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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!

Morey’s Piers Featured In Spirit of Halloween Commercial

Morey’s Piers Featured In Spirit of Halloween Commercial A few months ago we broke the news that Spirit of Halloween was filming in Wildwood to showcase their new 2019 Halloween collection. Spirit of Halloween had teamed up with Morey’s Piers to film inside of the Ghost Ship to get some spooky shots. If you want …

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ABC’s “Holey Moley” Has A Wildwood Connection

ABC’s “Holey Moley” has a Wildwood Connection Here is a story that I think you would find cool. Tonight on ABC there is a new show airing titled “Holey Moley.” The show, that is produced by NBA Super Star Stephen Curry, has a cool Wildwood Connection. Before we get to the connection let’s talk about …

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The Secret Dining Area At Morey’s Piers

The Secret Dining Area At Morey’s Piers Did you know that there is a secret dining area at Morey’s Piers? Yesterday we uploaded a press released that Morey’s Piers put out talking about all the new things that are coming to the Piers for their 50th summer. In that press release we learned about the …

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Runaway Tram Gets Grand Opening Date!

Runaway Tram Gets Grand Opening Date! We have some exciting news for you!!! For the past few months we have been reporting on the NEW coaster coming to Wildwood, The Runaway tram. Today Morey’s Piers sent out a press release with the Grand Opening Date. Below is the press release Morey’s Piers, celebrating fifty years …

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Wildwood Fireworks Start This Friday!!!

Wildwood Fireworks Start This Friday!!! Now that summer is (almost) here we can finally get the part started. Starting this Friday, June 21st, the Friday Night Fireworks are back in the Wildwoods. Fireworks launch every Friday at 10PM from Pine Avenue. While the fireworks can be seen through-out the island, our suggestion is to watch …

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A Peak Inside Wildwood’s NEW Waves Hotel!

A Peak Inside Wildwood’s NEW Waves Hotel! It’s grand opening day for Wildwood’s NEWEST hotel on the island, the Waves Hotel. For those who don’t know, the Wave Hotel, is located at 4001 Atlantic Ave, (Spencer and Atlantic Aves). We have been covering the construction of this property since day one and have brought you …

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Sinking Boat Saved In Avalon

Sinking Boat Saved In Avalon This past Saturday afternoon a distress call was broadcasted on the radio. A small boat with one person on board was moving at wake speed when he hit a submerged object by ICW (Intracoastal Waterway) marker 401. According to Sea Tow Avalon, Capt. Mike Rybas arrived on scene within five …

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Celebrity Chef Coming To Wildwood!

Celebrity Chef Coming To Wildwood! There is exciting news coming to the Wildwoods next week! The North Shore Bar & Kitchen, located at 301 New York Ave, North Wildwood, made a special announcement on Facebook! Christine HazelFrom FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen and Food Network Chopped Champion has been hired to be their new Head Chef. Starting …

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What’s Left Of Woody’s Cafe

What’s Left Of Woody’s Cafe About two weeks ago we announced that Woody’s Place located at 18th and New Jersey was getting demolished. You can check out videos and photos of the demolition by clicking the link below. Woody’s Cafe Knocked Down Since then everyone has been asking what if left on the property. Well …

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