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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!

Inside South Jersey’s Most Expensive Home Worth Nearly $23 Million

Inside South Jersey’s Most Expensive Home Worth Nearly $23 Million If you happen to have an extra $23 million sitting around, one of the most incredible homes at the Jersey Shore could be yours. A newly built home at 5499 Dune Drive in Avalon is currently listed for a crazy $22,950,000, making it one of …

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Santucci’s Pizza in Wildwood Looks to Add Bar and Alcohol Service

Santucci’s Pizza in Wildwood Looks to Add Bar and Alcohol Service It looks like we might be getting a new bar down here in Wildwood, but its not where you think it would be. Wildwood 26th Ave LLC, the owner of the property currently at 402 E. 26th Avenue, has filed an application with the …

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This Weekend in the Wildwoods TROG, Italian Festival, Oktoberfest & More.

This Weekend in the Wildwoods TROG, Italian Festival, Oktoberfest & More October has arrived in the Wildwoods, but the events calendar isn’t slowing down just yet. This weekend brings one of the most unique events of the entire year back to the Wildwood beach, along with an Italian festival, Oktoberfest celebrations and a new Halloween-themed …

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Wildwood Boardwalk Is Getting Bigger Again With A Major Expansion Underway

Wildwood Boardwalk Is Getting Bigger Again With A Major Expansion Underway The Wildwood Boardwalk is getting bigger again. Earlier this week, the City of Wildwood announced several major Boardwalk closures that will remain in place through the spring of 2027. While the notice told visitors where the closures would take place, it didn’t explain exactly …

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Another Section of Atlantic Ave is Getting Rebuilt in North Wildwood

Another Section of Atlantic Ave Is Getting Rebuilt in North Wildwood Another section of Atlantic Avenue in North Wildwood is getting ready for a complete rebuild, and this one will fill in one of the remaining gaps along a stretch of the road that has seen several years of major infrastructure work. The City of …

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Abandoned Wildwood Lot Could Become Parking Garage

Abandoned Wildwood Lot Could Become Parking Garage Finding a parking spot near the Wildwood Boardwalk could look very different in the future. Cape May County is taking its first steps toward what could eventually become a multistory parking garage just off the Boardwalk. During the Sept. 22 Cape May County Board of County Commissioners meeting, …

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New Jersey Declares State of Emergency as Nor’easter Threatens Major Coastal Flooding

State of Emergency Declared as Nor’easter Targets Jersey Shore With Major Flooding New Jersey is now under a State of Emergency in eight counties as a powerful nor’easter moves into the region, bringing some serious concerns for the Jersey Shore this weekend. Governor Mikie Sherrill declared the State of Emergency beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, …

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Coastal Flooding, Strong Winds and Dangerous Surf Expected Along Jersey Shore

Coastal Flooding, Strong Winds and Dangerous Surf Expected Along Jersey Shore If you’re heading down the Shore over the next few days, you’re going to want to keep an eye on the weather as we could be looking at some pretty rough conditions through the weekend. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly released its …

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Nor’easter Threat Continues as Coastal Flooding And 45 MPH Winds Target Jersey Shore

Nor’easter Threat Continues as Coastal Flooding And 45 MPH Winds Target Jersey Shore The rough weather we have been watching along the Jersey Shore isn’t going away just yet, and now all eyes are turning toward what could happen this weekend. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly released its latest briefing Wednesday afternoon, September …

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The Rook Wildwood Listed for Sale for Nearly $4 Million

The Rook Wildwood Listed for Sale for Nearly $4 Million A relatively new addition to Wildwood’s Pacific Avenue restaurant scene has officially hit the market. The Rook Wildwood, located at 2708 Pacific Avenue, is being offered for sale with an asking price of $3,999,900, according to a newly posted commercial real estate listing. For those …

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