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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!

Wildwoods Construction Update December 2025

Wildwoods Construction Update December 2025 As the holiday season settles in and Santa prepares for his annual journey around the world, the Wildwoods are busy working behind the scenes to deliver something just as exciting. A wave of construction projects is underway across the island, all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience ahead of the …

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NJ Single-Use Utensils Ban Moves Forward

NJ Single-Use Utensils Ban Moves Forward A newly advancing New Jersey State Senate bill could soon change a small but familiar part of dining out and ordering takeout across the state. Senate Bill S3195 focuses on reducing waste from single use plastic utensils and condiment packets by shifting how food service businesses provide these items …

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New SS United States Museum Plans Reveal Stunning Artifact Displays

New SS United States Museum Plans Reveal Stunning Artifact Displays Newly released details and images from the SS United States Conservancy are offering the clearest picture yet of what the future SS United States Museum and Visitor Experience could look like. Most of the new images are coming from a recent pamphlet that the SS …

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The Most Magical House in Cape May County

The Most Magical House in Cape May County If you thought the Halloween display at 105 East 5th Avenue in North Wildwood was impressive, the family behind it has done it again. The Manna family, whose home drew thousands of visitors this fall with what many called the spookiest Halloween house in Cape May County, …

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5 Inches or More Snow Possible in South Jersey – 7PM Update

5 Inches or More Snow Possible in South Jersey – 7PM Update A winter storm is expected to impact South Jersey beginning Saturday night and continuing through Sunday morning, bringing accumulating snow followed by a prolonged stretch of bitter cold temperatures, according to the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly. Forecasters say conditions have …

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New Park is Coming to Cape May County – County Park East

New Park is Coming to Cape May County – County Park East Cape May County officials have finalized a revised development plan for County Park East that significantly reduces project costs while preserving the vision of a modern, high quality recreational destination for residents and visitors. At their December 9 meeting, the Cape May County …

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Snow Possible in South Jersey This Weekend as New Forecasts Update

Snow Possible in South Jersey This Weekend as New Forecasts Update South Jersey may see its first touch of winter this weekend as new forecasts issued within the past two hours now show an increased chance for light snow across the region. While totals will remain modest, the timing of the system could create slick …

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Help Preserve One of Wildwood’s Most Iconic Tram Cars

Help Preserve One of Wildwood’s Most Iconic Tram Cars You now have the chance to help save and restore a true Wildwood legend. Tram Car 8, one of the most recognizable vehicles to ever roll along the boardwalk, has officially been rescued from the scrap yard. After spending years transporting families, vacationers, and generations of …

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The Hereford Inlet Sees MAJOR Sand Shift

The Hereford Inlet Sees Major Sand Shift If you have been following the Wildwood Video Archive for any amount of time, you know that Hereford Inlet is one of the most unpredictable stretches of coastline in all of New Jersey. A quick look at satellite images from 2020 and 2025 shows the inlet transforming in …

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Mystery Solved! – A Rare Stained Glass Discovered Inside a 127 Year Old Wildwood Crest Mansion

Mystery Solved! – A Rare Stained Glass Discovered Inside a 127 Year Old Wildwood Crest Mansion During a recent tour of one of Wildwood Crest’s oldest homes, we expected to see original woodwork, period architecture, and the kind of Victorian charm that still survives in pockets of the island. What we did not expect was …

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