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Legal Bid To Close Part Of North Wildwood Beach Thrown Out Of Court
NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ (CBS) — A bid to permanently shut down a portion of the North Wildwood beach in the name of public safety has been thrown out by a judge down the shore. But those pushing for the...
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Lifeguards In North Wildwood Stabilize Drifting Sailboat
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) –– When lifeguards at the beach in North Wildwood aren’t busy saving people — they’re busy saving boats. A video sent to Eyewitness News by viewer Patricia Walsh, shows a sailboat...
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Wildwood Police: Person of Interest In Theft Case May Be In Philly Area
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) —The North Wildwood Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in connection to a theft case. Police say a man stole a purse over Memorial...
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Turning Tragedy Into A Lesson At Vigil For Girl Who Drowned In Wildwood
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A candlelight vigil Monday night celebrated the life of a little girl from Philadelphia who drowned last week at a motel pool down the shore, while also serving another purpose....
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Wildwood Police Ask For Help Locating Missing 13-Year-Old Girl
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in their search for a missing 13-year-old Morristown girl. Credit: (CBS3) Trinity Christianson was reportedly last seen early Sunday...
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Armed Robbery Near Wildwood Fudge Shop Under Investigation
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS)—Police in South Jersey are investigating an armed robbery in the parking lot of a popular fudge shop. It happened Wednesday around 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Laura’s Fudge...
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Heavy Rain Causes Flooding At Jersey Shore
WILDWOOD, NJ. (CBS) — Heavy rain fell across the region overnight into Saturday morning, flooding streets at the Jersey Shore. Wildwood was among the shore towns hit hardest by the flood waters. Photos...
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Section Of North Wildwood Beach Closed For Repairs
NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ (CBS) — Two blocks of beach in North Wildwood have been closed, but not for the reason most beaches get shut down this time of year. Usually, higher than normal bacteria levels cause...
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‘It’s In Dire Need’: Wildwood Officials Considering Replacing Iconic Boardwalk
WILDWOOD, NJ. (CBS) — Preliminary plans are under discussion to replace the storied boardwalk in Wildwood. The Wildwood boardwalk was built nearly a century ago, and city officials say it’s time to...
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PA Man Drowns In Wildwood Over Holiday Weekend
WILDWOOD, NJ (CBS) — Officials report a man drowned following a rescue effort in Wildwood on Sunday. Around 12:30 p.m., Wildwood Police responded to a possible drowning at Leaming Avenue and the beach....
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Authorities: Man Who Drowned Was Trying To Help 2 Children
WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a Pennsylvania man who drowned while swimming off the New Jersey coast last weekend apparently was trying to help two children who had been pulled into the ocean,...
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‘Largest Waves I’ve Ever Seen’: Hurricane Jose Chews Into Dunes In Wildwood
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — Dramatic video shows huge waves breaking over the seawall in North Wildwood Tuesday as Hurricane Jose passed by well out to sea. The wave action took a bite out of the shore...
View ArticleNew Smoking Ban In Effect At Wildwood, North Wildwood Boardwalks
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — The new year also means some shore communities are cracking down on smoking. As of Monday, it’s now illegal to light up on the boardwalks in Wildwood and North Wildwood. Both...
View ArticleFirefighters Rescue Man Trapped Waist-Deep In Mud In Wildwood
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — Firefighters arrived on the scene in South Jersey on Friday night and pulled a trapped man from waist-deep mud. Teenage Boy Rescued From Lancaster County Cave The 52-year-old...
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Wildwood To Allow Parking On The Beach This Summer
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — If there’s one thing that sets Wildwood’s beach apart, it’s the size. So to make a buck off the big beach, the city will allow public parking on the sand this summer. “It’s an...
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Wildwood Police Release Body Cam Footage Of Controversial Beach Arrest
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) – Police in Wildwood have released body cam footage following a controversial beach arrest that was caught on video over Memorial Day Weekend....
View ArticleWildwood ‘Does Not Welcome The Message’ Of MTV’s ‘Jersey Shore,’ Opposes...
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — Wildwood officials are pumping the brakes on a report that MTV’s “Jersey Shore” will be filming in the beach town. The Greater Wildwoods...
View ArticlePower Outage Leaves People In Dark On Wildwood Boardwalk
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — First responders mobilizing, roller coaster riders slowing returning to base and a general sense of confusion on the boardwalk. That was the...
View ArticleDishes Of Creative Delights Being Served At Samuel’s Pancake House In Wildwood
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A few blocks away from the beach in Wildwood you’ll find Samuel’s–a bustling breakfast spot for families looking to chow down on dishes of...
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SummerFest: Wildwood Turning Sand Into Baseball Diamond
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook Twitter WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) – You can take the freeway right down to the shore because it’s SummerFest! Eyewitness News Reporter Pat Gallen was at the beach in Wildwood,...
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SummerFest Heads To The Wildwoods
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook Twitter WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) – Whether you’re chillin’ in the sand or riding some waves there’s something for every one of the more than 9 million visitors that head to the...
View ArticleParaglider Critically Injured After Crashing On Wildwood Beach
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) – A paraglider is critically injured after crashing on a Wildwood beach. Eyewitness video shows three paragliders flying near the boardwalk...
View ArticleWoman In Controversial Wildwood Arrest Pleads Not Guilty
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The woman at the center of that viral beach arrest in Wildwood last Memorial Day weekend appeared before a judge for arraignment. Emily Weinman...
View Article‘Kate Smith Is Miss Patriotism’: Wildwood American Legion Creates Petition To...
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — The Wildwood American Legion is now petitioning to bring the statue of Kate Smith to town. It comes after the mayor of Wildwood said he also wants the statue, which was removed...
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Wildwood Tramcar-Themed Roller Coaster To Open At Morey’s Pier In July
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) – Wildwood’s new roller coaster will make its debut just in time for the 4th of July holiday. The Runaway Tram is set to open on July 2 at Morey’s Pier. Runaway Tram pays homage to...
View ArticleSnack In A Snap: The Surfing Pig’s Ahi Poke
Ingredients: 2oz ahi tuna Soy sauce Mango salsa 1/2 avocado, roughly chopped Mango puree sauce Corn chips Directions: Mix tuna, soy sauce, mango salsa, avocado and mango puree sauce. Spoon into the...
View ArticleCBS3 Summerfest: Longtime Tram-Car Driver Becomes Legend In Wildwood
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — For 70 years, the phrase “watch the tram car, please” has parted the sea of saunterers on the Wildwood Boardwalk. And if you’ve watched the tram car for enough years, one driver...
View ArticleWoman In Viral Wildwood Beach Arrest Files Lawsuit Alleging Officers ‘Acted...
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — The woman whose violent arrest on a Wildwood beach went viral has filed a lawsuit against two Wildwood Police Department officers and the city, according to her lawyer. Emily...
View ArticleCarrie Underwood To Headline 3-Day Country Music Festival In Wildwood
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A three-day country music festival is coming to Wildwood in June and the festival’s first headliner has been released. Seven-time Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood will headline...
View ArticleWildwood’s Tram Car Fare To Rise Due To Increase In New Jersey Minimum Wage...
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — The price to ride Wildwood’s Tram Car is going up because of the increase in New Jersey’s minimum wage. The nonprofit that owns and operates the Wildwoods Boardwalk Sightseer...
View ArticlePresident Trump Campaign Officials Hoping Wildwood Rally Also Boosts Support...
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — The Wildwoods Convention Center is filling up ahead of President Donald Trump’s rally Tuesday. It holds 7,500 people and there have been thousands waiting outside, so you can...
View ArticleWATCH LIVE: President Donald Trump Holds Campaign Rally In Wildwood
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — Watch live as President Donald Trump holds a “Keep America Great” campaign rally in Wildwood. New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew’s switch from the Democratic to Republican...
View Article‘The Experience Of A Lifetime’: Thousands Brave Cold To Cheer On President...
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — President Donald Trump received a warm welcome from an enthusiastic crowd at a rally in Wildwood Tuesday night. Some people waited outside for two days for a chance to see the...
View ArticlePresident Donald Trump Praises Party-Switching New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew,...
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — Thousands packed the Wildwoods Convention Center for President Donald Trump’s rally. Those who couldn’t get in watched on giant screens outside. More than 7,000 pairs of eyes...
View ArticleCoronavirus New Jersey: Wildwood Beaches, Boardwalk Closed Until May 1 Due To...
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — It’s going to be some time before beachgoers can enjoy those Wildwood days again. On Monday, North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello announced all Wildwood and North Wildwood...
View ArticleWildwood Cancels July 4th Fireworks Over Public Safety Concerns
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — A South Jersey beach town has canceled their July 4th fireworks show amid public safety concerns. Wildwood officials announced the cancellation of the fireworks show on Tuesday....
View ArticleWildwood Mayor Pete Byron Appeals Gov. Phil Murphy’s Decision To Indefinitely...
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — The mayor of a Jersey Shore town is appealing Gov. Phil Murphy’s decision to indefinitely close indoor dining, which was originally scheduled to reopen this week. Wildwood Mayor...
View ArticleNorth Wildwood Police Seeking Public’s Help Locating Missing Pennsylvania...
NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing Pennsylvania woman who was last seen on the boardwalk in Wildwood on Saturday evening. Officials say 45-year-old...
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WATCH: Teen Takes Seagull To The Face On Wildwood Slingshot Ride
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — Some thrill-seekers down the shore got a little more than they bargained for. They took a ride on the Springshot on Morey’s Adventure Pier in Wildwood and they weren’t alone....
View Article300 Elementary School Students Participate In Annual Wildwood Ceremony...
WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — CBS3 is kicking off SummerFest in Wildwood, New Jersey Friday where it’s the unofficial start to the summer season. In Wildwood, the season doesn’t start without unlocking the...
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