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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!

18 Unit Apartment Complex Proposed for Wildwood

18-Unit Apartment Complex Proposed for Wildwood Now that the Wildwoods are deep into the off-season, construction crews are kicking into high gear as new projects begin popping up across the island. With fewer visitors and less traffic, fall and winter are the prime time for developers to make progress before the next summer season. This …

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Cape May County Christmas Parades 2025 Full Schedule

Cape May County Christmas Parades 2025: Full Schedule by Date The most magical season of the year is coming to Cape May County, and that means twinkling lights, marching bands, and festive floats returning to every corner of the shore. From Sea Isle City to Woodbine, towns are decking the halls and the streets for …

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Wildwoods Construction Update – November 2025

Wildwoods Construction Update – November 2025 We are back with the monthly Wildwoods Construction Update! For those who are new to these videos and articles, each month we take you behind the construction fences and down the Boardwalk to show you every major project underway across Wildwood, North Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest. Now that the …

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Construction Begins on The Wildwood Boardwalk’s Luxury Hotel: The Wild Resort

Construction Begins on The Wildwood Boardwalk’s Luxury Hotel: The Wild Resort All summer long, guests have been walking by the big grey building at Glenwood and the boardwalk and reading the giant banner, “Coming Spring 2025.” The sign promised something exciting, a brand-new resort that would soon rise above the boardwalk. For months, curiosity grew …

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The Top 5 Haunted Houses in Cape May

The Top 5 Haunted Houses in Cape May Cape May is known for its beautiful Victorian homes and calm beachside charm, but once fall arrives and the summer crowds head home, the town takes on a different personality. Beneath its bright porches and gingerbread trim lies a long history of strange stories and ghostly encounters. …

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The Spookiest Halloween House in Cape May County – North Wildwood

The Spookiest Halloween House in Cape May County About a month ago, I put out a call to action on our Facebook page asking our followers to help us find the coolest, most creatively decorated Halloween houses in Cape May County. The plan was simple: visit the top ten homes and feature them in a …

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Wildwood Ferris Wheel Enters Next Phase of Major Refurbishment

Wildwood Ferris Wheel Enters Next Phase of Major Refurbishment One of the Wildwood Boardwalk’s most recognizable landmarks, the Giant Wheel at Morey’s Piers, is officially in the middle of a massive offseason overhaul, and the work is already well underway. Morey’s Piers has confirmed to the Wildwood Video Archive that the entire 156-foot-tall Ferris wheel …

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Why New Jersey’s Electric Bills Are So High – Explained

Why New Jersey’s Electric Bills Are So High – Explained It’s no secret. Electric bills this year have been ridiculous. To the point where many people just shut off their air conditioners to try to save (though it didn’t feel like it helped) Prices have surged across the state, leaving homeowners and businesses from the …

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World War II Relics Unearthed on Sea Isle City Beach

World War II Relics Unearthed on Sea Isle City Beach After Storm The Atlantic Ocean revealed another piece of history this week when two rusted .50 caliber bullet casings were discovered on the sands of 49th Street in Sea Isle City. The big discovery was made by Jacob Barnes and his sons, who were treasure …

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Morey’s Piers Giant Wheel to Be Removed for Major Refurbishment

Morey’s Piers Giant Wheel to Be Removed for Major Refurbishment One of the most iconic sights on the Wildwood Boardwalk, the Giant Wheel at Morey’s Piers, will soon be coming down, BUT not for good. Morey’s Piers has confirmed to the Wildwood Video Archive that the massive Ferris wheel on Mariner’s Pier will be fully …

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