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O.C. School Budget Keeps Taxes Stable

The Ocean City Board of Education introduced its budget for the 2023-24 school year with no surprises and no increase in the tax rate, despite projections of decreasing enrollment and rising employee health care costs.

School Board Votes Down Resolutions Opposing Sex Ed Standards

Two resolutions brought before the Ocean City Board of Education critical of the state's revised sex education curriculum were voted down during a heated meeting Thursday night. The state-mandated curriculum developed by Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration in 2020 offers new guidance on how schools should teach sex and gender identity.

Cape May County Turns Out to Oppose Wind Farm Project

Hundreds of people packed a public forum Wednesday night to strongly criticize plans for offshore wind energy projects that they suspect are causing a series of whale deaths along New Jersey and other coastal states. One thing was clear after speaker after speaker denounced the projects: Cape May County officials and residents clearly do not want wind energy off the coast.

Autism Fundraiser Organizer Thanks Communities For Support

Mike Monichetti, the organizer of Mike’s Seafood Run-Walk for Autism, wants to let everyone who helped out or participated in another successful fundraiser that he is grateful. This year’s event over Sea Isle City’s Presidents Day weekend celebration, brought in $150,000 and attracted thousands to help raise awareness to the cause and provide money for services and programs to those with autism and their families.

Shoppers Go Crazy For “Market Madness” in Ocean City

There was more than enough to please shoppers Saturday during Ocean City’s annual “Market Madness,” which brought Boardwalk and downtown merchants together for the third and most successful version of the huge shopping event. The Ocean City Music Pier featured vendor tables from a sampling of more than 30 shops and boutiques from the boards to Asbury Avenue.

Ocean City Homeowner Complains About Trash, Gets Results

Dorie Good went to Thursday’s City Council meeting to talk trash -- literally -- about litter making its way to her Ocean City neighborhood. To back up her claim about the situation, she brought a trash bag filled with litter to show city officials that workers at three homes being built at 40th Street and Central Avenue are not doing a good enough job to clean up their construction debris.

“Girls Weekend” Means Fun Getaway in Ocean City

Hey, ladies, get ready for some fun in Ocean City. In just a few weeks, the resort will be dedicated to women when Girls Weekend kicks off the start to the shopping, dining and exciting spring season. That means discounts on merchandise in the downtown and even a fashion show to start the weekend of March 24-26 off right.

Folk Legend Judy Collins to Join OC Pops for Summer Show

Talk about a show to beat all shows. Judy Collins, whose folk music and songwriting have kept her relevant since the 1960s while entertaining audiences all over the world, will join the Ocean City Pops Orchestra for a performance on Sunday, Aug. 6 at the Ocean City Music Pier.

Ocean City to Receive More School State Aid

While many school districts around New Jersey are losing millions of dollars in state aid, Ocean City is actually getting a modest increase of nearly $200,000. Gov. Phil Murphy and the state Department of Education outlined the $20.5 billion state budget proposal to support New Jersey schools in a news release March 2. The proposed budget adds $832 million in state aid to public K-12 schools. For Ocean City, there will be a $198,146 increase in state aid. In total, Ocean City will receive $4,529,295 in state aid, a 4.6 percent increase over last year.

O.C. Theatre Company to Launch Major Lineup of Classes and Camps

The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company has a full lineup of classes and camps to help young talents and adults hone and broaden their skills. This spring and summer there will be something for everyone, with classes and camps specializing in everything from Broadway hits to improv.