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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!

Wildwoods Construction Update – Jan 2024

Wildwoods Construction Update – Jan 2024 It is a new year which means it is time for the first Wildwoods Construction Update video of 2024. This video will be a bit different since we will be visiting projects we haven’t talked about yet. (See video at the bottom of the article) It’s a running joke …

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New Vendor Coming Cape May Ferry Terminal

New Vendor Coming Cape May Ferry Terminal Big changes are happening at the North Cape May terminal of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry! Aramark is taking over as the new food supplier, and they’ve scored a 10-year lease from the Delaware River and Bay Authority. This means they get about 11,750 square feet inside the terminal …

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Are North Wildwood’s Beaches Gone Forever?

Are North Wildwood’s Beaches Gone Forever? With all the videos and photos showcasing a destroyed North Wildwood beach, it has visitors wondering if North Wildwood’s beaches are gone forever. It’s no secret that the Jersey Shore towns have been seeing an increase in beach erosion. Over the past 20 years, the coast has seen a …

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North Wildwood’s Future Bulkhead 2024

North Wildwood’s Future Bulkhead 2024 In a proactive response to the recent coastal storm events that battered North Wildwood, the City, in collaboration with the Lomax Consulting Group, took a decisive step towards fortifying its vulnerable coastline. On January 19th, an Emergency Authorization (EA) request was officially submitted to the New Jersey Department of Environmental …

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Snow Advisory For Most of New Jersey – Jan 19th

Snow Advisory For Most of New Jersey – Jan 19th As winter tightens its grip, the National Weather Service has sounded the alarm for 15 New Jersey counties, signaling an imminent battle with snow and ice. From Atlantic to Warren, a winter weather advisory is set to unfurl its wintry embrace from the stroke of …

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North Wildwood’s Gateway Entrance and Gold Star Families Memorial Moves Forward

North Wildwood’s Gateway Entrance and Gold Star Families Memorial Moves Forward The City of North Wildwood is one step closer to not only upgrading their entrance into the city but also paying homage to the brave Veterans and Fallen Heroes who have selflessly served the nation. The Gold Star Families Memorial and Gateway Entrance Improvement …

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Snow on the Wildwood Boardwalk Via Drone

Snow on the Wildwood Boardwalk Via Drone Once upon a winter’s eve, a magical transformation enveloped the Wildwood Boardwalk, turning it into a wonderland of enchantment. The air was crisp with the promise of snowflakes, and the moon cast a silvery glow over the deserted boardwalk. As the first snowflakes began to fall, they danced …

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Murphy Halts Penalties for Underage Public Drinking

Murphy Halts Penalties for Underage Public Drinking The summer of 2023 had seen much underage drinking not only in Cape May County but much all over the state of New Jersey. What made this increase of underage drinking was the introduction of decriminalizing public drinking for those under 21. Under the law enacted and enforced …

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North Wildwood Looks To Connect Bulkheads

North Wildwood Looks To Connect Bulkheads North Wildwood has been extremely lucky for these past few weeks. Major storms have been hitting the island for the past few weeks but have done so in a way that hasn’t caused much damage. Some minor damage has occurred due to erosion, but isn’t as bad as it …

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Heavy Rain And Winds Again This Weekend in New Jersey

Heavy Rain And Winds Again This Weekend in New Jersey As the weekend approaches, the National Weather Service issues a forecast that warns of significant weather disturbances along the I-95 corridor and points to the south and east. According to meteorologists, a potent storm system is expected to bring a deluge of rain, gusty winds, …

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