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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!

The Retro Arcade Is Back In Wildwood !!!

The Retro Arcade Is Back In Wildwood We have an amazing announcement for you guys today!! Earlier this week Randy from the old retro arcade at the Boardwalk mall and Randyland reached out to me to tell me that something big is coming to the Wildwood Boardwalk. He didn’t give me any details at first …

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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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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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Memorial Day Weekend Events – Wildwood NJ

Memorial Day Weekend Events – Wildwood NJ The weekend we have all been waiting for is finally here! Memorial Day Weekend!! With this being the unofficial kick off of the summer season there are tons of events to check out! Below are the events taking place around the Wildwoods. You will be able to click …

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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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North Wildwood Memorial Day Ceremony

North Wildwood Memorial Day Ceremony Memorial Day Ceremony at the North Wildwood Veterans Monument, Spruce & New York Avenues,North Wildwood. 10 a.m. Hosted by VFW Post 5941. There will also be a service earlier that morning at 9:30 a.m. at the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse flagpole where the names of the VFW Post 5941 members who …

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Wildwood Crest Summer Kickoff Concert

Wildwood Crest Summer Kickoff Concert Centennial Park, Fern Rd. & Ocean Ave, Wildwood Crest. Featuring Kevin Miller’s “Smashed” (80’s/90’s rock) at 7:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or beach chair. 609.523.0202 or http://www.WildwoodCrest.org Check out these other Wildwood events Regional Gymnastics Championship 2019 Wildwoods International Kite Festival – 2019 Unlocking of the Ocean Ceremony Sunrise On …

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Memorial Day Parade and Candlelight Vigil

Memorial Day Parade and Candlelight Vigil Parade steps off at Wildwood and Atlantic Avenues at 7:30 p.m. and proceeds south to Andrews Avenue and Ocean Avenue, ending at Burk Avenue. A candlelight vigil and ceremony will take place at the Wildwood Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, an exact half-size black granite replica of the official Vietnam …

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Run to Remember: Patrick Corcoran and the 74 Lost Sailors

Run to Remember: Patrick Corcoran and the 74 Lost Sailors Second annual “Run to Remember” 5K and 1 mile walk at 15th and the Beach, North Wildwood. 9 a.m. (NW Beach Patrol Headquarters) benefitting our veterans and those that have lost loved ones in service to their country. For Registration visit: http://www.nwwvetrun.com Proceeds to benefit …

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