Wildwood, NJ News
Recent Wildwood headlines from local publishers, with direct links to their reporting and related South Jersey coverage.
Wildwood Catholic, Holy Spirit boys soccer teams fall in S.J. Non-Public B first roundPress of Atlantic City New Wildwood Wawa takes shape after setbacksPress of Atlantic City Jack Rabbit restaurant and bar proposed in WildwoodPress of Atlantic City Big changes ahead for Wildwood Boardwalk after redevelopment plan approvedPress of Atlantic City Remembering Morey’s Fears, when Halloween haunted the Wildwood BoardwalkShore Local Wildwood brewery, local fight academy to put on boxing showPress of Atlantic City
Around Wildwood
On screen: Birdy (1984). Movies filmed in South Jersey
Holiday traditions here: Greater Wildwood Jaycees Christmas Parade, Downtown Wildwood Christmas Tree Lighting, Wildwood's Winter Wonderland at Holly Beach Park. Parades, tree lightings and holiday events across South Jersey
Beach tags: none needed in 2026. Beach tag prices by town
Farmers market: Downtown Wildwood Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8 AM to 12:30 PM. South Jersey farmers markets
Town website: wildwoodnj.gov
Property taxes: the average homeowner's bill in Wildwood was $6,407 in 2025. Property taxes by town
Emergency and urgent care with a Wildwood address: Cooper Urgent Care, Wildwood. Address and phone for each
Paying property taxes: Wildwood tax collector. Due dates and grace period
Top-rated public schools here (see all Cape May County rankings):
Wildwood High SchoolNo. 4 of 6 high schools in Cape May County · Grade C · Niche 2027
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About Wildwood
At a glance. Wildwood is a Cape May County city of 5,157 year-round residents (2020 census) on about 1.7 square miles, with the ZIP code 08260. It became a borough in 1895 and a city in 1912, and it is run by a three-member commission.
The Wildwoods. Wildwood sits at the center of the island towns known together as the Wildwoods, alongside North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and West Wildwood.
Good to know. Wildwood's beaches are free and lifeguarded, so no beach tags are needed.
Places to know. The boardwalk runs about 1.8 miles, with a tram car along its length, and Morey's Piers operate amusement piers and water parks. The Wildwoods are known for more than 200 Doo Wop-era motels from the 1950s and 1960s. The Wildwoods Convention Center hosts shows and sports tournaments.
Schools. The Wildwood Public School District serves the city, with Wildwood High School for grades 9 through 12.
Getting around. Route 47, known locally as Rio Grande Avenue, ends in Wildwood and connects to the Garden State Parkway.
Selling a home. Wildwood's Bureau of Fire Prevention issues the certificate for smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and a portable fire extinguisher before a one- or two-family home is sold or rented, and inspects every sale in person. The certificate is good for six months. Rules change, so check with the town before listing.
Sources: Wikipedia: Wildwood · City of Wildwood Code: Uniform Fire Safety Code. Last reviewed September 26, 2026.