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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!

Wildwood’s Giant Wheel Hub Removed As Major Refurbishment Continues

Wildwood’s Giant Wheel Hub Removed As Major Refurbishment Continues

Wildwood’s Giant Wheel Hub Removed As Major Refurbishment Continues The iconic Giant Wheel on Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, New Jersey, has officially entered its most dramatic phase yet as the entire structure has now been disassembled. Last Friday construction crews successfully removed the massive central hub, marking a major milestone in one of the largest …

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The Wildwoods $54 Million Dune Project Has Been Canceled

The Wildwoods $54 Million Dune Project Has Been Canceled

The Wildwoods $54 Million Dune Project Has Been Canceled After more than a decade of planning, engineering, and negotiation, a long-awaited dune and beach replenishment project for the Wildwoods has officially been terminated. The decision, announced Friday, November 7, by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, ends what was once envisioned …

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Kelsea Ballerini Is Coming to Wildwood For the Barefoot Country Music Fest

Kelsea Ballerini Is Coming to Wildwood For the Barefoot Country Music Fest

Kelsea Ballerini Is Coming to Wildwood For the Barefoot Country Music Fest The Barefoot Country Music Fest (BCMF) is already shaping up to be one of the biggest events of 2026. Organizers have officially announced that multi-platinum country superstar Kelsea Ballerini will headline the beachfront festival when it returns to Wildwood from June 18 through …

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Construction Begins on The Wildwood Boardwalk’s Luxury Hotel The Wild Resort

Construction Begins on The Wildwood Boardwalk’s Luxury Hotel: The Wild Resort

Construction Begins on The Wildwood Boardwalk’s Luxury Hotel: The Wild Resort All summer long, guests have been walking by the big grey building at Glenwood and the boardwalk and reading the giant banner, “Coming Spring 2025.” The sign promised something exciting, a brand-new resort that would soon rise above the boardwalk. For months, curiosity grew …

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