Avichal is part of the group Ocean City 2050, which is one of several groups fighting against converting the old Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a 250-room hotel.

When Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City closed its doors for good last season, ending the family's 94-year run in the amusement industry, many grieved a Jersey Shore staple.

Eric Conklin Wonderland Pier was a staple of Ocean City for about 94 years before closing last October. The bands perform 15 songs between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. every day.

One reason groups oppose the idea is that it threatens the historic character, zoning integrity, and family-friendly culture that define Ocean City . New grads are struggling to find jobs and they ...

Avichal is part of the group Ocean City 2050, which is one of several groups fighting against converting the old Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a 250-room hotel. Avichal has been handing out ...

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