🌱 Who just joined North Wildwood Council and why it matters now
Wildwood, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Wildwood! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Who just joined North Wildwood Council and why it matters now
- Why Wildwood’s boardwalk just beat every other in America again
- How is Wildwood’s 10 p.m. teen curfew changing boardwalk nights?
Also on today's calendar: Cape May Renaissance Faire and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 62 and low of 46 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 53.
- Friday: Cooler with periods of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Simone Named to North Wildwood Council, Filling Rosenello's Seat (capemaycountyherald.com) — North Wildwood has appointed Simone as councilman-at-large, filling Patrick Rosenello’s council seat as he continues serving as mayor, with beach erosion cited as a major challenge ahead. At the same meeting, officials honored the Wildwood High School girls basketball team for winning the South Jersey Group 1 championship after an impressive 23-8 season. 
2. Wildwood Boardwalk Recognized As America's Top Boardwalk (nj1015.com) — Wildwood’s iconic boardwalk has just been voted the number one boardwalk in the nation by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the second straight year. With its rides, waterparks, shops, and famous tram cars, the win highlights how strongly visitors and locals alike feel about spending their summers on the Wildwood boards.
3. South Jersey Residents React To 10PM Curfew In Wildwood, NJ (catcountry1073.com) — Wildwood’s new 10 p.m. curfew for anyone under 18 is reshaping late-night life on the boardwalk, with many families saying nights feel calmer and more comfortable. The move has other South Jersey shore towns watching closely and debating whether to adopt similar rules as summer crowds return.
4. Phillies Legend Mike Schmidt Swings By for A Great Cause (wmmr.com) — If you’ve ever imagined yourself sunning on a Wildwood beach, Phillies legend Mike Schmidt wants you to think more seriously about skin cancer prevention. In a recent radio visit, he shared his melanoma journey alongside a dermatologist, urging better sun protection, then lightened the mood with candid Phillies stories and a throwback to his memorable entrance music.
📸 Around Wildwood
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Cape May Renaissance Faire
Cape May County 4-H Foundation, 355 Court House South Dennis Rd, Middle Township
11:00 am
Saturday May 2
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Other local events
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MudHen Brewing Co. IPA 5K & Little Hen Mile
MudHen Brewing Company , 127 W Rio Grande Ave , Wildwood
9:00 am -
Jerri Smith
Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896 , 109 West 1st Avenue , North Wildwood
1:00 pm -
Good Fellows
Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896 , 109 West 1st Avenue , North Wildwood
6:00 pm -
We Like Ike
Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896 , 109 West 1st Avenue , North Wildwood
3:00 pm -
Wildwoods Bar Crawl
Wildwoods Convention Center , 4501 Boardwalk , Wildwood
10:00 am -
DJ Joe Bridgeman
Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896 , 109 West 1st Avenue , North Wildwood
1:00 pm -
Hickstown Road
Wildwood's Honky Tonk Saloon , 3800 Boardwalk , Wildwood
7:00 pm -
MudHen Brewing Company
MudHen Brewing Company , 127 W Rio Grande Ave , Wildwood
7:00 pm
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
Friday May 1
Saturday May 2
Thursday May 14
📣 Wildwood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Teen Video Game Club
Cape May Court House - Teen Area
3:00 pm -
Picture Book Workshop
Cape May Court House - Presentation Room
6:00 pm -
Fairy Tale Fun
Cape May Court House - Storytime Room
10:00 am -
Al-Anon Meeting
Lower Cape Senior Center , 2612 Bayshore Rd , Villas
11:00 am
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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💬 Chatter
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- Monroe County School District FL posted a job opening for Middle School Head Baseball Coach in Wildwood. Apply here.
- Burlington posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Rio Grande. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wildwood here.
Ok Wildwood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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