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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!

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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Bonelli’s Market Could Be Demolished Soon

Bonelli’s Market Could Be Demolished Soon Bonelli’s Market has been a staple on the island for many decades. Even though it closed its doors a few years back, the building is still standing, but not for long. The building, located at 4000 Pacific Avenue in Wildwood, hasn’t changed much on the outside. The old-school painted …

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FIRST LOOK: Johnny Longhots Wildwood Location

FIRST LOOK: Johnny Longhots Wildwood Location It was only a few weeks ago that we announced something new was coming to the corner of Pine and Pacific Avenues in Wildwood, New Jersey. That something was a Jersey Shore location of Johnny Longhots. Known for their mouth-watering specialty sandwiches, Johnny Longhots has built a reputation for …

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New Wildwood Boardwalk Hotel Has 2025 Opening Date – The Wild Resort

New Wildwood Boardwalk Hotel Has 2025 Opening Date – The Wild Resort Back in November of 2022, the Wildwood Video Archive broke the news that a new hotel would be coming to the Wildwood Boardwalk in 2025. Fast forward to now, and we are finally starting to see some progress on it. Those who walked …

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FIRST LOOK at the Wildwood Boardwalk Starbucks

FIRST LOOK at the Wildwood Boardwalk Starbucks If you haven’t heard by now, the Wildwood Boardwalk is getting its own Starbucks store. This won’t be just a “Proudly Serve” Starbucks, where Starbucks coffee is offered at various non-Starbucks locations such as hotels, offices, universities, and other establishments. Instead, it will be a full-fledged store. The …

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4th Annual Wildwood Community Band By The Sea Performance

4th Annual Wildwood Community Band By The Sea Performance This weekend, the Community Band By The Sea invites you to their 4th annual performance in the Wildwoods. Vacationers and locals alike can enjoy this special musical event at Byrne Plaza, located at 3400 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260. Step back in time with us for …

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We Made It – 10 Years of the Wildwood Video Archive

We Made It – 10 Years of the Wildwood Video Archive Never in a million years did I think I could create something that would bring so much joy to so many people. That has always been my dream—to make people smile, create videos that warm hearts during winter, and excite them about what’s to …

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Wildwood Icon Jack Morey Has Passed

Wildwood Icon Jack Morey Has Passed The world is dimming a bit today was it was announced that Jack Morey of Morey’s Piers has passed. The official announcement came through a press release from Morey’s Piers, which you can read below. But first, I, Joey Contino, wanted to share some personal thoughts. Having worked at …

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Man Accused of Decapitating Seagull on North Wildwood Beach

Man Accused of Decapitating Seagull on North Wildwood Beach While we all may hate seagulls sometimes for stealing our food, this is not ok. July 6, 2024, when Franklin Zeigler, a 29-year-old resident of Cape May, NJ, was arrested for decapitating a seagull on the beach at Morey’s Pier. This gruesome act has not only …

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Proposal to Sink SS United States as Artificial Reef Under Review

Proposal to Sink SS United States as Artificial Reef Under Review Big news is brewing in Escambia County Florida as Commissioner Jeff Bergosh eyes the potential acquisition of the SS United States. As you may recall in our article from Monday, the SS United States is asking the courts if they could have their stay …

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