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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!

Fuel Spill at Wildwood Wawa Shuts Down Streets

Fuel Spill at Wildwood Wawa Shuts Down Streets UPDATE: One Lane Has Opened Moving East, But the Wawa is Still Closed If you were trying to get into Wildwood via Rio Grande Avenue on Sunday, chances are you ran into major delays. A significant fuel spill at the Wawa located at 418 West Rio Grande …

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Wildwood Rite Aid Closing—Wawa to Build Retro Gas Station – Final Tour

Wildwood Rite Aid Closing—Wawa to Build Retro Gas Station – Final Tour It’s the end of an era in Wildwood as the Rite Aid located at Schellenger and New Jersey Ave (3400 New Jersey Ave) is officially closing its doors on Sunday, July 19th. There are a ton of mixed feelings about this one, especially …

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Wildwood Boardwalk Connector Project Finally Coming!

Wildwood Boardwalk Connector Project Finally Coming! Big news for Wildwood! After years of planning and behind-the-scenes work, the city has officially secured a $2.3 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation to fully fund a long-awaited project: the Boardwalk-Pacific Avenue Pedestrian Connector. In simple terms, Wildwood is getting a brand-new, safe, and stylish …

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John’s Water Ice Opens New Location on Wildwood Boardwalk

John’s Water Ice Opens New Location on Wildwood Boardwalk John’s Water Ice, the legendary Philly spot known for its old-school Italian ice, has officially opened a brand-new location right on the Wildwood boardwalk! If you’re from the Philly area, there’s a good chance you already know the name. John’s has been scooping out refreshing water …

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NEW – The Tram Car Store Expands to 2nd Store on the Wildwood Boardwalk!

NEW – The Tram Car Store Expands to 2nd Store on the Wildwood Boardwalk! If you have been down the Wildwood Boardwalk lately, you might have noticed something new. The Tram Car Store has officially opened its second location. After a successful first year at their original 21st Street shop in North Wildwood, the store …

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New $350 Million Bridge Project Coming to Cape May County

New $350 Million Bridge Project Coming to Cape May County Cape May County is moving forward with what may become the largest construction project in its history. During the July 8 County Commission meeting, officials unveiled a detailed 3D video rendering of the plan to replace the aging Middle Thorofare Bridge. The Wildwood Video Archive …

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Celebrity Spotted Filming on the Wildwood Boardwalk

Celebrity Spotted Filming on the Wildwood Boardwalk The Wildwoods are one of the most recognizable and nostalgic shore destinations on the East Coast, so it’s no surprise when a film company picks our iconic boardwalk as the backdrop for their next project. Visitors were stunned earlier this week when a film crew was spotted setting …

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Man Who Allegedly Beheaded Seagull on Wildwood Boardwalk Has Been Indicted

Man Who Allegedly Beheaded Seagull on Wildwood Boardwalk Has Been Indicted A Cape May County man who allegedly decapitated a seagull on the Wildwood Boardwalk has officially been indicted on multiple charges, including animal cruelty and child endangerment. Franklin C. Zeigler, 30, of Erma, was indicted by a Cape May County grand jury on June …

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North Wildwood Hosts 2025 BBQ & Blues Festival This Weekend

North Wildwood Hosts 2025 BBQ & Blues Festival This Weekend If you’re the kind of person who believes that ribs taste better with a side of blues, then clear your calendar because one of the Wildwoods’ most delicious and soulful weekends is making its return! The 27th Annual New Jersey State Barbecue Championship & Anglesea …

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Cape May County’s Newspaper ‘The Shoppe’ Says Final Farewell After 46 Years

Cape May County’s Newspaper ‘The Shoppe’ Says Final Farewell After 46 Years After 46 years of dedicated service to the residents of Cape May County, The Shoppe, also known as the CMC Shoppers Guide, has announced its final issue. The heartfelt farewell, issued by the paper’s long-standing staff and published this week, marks the end …

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