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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!

Massive Blue and Green Ocean Bloom Off New Jersey Coast

Massive Blue and Green Ocean Bloom Off South Jersey Coast If you’ve been down the Shore lately, prior to Memorial Day Weekend, and noticed the ocean looking a little different, you’re not alone. The water has been looking a bit bluer, like something you are able to see when your in the Caribbean. A stunning …

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Inside Wildwood’s Massive Nightly Boardwalk Curfew Enforcement Operation

Inside Wildwood’s Massive Nightly Boardwalk Curfew Enforcement Operation The police departments are not playing around. This Memorial Day weekend, the North Wildwood Police Department, Wildwood Police Department, and the New Jersey State Police Mounted Troopers have teamed up to enforce the 10 p.m. boardwalk curfew. In case you weren’t aware, the Wildwood Boardwalk has a …

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Memorial Day Weekend 2026 Events Happening in the Wildwoods

Memorial Day Weekend 2026 Events Happening in the Wildwoods Well you did it. You made it to Memorial Day Weekend! Ignore the fact that our weathermen across the tri-state are calling for rain Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with a high of 65 degrees and a low of 54. This weekend is the unofficial start of …

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The Wildwoods Just Launched a Massive Food & Drink Passport

The Wildwoods Just Launched a Massive Food & Drink Passport The Wildwoods are about to give people another reason to come down during the middle of the week this summer. The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce has officially announced its brand-new Wildwoods Wednesday Food & Drink Passport for the 2026 season, and honestly, this feels …

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New Volvo Tramcars Hit Wildwood Boardwalk Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

New Volvo Tramcars Hit Wildwood Boardwalk Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend As folks rush to the shore for this upcoming Memorial Day weekend, they’re going to be greeted in the boardwalk with a new sight, a new kind of Tram Car. If you have ever spent time in Wildwood during the summer, chances are you …

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Swimmer Goes Missing Off Ocean City Beach

Swimmer Goes Missing Off Ocean City Beach With temperatures feeling more like mid-July than mid-May, beaches across the Jersey Shore saw large crowds on Monday. But in Ocean City, what started as a hot beach day quickly turned into a major search operation after a 19-year-old man disappeared in the water. According to the U.S. …

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Wildwood Crest and Wildwood Release 2026 Beach Lifeguard Schedules

Wildwood Crest and Wildwood Release 2026 Beach Lifeguard Schedules You can always tell when summer at the Jersey Shore is getting close because the beach patrols start announcing their coverage for the summer. While this upcoming weekend is the unofficial start of the summer season, it being Memorial Day weekend, what really showcases the start …

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Answering What Happened to the Shark from The Captain’s Table in Wildwood Crest

Answering What Happened to the Shark from The Captain’s Table in Wildwood Crest Here at the Wildwood Video Archive, I always tell people the same thing. If you have a question or a video idea, send it my way. Some of the best stories come from things I don’t know yet. And even after covering …

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Run to Remember Returns to North Wildwood for 9th Annual Event Honoring Veterans

Run to Remember Returns to North Wildwood for 9th Annual Event Honoring Veterans North Wildwood will once again serve as the backdrop for the 9th Annual Run to Remember is set to take place on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The event, which continues to grow each year, is focused on honoring veterans and remembering those …

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Children’s Fresh Air Home In North Wildwood To Officially Open

Children’s Fresh Air Home In North Wildwood To Officially Open After nearly two decades of renovations and rebuilding, one of North Wildwood’s most historic and meaningful institutions is officially ready to reopen. The Children’s Fresh Air Home has announced it will host a Ribbon Cutting and VIP Open House on June 13th, marking a major …

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