Lite Rock 96.9 » Steel Pier

It's Time for Atlantic City's Annual Easter Best Dressed Contest 2013

Gary Guida — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:19:57 +0000

Get ready to dress in your Easter best. It’s the annual Easter Best Dressed Contest this Sunday starting at 2 PM on the Boardwalk in front of the Steel Pier, located on Virginia Ave.. in Atlantic City.Registration starts at 12 noon to 1:30 PM for ages 15 and under. Categories Best Dressed boy or Girl, Best Dressed Family [...]

Steel Pier Video Shows Many of the Happiest and Saddest Days of Famed Attraction

Eddie Davis — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:44:02 +0000

If your old enough to remember some of Atlantic City’s famed Steel Pier, here’s a video collection of photos… that will bring back memories. Even if you’re not old enough to remember Steel Pier’s glory days personally, you will probably recognize many of these images from stories you’ve heard. From the diving horse and The [...]

Former Steel Pier Owner George Hamid Dies At 94

Dan Alexander — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:05:34 +0000

Family members say the longtime owner of Atlantic City’s iconic Steel Pier has died. The Press of Atlantic City reports George Hamid Jr. died Saturday morning at Shore Medical Center. He was 94. Besides owning the Steel Pier, relatives say Hamid was a well-known entertainment promoter who was involved in numerous business ventures over the years. He [...]

Should the Steel Pier Bring Back the Diving Horse? [POLL]

Eddie Davis — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:22:49 +0000

One of the proposals getting the most attention in the overhaul plan for Atlantic City is the return of the legendary Diving Horse attraction at Steel Pier , on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The idea was announced Wednesday, when the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority approved a six million dollar contribution...