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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!

Doo Wop Coffee Shop To Move To Bigger Location!

Doo Wop Coffee Shop To Move To Bigger Location!  We have some amazing news for you all today. Our friends at the Doo Woo Coffee Shop located at the Tangiers Motel (6201 Atlantic), announced on Facebook that they are moving to a bigger and better location.  For those who don’t know, the Doo Woo Coffee Shop …

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Baker Ave House Update

Baker Ave House Update We have gotten many messages asking for an update on the Baker Ave House. As you may know, last week on the 200 block of E. Baker Avenue, a house’s three story balcony had collapsed. It was caused when the weight and rotten wood caused it to unbuckle from the house. …

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Morey’s Piers Ferris Wheel – 15 Minute Cycle

Morey’s Piers Ferris Wheel – 15 Minute Cycle The giant wheel at Morey’s Piers is absolutely amazing. The wheel stands at a height of  156 feet, which is the second tallest in New Jersey with Steel Pier’s “The Wheel” taking the cake at 227. One thing that many people comment about is when coming down to …

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$40 Million Wildwood Boardwalk Repair Plan

$40 Million Wildwood Boardwalk Repair Plan Yesterday New Jersey lawmakers made their way to the Wildwoods to get a special tour of the aging sections of the Wildwood. With New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy vetoing a bill that would help fix these issues South Jersey lawmakers are stepping up to propose $40 million bill. Senate …

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Changes Coming To Dante’s Dungeon?

Changes Coming To Dante’s Dungeon? We have gotten some good intel that a refurbishment might be coming to Morey’s Piers Dante’s Dungeon. The original ride, called back then Dante’s Inferno, was built on the pier in 1981. It’s artwork was completely different then what it is today. Some would say that the artwork was terrifying. …

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Irish Fall Festival Schedule Announced

Irish Fall Festival Schedule Announced As you know, the Irish Festival is this upcoming weekend! We know you are extremely excited like us! For those who are new to this, North Wildwood hosts the largest Irish Festival on the East Coast every year. This year the event is being held on Thursday Sept 19th – …

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Should The Boardwalk Biking Hours Be Extended?

Should The Boardwalk Biking Hours Be Extended? There was an interesting article on “Cape May Herald” that talked about an incident that took place on August 28th during a WildwoodCityCommissioners’meeting. According to the Herald, a group of local bicycle shop owners spoke to Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano and asked that the biking hours on the …

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