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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!

Cape May Approves $8M Police Headquarters Project

Cape May Approves $8M Police Headquarters Project After years of discussion, land negotiations and public debate, Cape May officials have approved construction of a new $8 million police headquarters, a project that city leaders say will modernize law enforcement facilities without raising local taxes. The City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to authorize the long-awaited …

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Irish Fall Festival Returns to North Wildwood This Weekend – Full Details

Irish Fall Festival Returns to North Wildwood This Weekend – Full Details The streets of North Wildwood will come alive this weekend with the sights and sounds of Ireland as the 34th Annual Irish Fall Festival returns, running from Thursday, September 18 through Sunday, September 21, 2025. Hosted by the Cape May County Chapter of …

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Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration 2025: Fireworks & Fun

Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration 2025: Fireworks & Fun One of the most anticipated end-of-summer traditions in Cape May County is set to return this September as Wildwood Crest hosts its annual Seafarers Celebration. The all-day festival, filled with family entertainment, live music, and a dazzling fireworks display, will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, …

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The Wildwood Kustom Hot Rod & Muscle Car Show is Back This Week!

The Wildwood Kustom Hot Rod & Muscle Car Show is Back This Week! Get ready car lovers, the Wildwood Kustom Hot Rod & Muscle Car Show is rolling back into town and it’s set to take over the boardwalk and the Wildwoods Convention Center from September 19 through September 21, 2025. If you love the …

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This Weekend in the Wildwoods Sept 12th–14th

This Weekend in the Wildwoods Sept 12th–14th The Wildwoods are set to deliver a jam-packed weekend of festivals, traditions, and family fun from Friday, September 12th through Sunday, September 14th. Whether you love live music, want to celebrate Oktoberfest with steins and pretzels, or prefer honoring local heroes, there is no shortage of events to …

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A Historic Atlantic City School Is Being Demolished

A Historic Atlantic City School Is Being Demolished For nearly a century, the New Jersey Avenue School loomed as a neighborhood fixture, its red brick façade and cavernous hallways serving as both a place of learning and a symbol of community pride in AC Now, weeks after a fire sent plumes of smoke high above …

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Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Project Phase 7 Details

Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Project Phase 7 Details The wooden planks of the Wildwood boardwalk, long worn by generations of vacationers, are set to undergo yet another transformation. City officials announced that the next stage of the reconstruction project, Phase VII, will begin later this year, focusing on the section between Burk Avenue and Hand Avenue. …

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Firefighters to Descend on Wildwood for the 50th Annual New Jersey Fire Expo

Firefighters to Descend on Wildwood for the 50th Annual New Jersey Fire Expo Every September, long after the last beachgoers have packed up their umbrellas, the streets of Wildwood roar back to life with the sirens, ladders, and polished chrome of hundreds of fire engines. It is the New Jersey Fire Expo, one of the …

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A Bier Run is Coming to the Wildwood Boardwalk at Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest

A Bier Run is Coming to the Wildwood Boardwalk at Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest Wildwood knows how to throw a party, and this September a brand-new event is hitting the beach that combines running shoes, boardwalk views, and plenty of bier. On Saturday, September 13th, 2025, Morey’s Piers will host the inaugural Boardwalk Bier Run, a …

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UPDATE – Search Underway for Missing Swimmer in Cape May as Beaches Shut Down

Search Underway for Missing Swimmer in Cape May as Beaches Shut Down UPDATE FROM CAPE MAY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT At approximately 8:10 a.m. on September 4, 2025, Cape May Emergency Services confirmed they were notified of a possible surf rescue in the Madison Avenue area. Cape May Beach Patrol, Cape May Police, and Cape May Fire …

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