More than 1,000 people participated in the Wildwood Polar Bear Plunge last month – a longstanding tradition in the Shore community. The event is a fundraiser for Special Olympics New Jersey.

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The 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood raised $355,000 for Special Olympics New Jersey, organizers said. It has 1,056 registered plungers, with many participating as teams. Elizabeth ...