Remembering Marty Shapiro and His Gateway 26 Legacy.
Martin “Marty” Shapiro, founder and former co‑owner of Gateway 26, has passed away in Wildwood at the age of 89. Shapiro and his business partner opened Gateway 26 in 1979, growing it into one of…
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What’s Next for Ocean City’s Wonderland Pier?
Ocean City’s planning board recently deadlocked 4-4 on designating Wonderland Pier as an area in need of rehabilitation, putting the brakes on ICONA Resorts’ $170 million hotel project. The pier, a beloved family-friendly amusement park,…
Coastal Communities Assessing Beach Erosion After Nor’easter
A recent nor’easter that brushed the coast last week caused significant beach erosion in shore communities south of Long Beach Island in New Jersey. State investigators have reported that this nor’easter led to the worst…