800-Gallon Fuel Leak at Wildwood Wawa Triggers Emergency Response

Issue #400

July 21, 2025

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather 

‍ ⛽ 800-Gallon Fuel Leak at Wildwood Wawa Triggers Emergency Response

💰 Wildwood Secures $2.4M to Link Boardwalk and Downtown

⛱️ City Warns: Unsecured Umbrellas Pose Serious Risk to Beachgoers

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800-Gallon Fuel Leak at Wildwood Wawa Triggers Emergency Response

 A significant fuel spill occurred at a Wawa convenience store in Wildwood, New Jersey, on Sunday, after a tanker truck released approximately 800 gallons of fuel. The incident took place at the Wawa located at 418 West Rio Grande Avenue. Emergency crews from the Wildwood Fire Department and the Coast Guard were assisting in the cleanup, temporarily closing several nearby streets to assess and manage the situation. While officials confirmed that no injuries were reported, the extent of fuel contamination in the surrounding sewer system remains uncertain. Cleanup operations continued through the day as authorities worked to prevent environmental damage and restore normal traffic flow in the affected area.

Wildwood Secures $2.4M to Link Boardwalk and Downtown

Wildwood has secured $2.4 million in state and federal funding to build a pedestrian connector between the Boardwalk and Pacific Avenue’s business district. The project will include ADA-compliant features, lighting, landscaping, and other safety enhancements to improve accessibility and boost downtown foot traffic. Officials say the connector will be more than just a beautification project—it is expected to be an economic catalyst for Wildwood’s downtown, improving walkability for hundreds of thousands of visitors while reinforcing the city’s ongoing revitalization of Pacific Avenue. While the exact construction timeline has not yet been released, the project is poised to become a cornerstone in Wildwood’s larger redevelopment efforts, aiming to bring renewed energy to its downtown business core.

City Warns: Unsecured Umbrellas Pose Serious Risk to Beachgoers

 Ocean City has posted new warning signs at major beach entrances to alert visitors about the dangers of windblown umbrellas. Prompted by safety concerns and incidents elsewhere, the signs aim to encourage proper anchoring of umbrellas to prevent injuries. Beachgoers in Ocean City are taking the message seriously. Many visitors to the beach use specialized anchors to secure their umbrellas. Others, say the warning signs are effective in getting people to think twice before setting up on the sand without proper precautions. The initiative follows advocacy from a national safety speaker who was seriously injured in a similar accident.

Lucy the elephant in Margate had a sister in Cape May. What was her name?

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Answer to the July 20th Trivia Question

Which historic hotel in Cape May served as the "Summer White House" for President Benjamin Harrison?

A) The Chalfonte Hotel
B) Congress Hall
C) The Virginia Hotel
D) The Grand Hotel

Answer: B) Congress Hall

Congress Hall is a historic hotel in Cape May, originally built in 1816. It was used as the "Summer White House" by President Benjamin Harrison and has hosted several other U.S. presidents.

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