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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!

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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Ocean Sands Motel Demolition Underway

Ocean Sands Motel Demolition Underway In a transformative move for Wildwood’s landscape, the iconic Ocean Sands Motel at 3710 Ocean Ave is currently undergoing demolition, paving the way for a vibrant addition to the city’s social scene. The brains behind this exciting venture are GMH Restaurant Holdings IV, LLC, the same visionary minds responsible for …

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Sports Complex Moves Forward at Cape May County Airport

Sports Complex Moves Forward at Cape May County Airport In a landmark decision, the Delaware River and Bay Authority has paved the way for an extraordinary development at the Cape May County Airport Complex. Last month, Aviation Sports Complex LLC received approval from the authority’s board of commissioners for a preliminary lease agreement, marking the …

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Ernie Troiano Jr. Returns as Wildwood’s Mayor

Ernie Troiano Jr. Returns as Wildwood’s Mayor The City of Wildwood set the stage for a new era as it welcomed its recently sworn-in commissioners during a prestigious ceremony at the Wildwoods Convention Center on January 3, 2024. The inauguration marked the return of Ernest Troiano, Jr. to the title of President/Mayor of the Board, …

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