Wildwood's Iconic Tram Car Returns To Boardwalk
Tram employees will wear masks while interacting with visitors and passengers.
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Tram employees will wear masks while interacting with visitors and passengers.
It was a different holiday weekend for visitors and businesses on the Wildwood boardwalk.
The COVID-19 outbreak has made some noticeable changes to the unofficial start of summer.
There was a steady stream of people on the boardwalk in Wildwood on Sunday, many wearing face masks.
Business owners are the Jersey Shore are optimistic after an encouraging start to the holiday weekend during the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite warnings about the pandemic, some will make the trip for the Memorial Day weekend but they will certainly encounter a few changes.
Memorial Day weekend is usually filled with lots of fun and festivities, but in the time of a pandemic, many will be barbecuing and socializing much differently.
North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello joined CBS3 on Thursday to talk about some of the new rules and restrictions.
Wildwood's popular tram cars will soon be seen again on the boardwalk.
North Wildwood noticed an uptick in alcohol consumption in public places and Rosenello says they've come up with a way to not overwhelm their police department.
Oves Beach Grill, a staple on Ocean City's boardwalk, is preparing for a summer season unlike any other.
With the Memorial Day holiday weekend approaching, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday questioned the wisdom of beach-going, even as governors in other states reopen their beaches despite worries that the coronavirus outbreak could surge again.
The state is relaxing more restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hundreds, if not thousands, took advantage of visiting the ocean on the Jersey Shore.
Business owners hope this is just the beginning of a much-needed boost.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced the state's public and private beaches will reopen for the summer beginning Memorial Day Weekend.
Wildwoods officials announced Thursday that hotels, motels and short-term rentals will reopen after Memorial Day Weekend.
The city says it's opening beaches to regular access on Saturday morning.
Manco & Manco Pizza owner Chuck Bangle says people are already in Ocean City as beaches reopen for recreational activities.
Visitors are allowed to exercise, fish or surf, but they're not allowed to sunbathe, sit in chairs or congregate, officials said.
Officials stress that these reopenings are not for visitors to come flocking, and that people should follow the guidance in their home areas.
Starting Friday, the beaches in Wildwood and North Wildwood will open back up to walking, running, fishing and sunbathing, as long as people practice social distancing.
As Jersey Shore towns begin to reopen, they're opening with a plan presented to Gov. Phil Murphy by Cape May County Freeholders.
During Stockton University's annual Jersey Shorecast economic experts said missing all spring business has the 2020 summer season starting off deep in a hole.
County leaders presented a lengthy resolution, calling the move a "safe, thoughtful and progressive reopening of public facilities and businesses."
