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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!

Trump Administration Halts Offshore Wind Projects With Potential Impact on New Jersey

Trump Administration Halts Offshore Wind Leases With Implications for New Jersey Coast The Trump administration has ordered an immediate suspension of leases for five major offshore wind projects along the East Coast, a move that could ripple across South Jersey and the Jersey Shore as New Jersey continues to debate the future of wind energy …

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First Time Visiting 7 Brew Coffee in Rio Grande New Jersey

First Time Visiting 7 Brew Coffee in Rio Grande New Jersey For the first time ever, I finally checked out 7 Brew Coffee, and my visit took me to the Rio Grande New Jersey location in Cape May County. With 7 Brew expanding rapidly across the country and gaining a reputation for fast service and …

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Wildwood Crest Fishing Pier Expansion Approved with 2.5 Million in County Funding

Wildwood Crest Fishing Pier Expansion Approved with 2.5 Million in County Funding We are finally getting a bigger fishing pier in Wildwood Crest! The Cape May County Board of Commissioners has just approved a major funding commitment to support the long planned replacement and expansion of the Heather Road Fishing Pier in Wildwood Crest. At …

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Wildwoods Construction Update December 2025

Wildwoods Construction Update December 2025 As the holiday season settles in and Santa prepares for his annual journey around the world, the Wildwoods are busy working behind the scenes to deliver something just as exciting. A wave of construction projects is underway across the island, all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience ahead of the …

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NJ Single-Use Utensils Ban Moves Forward

NJ Single-Use Utensils Ban Moves Forward A newly advancing New Jersey State Senate bill could soon change a small but familiar part of dining out and ordering takeout across the state. Senate Bill S3195 focuses on reducing waste from single use plastic utensils and condiment packets by shifting how food service businesses provide these items …

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New SS United States Museum Plans Reveal Stunning Artifact Displays

New SS United States Museum Plans Reveal Stunning Artifact Displays Newly released details and images from the SS United States Conservancy are offering the clearest picture yet of what the future SS United States Museum and Visitor Experience could look like. Most of the new images are coming from a recent pamphlet that the SS …

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The Most Magical House in Cape May County

The Most Magical House in Cape May County If you thought the Halloween display at 105 East 5th Avenue in North Wildwood was impressive, the family behind it has done it again. The Manna family, whose home drew thousands of visitors this fall with what many called the spookiest Halloween house in Cape May County, …

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5 Inches or More Snow Possible in South Jersey – 7PM Update

5 Inches or More Snow Possible in South Jersey – 7PM Update A winter storm is expected to impact South Jersey beginning Saturday night and continuing through Sunday morning, bringing accumulating snow followed by a prolonged stretch of bitter cold temperatures, according to the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly. Forecasters say conditions have …

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New Park is Coming to Cape May County – County Park East

New Park is Coming to Cape May County – County Park East Cape May County officials have finalized a revised development plan for County Park East that significantly reduces project costs while preserving the vision of a modern, high quality recreational destination for residents and visitors. At their December 9 meeting, the Cape May County …

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Snow Possible in South Jersey This Weekend as New Forecasts Update

Snow Possible in South Jersey This Weekend as New Forecasts Update South Jersey may see its first touch of winter this weekend as new forecasts issued within the past two hours now show an increased chance for light snow across the region. While totals will remain modest, the timing of the system could create slick …

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