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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!

Vote For the Doo Wop Experience Museum in USA Today!

Vote For the Doo Wop Experience Museum in USA Today! The Wildwoods’ Doo Wop Experience Museum is making waves in the realm of pop culture recognition as it competes for the title of the Best Pop Culture Museum in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel awards. The museum, a nostalgic journey through the vibrant …

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New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Failed

New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Failed In a surprising turn of events, a recent study from a business research firm has unveiled that plastic consumption in New Jersey has tripled, defying the state’s 2022 plastic ban aimed at tackling the persistent issue of plastic pollution. The research, conducted by the Freedonia Report, a division of …

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Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Update – Jan 2024

Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Update – Jan 2024 It’s been three months since the Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction project started and things are moving much faster than anticipated. Fred Schiavone and his crew have been moving in lighting speed, leaving people to believe that they will be done for early Spring. The Wildwood Video Archive stopped by …

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Douglass Candies is Expanding to Ocean City

Douglass Candies is Expanding to Ocean City Nestled along the iconic Wildwood Boardwalk at Wildwood Ave, Douglass Candies stands as a beacon of sweetness, drawing locals and tourists alike to indulge in a delightful journey through a world of confectionery wonders. This charming candy store has been a beloved fixture in Wildwood crafting memories and …

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Amanda Seyfried Does Ride-Along With Philly Police

Amanda Seyfried Does Ride-Along With Philly Police Amanda Seyfried and author Liz Moore recently delved into the heart of Philadelphia as they embarked on a unique experience – a ride-along with police officers from the 26th Police District. This adventure is part of the filming process for a new TV series adapted from Moore’s bestselling …

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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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