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Wildwood Writer

My name is Joey Contino. I am a big lover of anything Wildwood. I have lived and worked in Wildwood my whole life. I worked jobs from working on the beach renting umbrellas and chairs to being a supervisor at Morey's Piers. Wildwood is my life and my home!

Hank Azaria of The Simpsons Is Coming to Sing in Wildwood This Summer

Hank Azaria of The Simpsons Is Coming to Sing in Wildwood This Summer A familiar voice from one of television’s most iconic shows is heading to the Wildwoods this summer. Actor Hank Azaria, best known for voicing characters such as Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy, and dozens of others on The Simpsons, will …

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14 Year Old Swimmer Missing Off Wildwood Beach

14 Year Old Swimmer Missing Off Wildwood Beach PRESS RELEASE BY: City of Wildwood Fire Department On Monday June 1, 2026, at approximately 1:26 pm, a Wildwood Police Officer was flagged down regarding swimmers in distress in the area of Schellenger Ave. and the Beach in the City of Wildwood. The Wildwood City Fire Department …

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Ocean City Is Getting A New Fishing Pier

Ocean City Is Getting A New Fishing Pier We are stopping by our sister town because we are getting a new fishing pier. The popular fishing pier sitting beside the Ocean City-Longport Bridge is officially opening back up, and after months of construction, visitors will immediately notice a major difference. On Friday, June 5th at …

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What’s New on the Wildwood Boardwalk in 2026

What’s New on the Wildwood Boardwalk in 2026 The Wildwood Boardwalk is packed with exciting new additions and major upgrades for the 2026 summer season. In this video, which you can watch at the bottom of this article, we take a complete tour of everything that’s new, including Skinny Joey’s Cheesesteaks, Jack’s Bar at Morey’s …

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This Weekend in the Wildwoods May 29th to May 31st

This Weekend in the Wildwoods, May 29th to May 31st Last weekend’s Memorial Day weekend may have been a washout for many visitors, but this weekend is shaping up to be a much different story. While summer doesn’t officially begin for a few more weeks, the Wildwoods are set to get a nice taste of …

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Cape May’s Peter Shields Inn Sold After 16 Years

Cape May’s Peter Shields Inn Sold After 16 Years The owners of the historic Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant announced this week that the beloved inn and restaurant will soon transition to a new ownership group led by Carl and Megan Messick. In a statement shared online, the current owners said the decision comes with …

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New Shore Ave Coffee Co. Opens on the Wildwood Boardwalk

New Shore Ave Coffee Co. Opens on the Wildwood Boardwalk For those who woke up early over Memorial Day Weekend to grab a fresh box of Fractured Prune donuts at 20th and the boardwalk, on the North Wildwood Boardwalk may have been surprised to see something brand new sitting right next door. And honestly, it …

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The Toy of the Summer is a Stick of Butter?

The Toy of the Summer is a Stick of Butter? Every year, the Wildwood Boardwalk seems to crown one unexpected item as the unofficial “Toy of the Summer.” It is usually the one thing you suddenly start seeing everywhere. Kids are carrying them around, crane games are packed with them, boardwalk shops are stocked floor …

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SS United States Update as Remediation is Completed

SS United States Update as Remediation is Completed As promised, we are keeping you updated on the SS United States, which used to call Philly home. The future of the historic SS United States is moving one step closer to reality as officials confirmed that environmental remediation work on the ship has now been completed. …

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Scoop DeVille Opens on the Wildwood Boardwalk

Scoop DeVille Opens on the Wildwood Boardwalk There is yet another legendary Philadelphia establishment coming down to the Wildwood boardwalk, Scoop DeVille. Scoop DeVille, which started in Philadelphia back in 1989, has a very unique way of blending ice cream and toppings together to create a completely different ice cream experience. The original flagship store …

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