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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!

Pompeo’s To Finally Reopen!

Pompeo’s To Finally Reopen! We have some great news coming out of North Wildwood today! Pompeo’s, located at 17th and the boardwalk is finally opening! They don’t have an official date but their Facebook page says they are opening July 4th Weekend. Pompeo’s had been a stable on the Wildwood Boardwalk since 1978. The past …

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Wildwood Boardwalk Repair Update (Tour)

Wildwood Boardwalk Repair Update (Tour) This has truly been a roller coaster of emotions for the Wildwood Boardwalk repair project. As you may know, last summer part of the Wildwood Boardwalk, (past the Wildwoods convention center) had to be closed to issues with the concrete supports where the tram car drives on. It started to …

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Samuel’s Pancake House Owners Retire

Samuel’s Pancake House Owners Retire We have some news coming out of North Wildwood. For a while now we have been getting asked a ton of questions about Samuel’s Pancake House located at 1610 Surf Ave. (Corner of 17th and Surf). Normally they open for the summer back in early May but everyone had noticed …

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What’s Open This Weekend In The Wildwoods (June 26th-June 28th)

What’s Open This Weekend In The Wildwoods (June 26th-June 28th) We are one week into summer and we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel for Covid-19 restrictions. As we head into the weekend let’s do our recap of what will be open this weekend in the Wildwoods. Currently New Jersey …

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Clarifying NY, NJ and CT Travel Quarantine

Clarifying NY, NJ and CT Travel Quarantine During a joint press conference on June 24th, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New York Governor,  Andrew Cuomo, and Connecticut Governor, Ned Lamont announced new travel advisories for those visiting New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. The advisory requires visitors arriving from states with high Covid-19 rates to go …

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Morey’s Piers Announces 2020 Opening Date

Morey’s Piers Announces 2020 Opening Date Around 1:30pm on Tuesday June 23rd, Governor Phil Murphy announced that as of Thursday July 2nd Outdoor amusement parks, outdoor water parks and playground can finally open at 50% capacity. If you want to read that announcement click the link below. Rides and Waterparks Get Green Light to Open!! …

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Rides and Waterparks Get Green Light to Open!!

Rides and Waterparks Get Green Light to Open!! WE have some amazing news coming out of Trenton! Yesterday we told you that there had to be a BIG announcement coming due to so many amusement companies in the state of New Jersey putting out hiring notices. If you want to read that article click the …

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Wildwood Fireworks Back On But In New Location

Wildwood Fireworks Back On But In New Location We have some great news coming out of the Wildwoods today! The Wildwood fireworks are BACK ON!!! You heard that correctly!  According to city officials fireworks will officially kick off on the 4th of July at 10pm. To make things even better, the officials also said that …

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NJ Amusements Are Hiring… What Does This Mean For Arcades And Rides

NJ Amusements Are Hiring… What Does This Mean For Arcades Today we have been seeing some subtle hints that a big announcement is coming to New Jersey. After New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy announced that indoor dining can resume starting on July 2nd, we saw many amusement companies from Seaside heights to Wildwood announce job …

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Over 500 Summer Jobs Available At Morey’s Piers

Over 500 Summer Jobs Available At Morey’s Piers Press Release The Wildwoods, NJ – June 22, 2020 – Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Water Parks, located on the boardwalk in Wildwood, NJ is NOW hiring for seasonal staff with more than 500 positions available.   As New Jersey begins to reopen and tourists return to this premier Jersey Shore destination, …

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