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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!

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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Inside The New Wildwood Boardwalk Starbucks

Inside The New Wildwood Boardwalk Starbucks The latest Starbucks location has officially opened on the Wildwood Boardwalk. After several months of uncertainty about whether it would open this year, as of Monday, August 5th, you can now enjoy your favorite Starbucks treat while walking the nearly 2-mile-long Wildwood Boardwalk. This Wildwood Boardwalk Starbucks is the …

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Wildwood Cracks Down on Underage Nicotine Use

Wildwood Cracks Down on Underage Nicotine Use Commissioner of Public Safety Steve Mikulski and Wildwood Chief of Police Joe Murphy Announce Initiative to Curb Underage E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Nicotine Use In a determined effort to protect the health and well-being of Wildwood’s youth, Commissioner of Public Safety Steve Mikulski and Wildwood Chief of Police Joe …

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How Hurricane Debby Could Affect New Jersey

How Hurricane Debby Could Affect New Jersey Hurricane Debby, now a Category 1 hurricane, is currently making its way through northern Florida, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The storm has raised concerns about its potential impact on New Jersey. Debby is expected to impact the Carolinas after making landfall in Florida. The storm will …

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Brigantine Enforces Beach Closures Due to Safety Hazards

Brigantine Enforces Beach Closures Due to Safety Hazards Brigantine city officials have announced increased restrictions on access to the Cove Beach erosion area due to ongoing and unpredictable changes in conditions. The decision aims to ensure public safety in light of the hazards recently revealed by shifting tides and erosion. Earlier this summer, the City …

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FIRST LOOK: Major Development on Wildwood’s Pacific Ave

FIRST LOOK: Major Development on Wildwood’s Pacific Ave Exciting changes are coming to Wildwood’s Pacific Avenue! After our recent announcement about the demolition of Bonelli’s Market, we received a flood of inquiries about the new building set to replace it. Today, we’re thrilled to share that the developers have provided us with mockups of the …

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Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Project Phases 6 & 7 Announced

Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Project Phases 6 & 7 Announced The City of Wildwood is gearing up to continue its journey of rehabbing the Wildwood Boardwalk, section by season. Going into its fourth year, we are going to see seven blocks of the boardwalk refurbished. The announcement came in the form of a Public Notice submitted …

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Great White Shark Tracked Off The Coast of Wildwood

Great White Shark Tracked Off The Coast of Wildwood Living right on the edge of the ocean means that we get to see some awesome marine life. In this case, it’s great that we don’t get to see this kind of marine life since it is a great white shark. In reviewing Ocearch’s tracking data …

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