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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!

No Beach Behind Morey’s Surfside Pier?

No Beach Behind Morey’s Surfside Pier? It’s no secret that beach erosion in North Wildwood has gotten worse over the past five years. While the city has been fighting Mother Nature by building bulkheads and replenishing the beaches, this is the second year in a row that a major project to fix the beaches cannot …

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Where the Wildwood Tramcar Sleeps – Tour

Where the Wildwood Tramcar Sleeps – Tour For generations, the Wildwood Tramcar has been an iconic fixture of the Wildwoods. With its iconic “Watch The Tramcar Please,” the biggest soundscape of the island, it has become more than just a ride on the boardwalk but a timeless experience woven into the fabric of the community. …

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Timothée Chalamet Movie To Film in Cape May – Looking For Extras!

Timothée Chalamet Movie To Film in Cape May – Looking For Extras! Timothée Chalamet, widely recognized for his role as Paul Atreides in “Dune: Part Two,” is rumored to be delving into another iconic character, this time portraying the legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. The film, tentatively titled “A Complete Unknown,” is set to capture pivotal …

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Joe Joe’s Tacos and Tequila is Expanding

Joe Joe’s Tacos and Tequila is Expanding Exciting developments are underway on Olde New Jersey Avenue in North Wildwood. Amidst the ongoing transformation, from the Inlet’s new building addition across the street to the anticipation of a great breakfast spot opening this summer, there’s yet another buzz-worthy addition on the horizon. Last summer, the sale …

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Famous Wildwoods Sign To Drop “S” Letter

Famous Wildwoods Sign To Drop “S” Letter The next time you come and visit the Wildwoods, you may notice something very different. For over a decade, the famous Wildwoods Sign has been welcoming millions of visitors to the island. Located at Rio Grande and the Wildwood Boardwalk, this sign has become the most photographed place …

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Battleship New Jersey Dry Dock Tours Are Available!

Battleship New Jersey Dry Dock Tours Are Available! Dry Dock #3 at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard is now the temporary home to the iconic Battleship New Jersey, which is currently undergoing a significant transformation. Over the past 48 hours, water has been pumped out of the dry dock so that crews can get started on …

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Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Finished! – Phases 3,4,5

Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Finished! – Tour Phases 3,4,5 The Wildwood Boardwalk reconstruction phases 3, 4, and 5 are almost done BUT on Friday, March 29th, we were able to finally walk on most of it as it opened to the public. The news came around 11 am when the city of Wildwood announced that as …

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Stinging “Spaghetti Monsters” Wash Up On Texas Beaches

Stinging “Spaghetti Monsters” Wash Up On Texas Beaches Living by the shore offers us the privilege of encountering a diverse array of marine life. From graceful Sea Angels to ugly Monkfish, the things that wash up on our shores often pique our curiosity. In Texas, residents are currently experiencing a similar phenomenon. A recent post …

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Domino’s Pizza Wildwood Boardwalk Location is Almost Ready

Domino’s Pizza Wildwood Boardwalk Location is Almost Ready You read that right, Domino’s Pizza is officially coming to the Wildwood Boardwalk for summer 2024. Located at 2901 Boardwalk, Magnolia Ave and the boardwalk, this will be the first time a chain Pizza store has opened up on the boardwalk. The Wildwood Video Archive has been …

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New Proposed NJ Bill Aimed to Protect School Grounds from Drones

New Proposed NJ Bill Aimed to Protect School Grounds from Drones In response to a concerning incident, earlier this year at Elsinboro Township School in Salem County, Assemblyman Dave Bailey, Jr. (3rd legislative district) has introduced legislation aimed at restricting the usage of drones from hovering or surveilling on school grounds without the prior consent …

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