🌱 How Anglesea’s gritty fishing village became today’s North Wildwood.

Greetings North Wildwood! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Anglesea's gritty fishing village became today's North Wildwood.
• Why North Wildwood police seized a loaded handgun under a mattress.
• North Wildwood loses a longtime Wildwood tramcar favorite at 97

Also on today's calendar: The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 64.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Wildwood NJ History! (watchthetramcarplease.com) — North Wildwood's roots as the old fishing village of Anglesea still shape the town you know today, from the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse to the inlet's working-waterfront traditions. This piece walks you through how railroads, early hotels, and the expanding Boardwalk slowly transformed a gritty coastal outpost into the resort community locals and visitors recognize now.
   

• Woman arrested on child endangerment, weapons charges in North Wildwood (newportdispatch.com subscription) — North Wildwood police recently responded to an emergency on East 26th Avenue, where a woman showing signs of overdose was arrested on child endangerment and weapons charges with juveniles present. Officers say they recovered a loaded handgun and high-capacity magazines from the residence, and are asking anyone with additional information to contact the department or submit an anonymous tip online.
   

• John "Gig" Gigliotti, iconic Wildwood tramcar driver, dies at 97 (cbsnews.com) — A beloved Wildwood boardwalk tramcar driver who kept a second home in North Wildwood has died at age 97, just months after retiring. Known for his warm smile and kindness to young tram fans, he spent 35 years helping keep the iconic yellow cars running safely after a long railroad career.
   

📸 Around North Wildwood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Wildwood

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 →
  Wildwood, New Jersey, Wildwood
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• Trivia-J Hayes
  Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896, 109 West 1st Avenue, North Wildwood
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Music Bingo-J Hayes
  Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896, 109 West 1st Avenue, North Wildwood
  7:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Fire Hero Beach Bash →
  Seaport Pier, 2201 Boardwalk, North Wildwood
  12:00 pm
• Reded POW/MIA
  Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896, 109 West 1st Avenue, North Wildwood
  1:00 pm
• Goodfellows
  Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896, 109 West 1st Avenue, North Wildwood
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• All Tuned Up
  Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896, 109 West 1st Avenue, North Wildwood
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Trivia-J Hayes
  Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896, 109 West 1st Avenue, North Wildwood
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• IRISH FESTIVAL
  Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896, 109 West 1st Avenue, North Wildwood
• Run for the Fallen
  Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896, 109 West 1st Avenue, North Wildwood
  12:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Irish Fall Festival →
  North Wildwood NJ
• IRISH FESTIVAL
  Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896, 109 West 1st Avenue, North Wildwood

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🗞 Nearby News

Wildwood

• Wildwood hosts a puppy pool party at Raging Waters Water Park (6abc.com)
• PA Woman Faces Child Endangerment, Weapons Charges in N. Wildwood (wpgtalkradio.com)
• Wildwood's New EV Tram Cars Another Sign of Losing Touch With the Past At NJ Boardwalks (shorenewsnetwork.com)

Wildwood Crest

• NJ beach weather & waves: Jersey Shore Report for Sept. 13, 2026 (wpgtalkradio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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