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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 Boardwalk Reconstruction Phase I Starting This Fall

North Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Phase I Starting This Fall Now that Wildwood is more than halfway through its multi-year boardwalk reconstruction project, North Wildwood will be joining in on the fun. Those who visit the Wildwood Boardwalk may not realize that the boardwalk runs through two separate towns; Wildwood and North Wildwood. This is why …

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Broken Wildwood Crest Bridge Means BIG Problems – Drone Footage

Broken Wildwood Crest Bridge Means BIG Problems The Middle Thorofare Bridge, a key route connecting Wildwood Crest to Lower Township/Cape May, has been shut down due to a motor failure, with no immediate timeline for reopening. This is clearly a problem for us down here in Wildwood Crest and Cape May as this bridge is …

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Abbott Dairies Demolished in Wildwood

Abbott Dairies Demolished in Wildwood The iconic Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms building, located at 3900 New Jersey Avenue in Wildwood, is being demolished today, marking the end of an era for this historic site. If you’ve driven down New Jersey Avenue recently, you might have noticed a giant excavator tearing away at the structure, a …

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Wildwood Crest Bridge Closed Due to Motor Failure

Wildwood Crest Bridge Closed Due to Motor Failure The Middle Thorofare Bridge, a key route connecting Wildwood Crest to Lower Township/Cape May, has been shut down due to a motor failure, with no immediate timeline for reopening. The bridge, which has been a crucial link since it was built in 1940, suddenly became inoperable, leading …

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NJ Terminates Orsted Offshore Wind Projects

NJ Terminates Orsted Offshore Wind Projects The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has officially terminated its approval of the Ocean Wind One and Ocean Wind Two offshore wind projects, owned by the Danish company Orsted. The decision follows legal challenges from Cape May County, which had strongly opposed the projects on environmental and …

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The Dance of the Wildwood Tramcar – Switching Tramcars

The Dance of the Wildwood Tramcar – Switching Tramcars The Wildwood Tramcar is more than just a mode of transportation—it’s a piece of living history and an iconic symbol of the Wildwood Boardwalk. For decades, the Tramcar has been carrying visitors up and down the boardwalk, with its famous “Watch the Tramcar, Please!” announcement echoing …

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Cape May’s “Fish House” Opens This Week at Sunset Beach!

Cape May’s “Fish House” Opens This Week at Sunset Beach! After months of anticipation, Cape May’s newest dining hotspot, the “Fish House,” is finally opening its doors this Tuesday, August 13th, at 3 PM. Back in April, the buzz started when it was revealed that something fresh was coming to Cape May’s beloved Sunset Beach. …

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Unexpected Military Operation Shocks Cape May Beachgoers

Unexpected Military Operation Shocks Cape May Beachgoers If you were sitting on Cape May Beach or near the Cape May Ferry terminal, you may have noticed something very strange on August 7th. Around 2:45 PM, multiple military helicopters were seen swarming the terminal as they headed toward one of the Cape May ferries crossing the …

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Gillian’s Wonderland Pier In Ocean City To Close Permanently

Gillian’s Wonderland Pier In Ocean City To Close Permanently After nearly a century of bringing joy to families on the Ocean City Boardwalk, Gillian’s Wonderland Pier is set to close its doors. Jay Gillian, who has been at the helm of the beloved amusement park, announced his retirement and the closure of both Gillian’s Wonderland …

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