamp the 1.3‑mile boardwalk with taller buildings, parking garages and expanded convention‑center support, targeting year‑round economic growth and stronger support for local businesses.
Wildwood wildlife officials reported a rise in coyote sightings near the former landfill and back‑bay area on August 28, 2026, issuing warnings and signage to deter feeding and promote safety as part of ongoing wildlife management.
Wildwood officials warned residents on September 3 not to feed coyotes, citing rising adult and pup sightings and imposing fines up to $500 to protect public safety.
Wildwoods community organizers will hold 9/11 remembrance services on September 11, 2026, in Downtown Wildwood, North Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest, featuring a special aerial salute during the annual Wildwoods Air Show to honor the victims of the attacks.
NJ 101.5’s weather team released a detailed surf and beach forecast for Wildwood on September 8, 2026, covering temperature, wind, wave heights, tides and bay conditions to help residents and visitors plan their day.
Thunder Over the Waves air show returns to the Wildwoods on September 12‑13, 2026, featuring the U.S. Air Force F‑22 Raptor Demo Team, civilian aerobatics, a food festival, and a 9/11 memorial ceremony, aiming to showcase aviation and boost local tourism.
Avalon authorities started a sand‑pumping project on September 8, moving nearly one million cubic yards onto a mile of beach to counter erosion and support tourism as visitor numbers decline after Labor Day.
