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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!

Curley’s Fries Return to the Wildwood Boardwalk, Marking the Start of Summer

Curley’s Fries Return to the Wildwood Boardwalk, Marking the Start of Summer There are always signs that summer is officially on the way. The temperatures start climbing, flowers begin to bloom, and lawns across New Jersey finally need cutting again. But down the shore, those seasonal cues take on a different meaning. Here in the …

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Wildwoods Boardwalk Ranked #1 in the Nation Again by USA Today

Wildwoods Boardwalk Ranked #1 in the Nation Again by USA Today For the second year in a row, the Wildwoods Boardwalk has officially been named the best in the country. USA Today just released its 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and once again, the Wildwoods took the top spot, beating out some of the most …

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Wildwood Moves To Shut Down Boardwalk Overnight With New 1AM Curfew

Wildwood Moves To Shut Down Boardwalk Overnight With New 1AM Curfew The City of Wildwood is taking a major step toward tightening control of late-night activity on its iconic boardwalk. During its April 8 meeting, the Board of Commissioners introduced Ordinance No. 1350-26, which would officially establish operating hours for the Wildwood Boardwalk for the …

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Ocean City Launching Weekly Drone Shows for America’s 250th Celebration

Ocean City Launching Weekly Drone Shows for America’s 250th Celebration This summer, Ocean City is rolling out a brand new nighttime attraction that could quickly become one of the biggest draws on the Jersey Shore. In celebration of the upcoming United States Semiquincentennial, the city has announced America 250: Lights Over Ocean City—a weekly drone …

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North Wildwood’s Patrick Rosenello Steps Down and Heads to County Commissioner Role

North Wildwood’s Patrick Rosenello Steps Down and Heads to County Commissioner Role North Wildwood is seeing a major shift in its local leadership. City Council President Patrick Rosenello announced Monday, April 13, that he is stepping down from his position after accepting an appointment to the Cape May County Board of Commissioners. The move closes …

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New Parking Lot to Add 70 Spaces in Downtown Wildwood Ahead of Summer Season

New Parking Lot to Add 70 Spaces in Downtown Wildwood Ahead of Summer Season Downtown Wildwood is getting a boost just in time for the busy summer months, with plans now in place for a brand new public parking lot that will add approximately 70 spaces in a key area of the city. According to …

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Al the Steak King’s Return to North Wildwood Is Moving Fast

Al the Steak King’s Return to North Wildwood Is Moving Fast Just over a month after the announcement that Al the Steak King would be making its return to the Wildwoods, we now have our first real update and it’s a big one. Renovations are officially underway at their future home at 2010 New Jersey …

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How North Wildwood Is Rebuilding Its Beaches With Giant Steel Walls

How North Wildwood Is Rebuilding Its Beaches With Giant Steel Walls Have you ever wondered how they actually build bulkheads on the beach? We did too, so we stopped by the North Wildwood Bulkhead Project, happening between 12th Avenue and 15th Street, to show you exactly how it’s done. The Wildwood Video Archive filmed an …

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Demolition Starts for 18 Unit Apartment Complex in Wildwood

Demolition Starts for 18 Unit Apartment Complex in Wildwood Now that spring has officially arrived, construction season in the Wildwoods is beginning to ramp up in a big way. After a busy off-season filled with early groundwork and planning, crews across the island are now moving projects forward at full speed. One area that continues …

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Major Upgrade Underway for Great White Coaster at Morey’s Piers

Major Upgrade Underway for Great White Coaster at Morey’s Piers If you’ve walked the boardwalk in Wildwood lately and noticed work happening on the Morey’s Piers Great White coaster, here’s what’s actually going on. The park is in the middle of a focused upgrade to one of its most iconic rides, replacing about 485 feet …

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