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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!

Another New Jersey Offshore Wind Farm Collapses

New Jersey’s offshore wind industry has been hit with yet another setback. Leading Light Wind, a major project once expected to power one million homes, has officially withdrawn from consideration, according to a letter sent to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. The project had already been delayed twice and was awaiting approval for …

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Northwest Florida Unites to Transform the SS United States Into the World’s Largest Artificial Reef

Northwest Florida Unites to Transform the SS United States Into the World’s Largest Artificial Reef We have mini-update when it come to the SS United States. A new regional partnership has taken shape in Northwest Florida as Destin Fort Walton Beach and the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners announced a major collaboration with Visit Pensacola …

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Shaboozey Is Coming to Wildwood For BCMF 2026

Shaboozey Is Coming to Wildwood For BCMF 2026 BCMF Ballers Week kicked off today with a major reveal, bringing one of the biggest rising names in music to the Wildwood beach next summer. Festival organizers announced that Shaboozey, the five-time GRAMMY-nominated artist who is reshaping modern country music, will take the stage at the Barefoot …

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Cool Scoops Owners Announce Plans to Retire After Twenty Four Seasons in North Wildwood

Cool Scoops Owners Announce Plans to Retire After Twenty Four Seasons in North Wildwood For more than two decades, Cool Scoops has been one of the most recognizable and beloved destinations in North Wildwood. The bright neon lights, classic car booths, and walls filled with mid-century memorabilia have made the 1950s-themed ice cream parlor much …

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New Indoor Sports Complex Coming to Cape May County

New Indoor Sports Complex Coming to Cape May County Cape May County officials have reached an agreement that will give local athletes access to a modern, privately built indoor sports complex while saving taxpayers millions. The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 604-25 during its November 12 meeting, authorizing a memorandum of agreement with Aviation Sports …

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North Wildwood Boutique That Shore Store Announces December Closure

North Wildwood Boutique ‘That Shore Store’ Announces December Closure That Shore Store, the North Wildwood boutique at 1707 New Jersey Ave known for its creative gifts, coastal aesthetic, and strong community connection, will officially close at the end of December. Owner Irene, who opened the shop as a passion project and later expanded it with …

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Miranda Lambert and More Are Coming to Wildwood For Barefoot Country Music Fest 2026

Miranda Lambert and More Are Coming to Wildwood For Barefoot Country Music Fest 2026 The countdown to summer in the Wildwoods has officially begun. The Barefoot Country Music Fest, the Northeast’s largest outdoor country music celebration, has announced its 2026 Thursday Kick Off lineup, and the beach is set for one of its biggest opening …

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Cape May County Launches Major Legal Battle Against NJ Climate Rules

Cape May County Launches Major Legal Battle Against NJ Climate Rules The Cape May County Board of County Commissioners voted on November 12, 2025, to formally and forcefully oppose the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s proposed rulemaking package known as “Protecting Against Climate Threat (PACT)” and “Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL).” In a decisive …

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North Wildwood Sues New Jersey DEP Over Failed Shore Project

North Wildwood Sues New Jersey DEP Over Failed Shore Project North Wildwood officials are escalating their long-running battle with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, filing a lawsuit they say is necessary to protect the community from the growing threat of coastal erosion. In a sharply worded statement, Mayor Patrick Rosenello announced that the …

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Splash Zone Waterpark Assets Head to Auction December 9

Splash Zone Waterpark Assets Head to Auction December 9 Just months after closing its gates for the final time, Wildwood’s Splash Zone Waterpark will officially head to auction in December, marking the end of one of the Boardwalk’s most recognizable attractions. The sale, organized by HyperAMS Auction Services, is taking place now online on and …

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