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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!

Woody’s Cafe Knocked Down

Woody’s Cafe Knocked Down

Woody’s Cafe Knocked Down In January we announced that there had been asmall fire at former Woody’s Café. Since then there has been talk by North Wildwood officials on what to do with the building. Since 2014 Woody’s Café, located at 18th and New Jersey, has been sitting empty and vacant. For those who don’t …

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Memorial Day Weekend Recap 2019

Memorial Day Weekend Recap 2019

Memorial Day Weekend Recap 2019 It was a BEAUTIFUL Memorial Day weekend!! Every Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend In Wildwood, we like to put together a recap video of that weekend’s events! If you weren’t able to make it down to the Wildwoods for Memorial Day Weekend Do not worry! Watching our recap …

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Aerial view of a city beach with waves hitting the shore.

North Wildwood From The Sky

North Wildwood From The Sky It was a beautiful day on Saturday so I decided to take the drone up for a birds eye-view of North Wildwood.  Check out the video below. Please Subscribe To Our Youtube Channel – http://bit.ly/2rk23G7 Check out these Wildwood videos and articles The Retro Arcade Is Back In Wildwood !!! Runaway …

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Runaway Tram Is Moving Fast!

Runaway Tram Is Moving Fast!

Runaway Tram Is Moving Fast! Since the parts for Morey’s Piers new coaster “The Runaway Tram,” were delivered last week, Morey’s has been making great progress on the ride. Yesterday Morey’s Piers took delivery of the last part of the trains including a funny last car that includes a upset tram car attendant. All week …

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An entrance of a closed store with a green closed sign.

Frank’s Rio Theater CLOSED

Frank’s Rio Theater CLOSED For those who were looking to watch the new Disney film, “Aladdin” at the Rio Stadium 12 in Rio Grand sadly we found out tonight that the theater has closed. According to their Facebook page, “Recently we received news about the upcoming change in ownership. We don’t know who will receive …

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A colorful amusement park with a new ride announcement.

NEW at Morey’s Piers 2019

NEW at Morey’s Piers 2019 It has been an exciting off-season for Morey’s Piers this year! As you may or may not know, this year Morey’s Piers celebrates their 50th year on the Wildwood Boardwalk. We decided to film a quick little video talking about all the new changes taking place. From new rides to …

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Wildwood Memorial Day Ceremony

Wildwood Memorial Day Ceremony Memorial Day Ceremonies at the Wildwood American Legion Post #184, 4200 Atlantic Ave. in Wildwood at 11 a.m. featuring speakers, recognition of deceased comrades, firing squad, “Taps” and wreath laying ceremonies at the Post, the Memorial Walk, and at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Police Explorers will also lay a wreath …

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