New Jersey
$100 Million Makeover: New Jersey's Boardwalks Are Getting a Major Revitalization | Jersey Digs
A slew of iconic boardwalks along the Jersey Shore will be getting a host of improvements in the coming months as 18 seaside points will be sharing millions to spruce up their waterfronts.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced $100 million in grants being awarded by the Boardwalk Preservation Fund. Administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), the grant funding aims to help Jersey Shore communities remain vibrant tourism destinations by investing in state-of-the-art materials for boardwalks that increase storm resiliency and ensure longer-lasting infrastructure.
“So many of us have created memories with family and friends at the boardwalks of the Jersey shore, “said Murphy. “Our boardwalks have long been a prized destination and we want to keep them that way by helping shore communities repair and maintain these wooden main streets.”
The Boardwalk Preservation Fund is being funded through the American Rescue Plan’s Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. New Jersey’s existing boardwalks that were given the awards will need to use the money for construction that adds new components, maintenance, reconstruction, or repairing structures.
The biggest slices of funding under the program were awarded to Asbury Park and Atlantic City, who will receive $20 million each for restoring their boardwalks. The collective Wildwoods came in a close second, with North Wildwood ($10.2 million), Wildwood City ($8.2 million), and Wildwood Crest ($1 million) receiving a combined total of $19.4 million in grants.
Other notable recipients under the Boardwalk Preservation Fund include Ventnor’s $7.1 million grant, Cape May’s $6.7 million, and Ocean City’s $4.8 million. Seaside Heights nabbed $4.7 million under the program, while Bradley Beach got $4.2 million, Long Branch received $3.2 million, and Carteret secured $2.4 million.
Examples of projects that will occur under the program include the replacement of old decking with resilient, longer-lasting materials, replacing infrastructure, improving access and safety with ADA-compliant ramps and railings, and providing funds to businesses for upgrades to align with the boardwalk construction.
Funding for the Boardwalk Preservation Fund was prioritized to shore municipalities experiencing financial distress. All grant funds must be obligated by the municipalities by the end of 2024, and all the money awarded under the program must be utilized by the end of 2026.
New Jersey
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New Jersey
San Diego Wave FC Unveils “Balboa Park Kit”: New Community Jersey for 2026 Season – San Diego Wave Fútbol Club
Wave FC introduce all-new community kit inspired by San Diego’s Historic Balboa Park
Since 1868, Balboa Park has served as the city’s creative commons. Spanning 1,200 acres, the park is home to world-class museums, performing arts institutions, community gathering spaces, and everyday moments that define life in San Diego, from pickup soccer games to family picnics and cultural celebrations. Larger than New York’s Central Park and Chicago’s Millennium Park combined, Balboa Park represents the depth, diversity, and creative energy of the region.
Designed in collaboration with Nike, the bespoke kit draws the park’s historic architecture and vibrant tilework. The sleeve cuffs and collar feature the vibrant colors of pink, orange and blue, and patterns from Balboa Park’s tilework, translating architectural detail into wearable design.
Kaiser Permanente, who continues to serve as the official team physicians of Wave FC, is proudly featured on the front of the Balboa Park Kit for the fifth consecutive season. Additionally, San Diego based global leader in glucose management, Dexcom, the Club’s official glucose biosensing partner, is returning for the third year and will be featured on the right sleeve. The Club’s pride mark, a compass symbolizing direction, unity and purpose, is displayed on the lower left corner of the new jersey.
To celebrate the launch, San Diego Wave FC will host its 2026 Jersey Launch Event, presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey, tonight, February 26, at Plaza de Panama in Balboa Park, from 4-8 p.m. PT. The free, public event, will feature live entertainment, exclusive access to the Balboa Kit, giveaways, a Fifth Season museum experience, and community activations spotlighting leaders and organizations from across Balboa Park cultural community.
As part of the event, a portion of proceeds from the Balboa Park Kit will be donated to Forever Balboa Park, supporting the preservation, accessibility, and future of the park for generations to come. Fans can donate directly to Forever Balboa Park here. The San Diego Museum of Art will provide a complimentary gift to all Season Ticket Members at gift pickup for fans to use throughout the museum’s Centennial Celebration. Wave FC players will be in attendance throughout the evening, connecting the fans and celebrating the launch alongside the community.
Fans who purchase a Balboa Park Kit at the event or online on the day of launch will receive an exclusive Fifth Anniversary patch, commemorating the Club’s fifth season.
The Balboa Park Kit joins the Altamar Kit as part of San Diego’s full 2026 jersey collection and is now available here. Fans can select “pick up at event” for an expedited entry line at the Balboa Park event.
New Jersey
Devils Look to Bounce Back in Pittsburgh | PREVIEW | New Jersey Devils
THE SCOOP
After a loss on Wednesday to Buffalo, the Devils remain 11 points behind Boston and the Islanders for the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.
New Jersey has now lost four games in a row after having won six out of nine games prior to that.
They are 12 points back of the Pittsburgh Penguins who sit in second place in the Metro Division.
The Pens were red hot going into the break, having picked up points in 11 of 12 games (8-1-3) but now head into this next stretch of four to six weeks without their captain and best player, Sidney Crosby, who got injured in the Olympics.
Crosby leads the team with 27 goals and 59 points with Evgeni Malkin second in points at 44. Anthony Mantha is second on the team in goals with 20.
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