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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!

The Waterfront Wildwood Sold – Here is What We Know

The Waterfront Wildwood Sold – Here is What We Know Over the past few weeks, there have been a ton of rumors going around about the future of The Waterfront in Wildwood. Some people have said that the property was sold. Others have said that the entire place was going to be torn down and …

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AirFest 2026 Returns to Cape May Airport

AirFest 2026 Returns to Cape May Airport One of Cape May County’s biggest aviation events is returning next week, bringing four days of historic aircraft, military vehicles, live entertainment and family activities to Cape May Airport. The Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum will host AirFest 2026 from Thursday, September 3 through Sunday, September 6, …

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Former Windward Motel Reopens as the New Isla Motel in Wildwood

Former Windward Motel Reopens as the New Isla Motel in Wildwood For the past five years, one of the biggest questions I’ve received has been, “Joey, what is going on with the old Windward Motel?” Well, we finally have an answer. The former Windward Motel, located on the corner of Ocean and Bennett Avenues in …

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Battleship New Jersey Lands $24.25 Million for Major Visitor Center + More

Battleship New Jersey Lands $24.25 Million for Major Visitor Center + More One of New Jersey’s most recognizable landmarks is about to receive one of its biggest upgrades yet. The Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial has announced a massive $24.25 million redevelopment project that will bring a brand-new visitor center, dedicated parking and millions …

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Whatever Happened to Zaberer’s in North Wildwood?

Whatever Happened to Zaberer’s in North Wildwood? If you spent any time in the Wildwoods decades ago, there are certain names that immediately bring back memories. Old rides. Motels that are no longer here. Restaurants your family went to every summer. And then there was Zaberer’s. For generations of Wildwood vacationers, Zaberer’s Restaurant was more …

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One of the Best Meteor Showers of the Year Is Coming to New Jersey

One of the Best Meteor Showers of the Year Is Coming t0 New Jersey If you have ever wanted an excuse to head to the beach in the middle of the night, this might be it. One of the best meteor showers of the year is coming this week, and we could have a great …

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Things To Do in the Wildwoods This Weekend: August 7-9

Things To Do in the Wildwoods This Weekend: August 7-9 There are so many awesome events taking place this weekend in the Wildwoods, and so we wanted to put together a list of things for you to check out from August 7th through the 9th. From baseball being played directly on the beach and a …

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New Burger Restaurant Could Be Coming to Former Barber Shop in Wildwood

New Burger Restaurant Could Be Coming to Former Barber Shop in Wildwood A new burger restaurant could soon be coming to one of Wildwood’s busiest streets Sear Burger, LLC has filed an application with the City of Wildwood Planning/Zoning Board seeking approval to renovate the commercial space at 3801 New Jersey Avenue into a new …

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A New Development Could Transform One of Wildwood’s Largest Boardwalk Parking Lots

A New Development Could Transform One of Wildwood’s Largest Boardwalk Parking Lots As the old song goes, “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” But in Wildwood, a newly filed development application is proposing the exact opposite. Located at the corner of Lincoln and Ocean avenues, just steps from the Boardwalk, sits a …

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Restoration Begins on Wildwood’s Historic Tram Car #8

Restoration Begins on Wildwood’s Historic Tram Car #8 You may remember that just a few months ago, the Wildwood Historical Society, located at 3907 Pacific Avenue in Wildwood, announced it had saved one of the city’s most recognizable pieces of history, Tram Car #8. After years of service carrying millions of visitors up and down …

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