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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!

Oceanview Lobby Demolished – Madison Resorts

Oceanview Lobby Demolished  In what some are calling a major loss to Doo-Wop preservation, the historic Oceanview Lobby has been demolished. Located at 7201 Ocean Avenue in Wildwood Crest, the Oceanview motel is going through a massive rejuvenation to become the new Madison Resorts. The Oceanview Motel, which opened in 1963 as the Admiral Motel, …

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Philly Rock Icon Charlie Gracie Passes

Philly Rock Icon Charlie Gracie Passes Rockabilly pioneer Charlie Gracie passed away on Friday, December 16th at the age of 95. On December 17th rumors started to circulate about his health after fans started to write remembrance posts. While his Facebook page didn’t officially comment on it yet, they did put a message online that …

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The History of The Cape May Lighthouse

The History of The Cape May Lighthouse The Cape May Lighthouse is a historic beacon located in Cape May, New Jersey, that has guided ships through the treacherous waters off the southern tip of New Jersey for over 200 years. The lighthouse was first constructed in 1823 after a series of shipwrecks in the area …

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New Jersey Christmas Week Weather Storm Update

New Jersey Christmas Week Weather Storm Update Christmas travel plans may be disrupted in New Jersey due to a forecasted storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The storm is expected to hit the region on Christmas Eve and continue through Christmas Day, potentially causing delays and disruptions for those traveling by air, road, or …

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Inside the New Cape Square Entertainment Center

Inside the New Cape Square Entertainment Center With the release of the movie of the year, “Avatar: The Way of Water,” breaking records at the box office, many Cape May County residents are wondering when their new movie theater will be open. The movie theater they are referring to is the Cape Square Theater which …

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Stranded Cape May Boaters’ Survival Story

Stranded Cape May Boaters’ Survival Story There might be a really great documentary to be made about the Cape May boaters who were lost at sea. After they were saved by a Dutch ship, the boaters told a story that one could only think would be a fictional movie. With winter coming in quickly, 64-year-old …

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Wildwood’s Sinclair Gas Station is Officially Open

Sinclair Gas Station is Officially Open Those driving down Rio Grande Avenue in Wildwood today were in for a treat. After what feels like years of construction, the new Sinclair Gas Station is officially open. Gas attendants were filling up cars as new flags flew out front indicating to passing cars that they could stop …

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