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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!

New Wildwood Crest Motel Construction Update

New Wildwood Crest Motel Construction Update Construction of Wildwood Crest’s new motel, Mahalo, is well underway. For those who don’t know, back in July we reported that The Ocean Holiday Motel, located at 6501 Ocean Ave in Wildwood Crest, was sold for $4.55 million. The new owners, Icona, plan making big changes to the building …

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Wildwood’s Two-Day Christmas Festival

Wildwood’s Two-Day Christmas Festival This weekend Christmas is getting kicked off in the Wildwoods. Join us in Byrne Plaza on Friday and Saturday, December 6th and 7th for Christmas in the Plaza sponsored by the Greater Wildwood Jaycees. It will be a two-day event that will include Free carnival rides, craft and food vendors, holiday …

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Wildwood Cyber Monday Holiday Sale

Wildwood Cyber Monday Holiday Sale This year we are selling our 2020 Wildwood Calendar, a limited edition Wildwood Pin, mugs, shirts, socks and tons of new additions. Until midnight tonight, shop our Tee-Spring sale at 20% off. This is a once a year sale. Use the code “WWFUN” on our Tee-Spring to get the discount. …

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Monday Snow Totals Climbing

Monday Snow Totals Climbing According to the National Weather Service…. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY… WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. WHERE…Portions of central and southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. WHEN…From 9 AM Monday to 4 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS…Plan on …

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Sam’s Pizza 2020 Opening Day Announced

Sam’s Pizza 2020 Opening Day Announced While summer has only been gone for a few months it sure feels like it’s been forever. One sign that summer will be here sooner than you think is that Sam’s Pizza Palace, located at 26th and the boardwalk, just announced their opening day. It felt just like yesterday …

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Morey’s Piers’ Christmas Ferris Wheel

Christmas Ferris Wheel You know that it’s time for Christmas when Morey’s Piers lights up their ferris wheel! That’s right!! Even though Morey’s Piers has been closed since Columbus day, they still get in the Christmas spirit by lighting up their ferris wheel in Christmas designs. This year they added a few new designs including …

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Testa Rejects Boardwalk Repair Bill, Calls For Trenton To Act

Testa Rejects Boardwalk Repair Bill, Calls For Trenton To Act Back on September 18th, State Senate President Steve Sweeney, Sen. Bob Andrzejczak and other local legislators met in Wildwood to announce a plan that would help repair the Wildwood Boardwalk. This bill, S-4168, would gather the money through the state Transportation Trust Fund. If you want …

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Crashed Boat Raised In Cape May

Crashed Boat Raised In Cape May On Tuesday night around 6:30pm a 26-foot recreational boat struck the Cape May Inlet jetty. Three people were taken to a hospital with one of them being transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Atlantic City campus. There injuries have not been disclosed yet. After the crash our friends, Cape …

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The Children’s Fresh Air Home Update

The Children’s Fresh Air Home Update I am so glad to be giving you all an update on the Children’s Fresh Air Home here in North Wildwood. For those who don’t know about the Children’s Fresh Air Home in North Wildwood here is a quick little summary. For nearly a century (1923), the Children’s Fresh …

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