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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!

Touring Wildwood’s New Starbucks

Touring Wildwood’s New Starbucks Residents and visitors in Wildwood, New Jersey, are abuzz with anticipation as their very own Starbucks has officially opened its doors! Nestled at the intersection of Rio Grande and Park Boulevard (4800 Park Boulevard), this marks the newest addition to the Starbucks family in Cape May County and notably the first …

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ICONA Submits Plans For Ocean Holiday Motel

ICONA Submits Plans For Ocean Holiday Motel Plans for the Ocean Holiday’s transformation into Wildwood Crest Mahalo have been in motion for four years, marking a significant shift in the landscape of 6501 Ocean Avenue in Wildwood Crest. The motel, once a staple, closed its doors, paving the way for ICONA Resorts to undertake a …

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The Turkey Who Loved The Jersey Shore

The Turkey Who Loved The Jersey Shore Once upon a time in a cozy little barnyard nestled on the outskirts of Turkeytown, there lived a curious and adventurous turkey named Tilly. Tilly was not your average turkey – she had a love for the sea and the sandy shores that stretched along the Jersey coastline. …

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Sports Complex Could Be Coming to Cape May County Airport

Sports Complex Could Be Coming to Cape May County Airport Cape May County may soon be home to an innovative sports complex, as partners Jamie Sutton, Nick Sylvestro, and Bob Buglak envision a state-of-the-art indoor facility at the Cape May County Airport. This groundbreaking project features an impressive 80,000 sq. ft. dome-shaped building, making it …

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Atlantic City Casinos’ Profits Drop by 7.5% in Q3 2023

Atlantic City Casinos’ Profits Drop by 7.5% in Q3 2023 Atlantic City’s gambling landscape, comprising casinos and two exclusive online platforms, saw a third-quarter revenue of $281.2 million, marking a 7.5% decline from the corresponding period last year, according to New Jersey gambling regulators on Tuesday. Data from the state Division of Gaming Enforcement revealed …

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The Battle to Preserve North American Right Whales from Extinction

The Battle to Preserve North American Right Whales from Extinction Over the past year, we’ve witnessed a dozen whales washing up on our shores–a stark reminder that these magnificent creatures share the natural world with us, just off our coastlines. However, these whales are on the verge of becoming extinct. Now, picture this: a boundless …

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NJ’s Offshore Wind Odyssey Gets a $10.6M Boost

NJ’s Offshore Wind Odyssey Gets a $10.6M Boost As mentioned before, while Orsted may have pulled away from a wind farm off the coast of New Jersey, there is still one more company who is pushing to make it happen. In a groundbreaking move for New Jersey’s renewable energy landscape, Attentive Energy, a key player …

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Susan Rose Sinks Off Jersey Coast – Video

Susan Rose Sinks Off Jersey Coast Last week, the tranquil shores of Point Pleasant Beach were disrupted when a 77-foot commercial fishing boat, the Susan Rose, ran aground just three blocks from the Manasquan Inlet.   What started as a grounding mishap turned into a full-fledged maritime drama, culminating in the vessel’s sinking during a …

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Wildwoods Construction Update – Nov 2023

Wildwoods Construction Update – Nov 2023 As the tri-state area braces for colder temperatures, the Wildwoods are experiencing a construction frenzy that promises to reshape the island’s landscape in preparation for the upcoming summer. This off-season is poised to be one of the busiest in recent memory, with an unprecedented number of projects in progress …

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Blaze Strikes Atlantic City Boardwalk

Blaze Strikes Atlantic City Boardwalk Atlantic City, renowned for its vibrant boardwalk and bustling casinos, faced a moment of crisis on Wednesday afternoon as part of its iconic boardwalk succumbed to a fierce fire. The incident unfolded outside the Resorts Casino Hotel, a popular establishment on the historic stretch of Atlantic City’s shoreline. Firefighters swiftly …

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