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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!

The Time 280 Alligators Got Loose In Wildwood

The Time 280 Alligators Got Loose In Wildwood From Jan 17, 1920 – Dec 5, 1933 prohibition hit the country hard. With full government support, there was a ban on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages. The government trusted local law enforcement to carry out the law of removing and discarding all …

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Wildwood Wants Your Feedback On Pacific Avenue

Wildwood Wants Your Feedback On Pacific Avenue The Pacific Avenue Redevelopment Initiative, a partnership between the city of Wildwood and Cape May Country, is preparing a study for the potential redevelopment of Pacific Ave and they want you to share your ideas on how planning and redevelopment can improve this area of the city. The …

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Could Congress Hall Close For 3 Months?

Could Congress Hall Close For 3 Months? Covid-19 has surely shaken the businesses of Cape May County. Due to the restrictions, not only on traveling but also on opening dates, many businesses suffered. These businesses were hoping that things would be better by now to make up for loss summer revenue but with restaurants still …

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Wildwood’s Own Leads Lakers To Championship Title

Wildwood’s Own Leads Lakers To Championship Title For those who were watching the Los Angeles Lakers/Miami Heat game last night may have seen the Lakers win a championship. Little did you know that there is an awesome Wildwood connection to that game. Frank Vogel, who is the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, is …

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Mack’s And Sam’s Pizza Last Weekend Hours

Mack’s And Sam’s Pizza Last Weekend Hours You know it’s truly the end of the summer season when both of the pizza power houses on the Wildwood Boardwalk close for the year. This Monday, October 12th, will be the last day for both Mack’s Pizza and Sam’s Pizza. The Mack’s location at Robert’s Ave is …

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Icona Mahalo Update And Blueprints

Icona Mahalo Update And Blueprints Over the past year we have been updating you on all of the construction that’s taking place at the Ocean Holiday Motel. Located at 6501 Ocean Ave in Wildwood Crest,the motel was sold last July (2019) for $4.55 million to Icona. You can read about that announcement by clicking the …

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2020 Wildwood Halloween Information

2020 Wildwood Halloween Information Before we get started we do have a fun Halloween event taking place in Wildwood. On Saturday October 31st from 1pm-3pm, join us for the annual Trunk or Treat. It is a safe and socially distanced event which will feature food, games, candy and prizes. It will take place at Fox …

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(Doo-Wop) Sinclair Gas Station Coming To Wildwood

(Doo-Wop) Sinclair Gas Station Coming To Wildwood We have some AMAZING news coming out of the Wildwoods today! Back in August when we did our final tour of the Rio Grande Gateway project we teased that there was a big renovation that will take place at the Riggins Gas Station at 325 Rio Grande Ave. …

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