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…
News & Events
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,…
Wildwood Crest Fishing Pier to be Extended 1,250 ft into the Ocean.
Cape May Court House, NJ — At the December 16th Commissioners meeting, the Cape May County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 676-25, authorizing the execution of a Shared Services Agreement with the Borough of Wildwood…
Trio Restaurant Property Gets New Owners, Fresh Plans for North Wildwood
The shuttered Trio Restaurant at 700 New Jersey Avenue in North Wildwood has been sold, and a new chapter is on the horizon. According to the Philadelphia Business Journal, three partners from suburban Philadelphia—Joshua Friedberg,…
New Speed Limit on the North Wildwood Boardwalk
Attention riders! North Wildwood has set a 10 mph speed limit on the boardwalk for all wheeled devices—bikes, e‑bikes, scooters, skateboards, and more. This change was made to keep the boardwalk safe and enjoyable for…
Splash Zone Waterpark Auction Set for December 9
After 26 unforgettable seasons, Wildwood’s beloved Splash Zone Waterpark is heading to the auction block. The online sale, hosted by HyperAMS Auction Services via BidSpotter, kicks off Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. EST….
Wildwood Planning Board Nixes “Open Container” Bar Proposal
A bold idea to bring an all-outdoor bar to the edge of Ottens Harbor was shut down by a single vote at the November 10th Wildwood Planning/Zoning Board meeting. The proposed venue—dubbed The Open Container—would’ve…
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…