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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!

North Wildwood Bonfire on the Beach

North Wildwood Bonfire on the Beach Join us on Saturday October 20th for a bonfire on the North Wildwood beach! Enjoy the bonfire on the beach from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. at 17th Avenue in North Wildwood with live entertainment. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase (no glass containers – plastic only.) …

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Building A Graveyard – Halloween Decorations Pt 1.

It’s Halloween! Some would argue that Christmas is their favorite time of year but I would say that Halloween is.  Years before I was a thought, my family would put together a grave yard on their front lawn. (3o years or something like that). Over time I over took the duty of putting it together.  …

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Large Leatherback Turtle Washes Up In Cape May

Large Leatherback Turtle Washes Up In Cape May Rosanne Rossi was strolling Higbees beach in Cape May when she saw something big in the distance. As she walked over she saw that it was a Leatherback Turtle. The turtle wasn’t moving so she went to the Sunset Gift Shop and informed the staff. The staff and …

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N. Wildwood City Hall To Undergo Renovations

N. Wildwood City Hall To Undergo Renovations In a press release this week it was announced that North Wildwood’s City Hall will be undergoing “undergo extensive exterior renovations to bring the sidewalks and walkways into compliance with current ADA guidelines.” The project, which is scheduled to be completed by the New Year will also “include …

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Byrne Plaza Wins 2018 Downtown NJ Excellence Award

Byrne Plaza Wins 2018 Downtown NJ Excellence Award The Wildwood Business Improvement District (WBID) is proud to announce that Byrne Plaza has won the 2018 Downtown New Jersey Excellence Award for Excellence in Place-making! Downtown New Jersey is an organization of individuals, businesses, government agencies and local regional organizers, that acts as an advocate for …

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How Michael Will Impact South Jersey

How Michael Will Impact South Jersey Hurricane Michael is now a tropical storm. It’s winds have slowed down to 50 miles per hour and is moving at 23 miles per hour East through North Carolina. Michael’s current path shows that it will move into Virginia before making it’s way into the Atlantic Ocean. What these …

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This Weekend in The Wildwoods (Oct 12th – Oct 14th)

This Weekend in The Wildwoods (Oct 12th – Oct 14th) Morey’s Piers may be closed for the season but the Wildwoods is not. We have tons of events going on this weekend. You will be able to click the link below to get more info on each of the events. 2018 Wildwoods Boardwalk 5K Pumpkin …

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NJBBA’s Great Fall Classic Surf Fishing Tournament

NJBBA’s Great Fall Classic Surf Fishing Tournament Registration at the Anglesea Fire house, 201 New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood begins at 5 a.m. ASAC sanctioned tournament will run from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday. Individual tournament (not ASAC sanctioned) starts at 5 a.m. Entry fee $50 per 6 man team and $10 per …

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Wildwood MX Bike & ATV Beach Races

Wildwood MX Bike & ATV Beach Races NOTE: This event was Rescheduled from September! Hosted by NJMP Field of Dreams, this is the only MX and ATV Beach Race of its kind on the East Coast! Race classes for pros, amateurs and kids, held on the Wildwood beach between Adventure Pier and Mariner’s Landing.  Also see: Cool …

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Fabulous ’50s & Beyond 15th Anniversary Celebration

Fabulous ’50s & Beyond 15th Anniversary Celebration Friday night features a ’50s Dance Party with New Jersey’s favorite oldies band, The Cameos at the Wildwoods Convention Center from 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $16 plus tax per person. A FREE street fair will take place at Fox Park in Wildwood on Saturday from …

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