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The Moorlyn Theatre began featuring films in the era of silent movies. It opened in 1922 and was an Ocean City staple on the Boardwalk for visitors and residents for many years. Aside from some ownership changes, it remained a movie theater, but was closed until new owners came along to renovate and update it while keeping some of its historic charm. The landmark business officially reopened as the Moorlyn Square Theatre on Friday, restoring a gem in the community.

Charges and countercharges continue to fly in the bitter aftermath of Ocean City’s fiercely contested Third Ward Council election that was decided by a mere two votes and prompted a lawsuit that ultimately failed. In the latest salvo, incumbent Third Ward Councilman Jody Levchuk on Thursday accused his opponent, Amie Vaules, of lying about her full-time residency, charging that her primary address is in Florida instead of Ocean City. Vaules vehemently denied the allegations.

Miss Night in Venice 2024 Reagan McCormack had her shining moment aboard a boat, alongside her fellow contestants, in the boat parade Saturday. It is one of the special treats for contestants who raise funds for charity in the annual pageant. The crowning ceremony was at the Ocean City Tabernacle on July 15. The 10 contestants spent weeks leading up to the pageant raising funds for local charities.

Night in Venice brought out thousands of spectators Saturday to watch the procession of decorated boats along the Ocean City bayfront and enjoy views from decorated bayfront homes.

Yogi Khatiwala and his brother, Raj Khatiwala, are no strangers to taking historic and other old buildings in Ocean City and updating them, while retaining the charm that made the properties iconic. The brothers, who grew up in Ventnor, have done it again. They have completely remodeled an 1896 gem, the Wyoming, which was most recently known as The Ocean Breeze Hotel. Renamed The Cove Beach Hotel, it is a boutique hotel located in the heart of the city at 724 Ocean Ave.

A “robust” safety plan is in place for the Night in Venice boat parade, which is expected to attract 100,000 spectators to the bayfront to enjoy house parties and watch Ocean City's premier summer event.

Record-setting beach tag sales and parking revenue so far this year in Ocean City are strong indicators that “America’s Greatest Family Resort” just may be heading toward a banner summer.

There are some people in this world who do things for others simply because it is right, kind and brings joy, love and sometimes relief to those who need it most. Regina Ralston was one of those rare people. She did for others because she loved people and knew that some needed the help she could provide. Now, a food drive is underway in Ocean City in her memory.

Two military families got a very enthusiastic welcome from the Ocean City community Sunday afternoon as a precursor to their weeklong vacations, thanks to American Legion Post 524’s Rest & Relaxation Program. The ceremony at the post at 46th Street and West Avenue included presentations of gifts and tokens of appreciation for the military members and their family for their bravery and sacrifice.

Ocean City's beaches remain "New Jersey's Favorite Beach" in a statewide poll for the 11th straight year, reinforcing the message that “America’s Greatest Family Resort,” truly is loved the most.