🌱 How did North Wildwood become the quieter counterpoint to bustling Wildwood?

Good day North Wildwood! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did North Wildwood become the quieter counterpoint to bustling Wildwood?

Also on today's calendar: Next Stop Comedy and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: An afternoon shower; windy, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.
• Thursday: A couple of showers; breezy, temps: high: 67, low: 52.
• Friday: Breezy with a shower, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• How the Wildwoods became a Jersey Shore staple — across 4 separate towns (whyy.org) — North Wildwood takes center stage in this deep dive into how the four Wildwoods grew from cattle pasture to one of the Shore’s busiest vacation hubs, with its lighthouse, beaches, and residential feel contrasted against Wildwood’s commercial core. Locals explain why each town’s distinct character, services, and tax base still fuel debates over consolidation while keeping the island’s mix of quiet streets and boardwalk energy in balance.
   

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📸 Around North Wildwood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Wildwood

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday May 14

• Salsa Night at La Cantina Wildwood →
  La Cantina, 218 E Schellenger Ave, Wildwood
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• Next Stop Comedy →
  MudHen Brewing Company, 127 W Rio Grande Ave, Wildwood
  7:00 pm
• Music Bingo-Jim Hayes
  Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896 109 West 1st Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ 08260
  7:00 pm
• MudHen Brewing Company →
  MudHen Brewing Company, 127 W Rio Grande Ave, Wildwood
  7:00 pm
• Next Stop Comedy at MudHen Brewing Co.! - Wildwood, NJ →
  MudHen Brewing Company, 127 W Rio Grande Ave, Wildwood
  7:00 pm
• Lodge Meeting
  Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896 109 West 1st Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ 08260
  7:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Shakey Jake
  Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896 109 West 1st Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ 08260
  6:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• In-Person CoDAteen Meeting →
  El Coronado Resort, 8501 Atlantic Ave, Wildwood Crest
  5:45 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Teen Video Game Club
  Cape May County Library Cape May Court House - Teen Area
  3:00 pm
• LEGO @ the Library
  Cape May County Library Cape May Court House - Children's Room
  4:30 pm
• Chakra Balancing Sound Bowls
  Cape May County Library Cape May Court House - Storytime Room
  6:00 pm
• Bedtime Boogie & Books
  Cape May County Library Cape May Court House - Children's Room
  6:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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🗞 Nearby News

Wildwood

• NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum: 5 Incredible Exhibits That Bring the 1940s Back to Life (ocnjmagazine.com)
• GOP Candidates Outline Stances on Issues (capemaycountyherald.com)
• The Jersey Shore Town New Jersey Residents Want To Live In (wobm.com)

Wildwood Crest

• Hilltown woman accused of stealing more than $9K from construction company as a ‘bonus,' charging Jersey Shore hotel stays to company card (northpennnow.com)

Stone Harbor

• Stone Harbor Settles Parking Policy for 2026 (capemaycountyherald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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