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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!

What Happened With The 4th of July Fireworks Ending

What Happened With The 4th of July Fireworks Ending If you were down on Monday, July 4th for the 10pm firework display you would have noticed something very strange. As with any firework show, it always ends with a big BANG. This sometimes involves a hundred fireworks going off at once. This show though didn’t …

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New Bar Coming to North Wildwood!

New Bar Coming to North Wildwood! For several months we have been giving you updates on the new projects taking place in the Wildwoods in our “Monthly Wildwoods Construction Updates.” One of those projects we wrote about was the North Wildwood Marina which applied back in April of 2021 to renovate and redevelop its entire …

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NEW Wildwood Statues – 2022 – Tour Video

NEW Wildwood Statues – 2022 – Tour Video There are 7 new life-like statues all over wildwood that have sprung up this past June. Let’s talk about these beautiful pieces of art and give you a tour! Back in May, the City of Wildwood introduced the “Arts in the Parks Summer Series.” This program allowed …

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Simpsons Moe’s Tavern No More on the Wildwood Boardwalk?

Simpsons Moe’s Tavern No More on the Wildwood Boardwalk? There has been a strange turn of events for a new shop up on the boardwalk. This past June we announced that a Simpsons pop-up, Moe’s Tavern, was opening up on the boardwalk. Simpsons Moe’s Tavern No More on the Wildwood Boardwalk? This pre-paid event took …

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North Wildwood Christmas in July 2022

North Wildwood Christmas in July 2022 Press Release NORTH WILDWOOD – The North Wildwood Beach Patrol will continue a 30-year tradition of celebrating “Christmas in July.” On Saturday, July 23rd starting at noon, Santa will travel along the North Wildwood Beach, while his helpers hand out candy canes and play festive music. It is a perfect opportunity …

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NEW – Morey’s Pier Dante’s Dungeon Refurbishment 2022

NEW – Morey’s Pier Dante’s Dungeon Refurbishment 2022 Morey’s Surfside Pier has now been open for a month and if you haven’t visited yet there have been some changes. The Balloon Race is finally back after being down for a year, IT received a new light package and Dante’s Dungeon had gotten a massive refurbishment. …

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