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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!

Jimmies or Sprinkles?

Jimmies or Sprinkles? On Tuesdaywe decided to have a little fun and poll our viewers on the question, “what do you call the colorful topping you put on your ice cream.” We gave our viewers two options to answer with, Jimmies or Sprinkles. Before you continue, take the poll and see how everyone else fairs …

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Another TV Show Films In Wildwood

Another TV Show Films In Wildwood!   HGTV is filming in Wildwood for the second time this year! The television show Beachfront Bargain Hunt first made its way to Wildwood Crest from April 29th to May 2nd for some filming. According to our sources they came back to Wildwood for some wrap up shots. A …

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Dinosaur Beach LIVES!

Dinosaur Beach LIVES! Who can forget the short lived Dinosaur Beach that resided on the old Hunt’s pier? It had such a unique theme that really made it stand out. Come on, we are talking about dinosaurs on the beach! The pier had some cool rides such as “Escape From Dinosaur Beach,” “Thunder Lizard,” “Raptor …

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Wildwood’s First Beach Concert Announced

Wildwood’s First Beach Concert Announced It’s official!!! Songbird Entertainment is bringing the the 1980s to our beaches!! “Rockin’ in the 80s,” will be a classic rock music show on the Wildwood beach (Boardwalk and Garfield Avenue) on Saturday August 19th. The gates will open at 11AM with and the show will start at 5PM. The …

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North Wildwood’s Echo’s Is No More

North Wildwood’s Echo’s Is No More It has been reported by our friends at Wildwood365  that Echo’s, located in North Wildwood, has closed it’s doors for good. No official press released has been posted to their social media accounts as of yet as Echo’s sat dark and empty last night.  In scrolling in today’s feed …

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Downtown Movie Night Presents Secret Life of Pets

Downtown Movie Night Presents Secret Life of Pets (July 11th) I bet you are wondering what you should bring with you when you come? That is easy, bring a comfortable beach chair or a nice and beach blanket. Admission is free and if you are looking for parking look no farther. Parking for the event …

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Sailboat Crashes On North Wildwood Beach

Yesterday, July 9th, a sailboat crashed into North Wildwood’s 2nd street beach (most known as the surfing beach). There were two passengers on board but there were no reported injuries. Allegedly the man who was driving the boat was drunk when police arrived on the scene. The second passenger, the man’s wife, was sleeping below …

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Wildwood 4th of July Events 2017

Wildwood 4th of July Events 2017   The Fourth of July Weekend in the Wildwoods is filled with live entertainment and events – many of them FREE to attend – and a fireworks spectacular unlike any other at the Jersey Shore. Sports Card, Toys, Comics & Collectibles Show Friday-Sunday, June 30 – July 2 The …

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