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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!

Wildwoods Construction Update – March 2024

Wildwoods Construction Update – March 2024 It’s been over a month since the Wildwood Video Archive’s last Wildwoods Construction Update video. The last one, filmed in January, showcased a ton of great new projects happening all over the island ranging from small remodels up to new hotels. You can check out that video to compare …

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SS United States In BIG Trouble

SS United States In Big Trouble The iconic ocean liner SS United States, currently moored in the docks of Philadelphia, is facing significant challenges. Commissioned by the United States government in response to the need for a rapid transatlantic passenger vessel, the SS United States was not merely a mode of transportation but a symbol …

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Brandon’s Pancake House Put Up For Sale

Brandon’s Pancake House Put Up For Sale Brandon’s Pancake House, located at 6200 New Jersey Avenue in Wildwood Crest has not only become a great place to grab a bite but also a place that spreads kindness and love. Opening up last summer, Brandon’s Pancake House was inspired by Karl and Aimee Famiano’s son Brandon, …

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Barefoot Country Music Festival 2024 Lineup!

Barefoot Country Music Festival 2024 Lineup! It is finally here. With only a few short months until the 2024 Barefoot Country Music Festival, the official lineup has been released. From June 20th to 23rd, 2024, the beachfront at 3601 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260, nestled between the iconic Morey’s Piers, will transform into a mecca for …

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Dredging the Wildwoods Back Bays 2024

Dredging the Wildwoods Back Bays 2024 Those driving around North Wildwood’s back streets may have noticed something strange. The lots behind ACME and the North Wildwood boat ramp have large pipes, geotextile bags, and machinery coming from the bays. This is part of the Wildwood Channel Complex dredging project. In a bid to restore safe …

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Wildwoods Dune Project Update

Wildwoods Dune Project Update A long-awaited shore protection project is finally taking tangible shape after over a decade of collaborative efforts between The Wildwoods, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The initiative, which aims to bolster the shoreline defenses not just for North Wildwood …

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The Wildwoods Featured on British Travel Show – WATCH

The Wildwoods Featured on British Travel Show Doo Wop played a significant role in the cultural history of America and nowhere else in the country does Doo Wop shine so brightly. In the 1950s and 1960s, the Wildwoods emerged as one of the most popular vacation destinations for families, particularly from the Philadelphia and New …

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Shorebreak Cafe Opening Second Location

Shorebreak Cafe Opening Second Location A very popular Sea Isle City breakfast stop is gearing up to open up its second location. Shorebreak Cafe, which is currently located in Sea Isle City, has quickly gained a following over the past few years. Opened by Dana Iannelli, she brought her love of baking onto the island …

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