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The Ocean City Division of Social Services offers a not-too-well-known, but certainly needed, supplementary food pantry for low-income Ocean City residents. The food pantry is stocked with non-perishable foods, culturally diverse food, and personal care items and is available for those who qualify, according to Samantha Kurtz-Seif, director of Social Services for Ocean City. The pantry, located in the Public Safety Building, is made possible through a $40,000 federal grant and can really make a difference to those who need a little assistance, explained Kurtz-Seif.

Ocean City is not just a summer destination. In fact, Airbnb.com just listed “America’s Greatest Family Resort” as the top vacation destination for those looking for a bit more serenity, smaller crowds and still lots to do in the fall months.

WoodLuck clothing line, with its distinct quality for the on-the-go lifestyle, is offering discounts on merchandise for Labor Day, both online and at its new location, Stainton’s By the Sea at 12th Street and the Boardwalk in Ocean City. The merchandise, from T-shirts to hoodies, shorts, hats and more, is designed by Ocean City entrepreneur Jake Brown for those who love the beach, water, mountains and woods. As a way to give back to loyal and new WoodLuck customers, Brown is offering 15 percent off on a host of merchandise.

Ocean City has done it again. The latest award bestowed upon the family-friendly resort town comes from the website Beachfix.com for the "Best East Coast Beach."

Ocean City residents attended a City Council meeting to urge the governing body to oppose the school board’s approval of curriculum that includes explicit new sex education materials that some critics call "soft porn," "disgusting" and "borderline porn."

Madeline Heng and fellow students who are involved in Ocean City High School’s Environmental Association joined others who are environmentally conscious for a Green Fair at the Music Pier on Friday.

She’s a local legend. She’s a girls basketball coach who had a storied career playing college ball to advance to the NCAA Final Four in 1982. Stephanie Gaitley went on to teach other players skills on the court to win championships at top colleges. And now, after 11 seasons coaching Fordham University’s women's basketball team, she is coming back to her hometown to lift up the Ocean City High School Red Raiders girls basketball team after a troubled couple of seasons, where players and parents accused the former head coach of bullying tactics in a matter that divided the community. On Wednesday night, the Ocean City Board of Education approved Gaitley’s hiring during a tumultuous meeting.

Chris and Andrea Monihan, of Ocean City, are honoring their little girl, Renee Parker Monihan, who, at just 3 1/2, lost her life in a tragic accident last year. The Monihans will continue to keep their daughter forever in their hearts as well as in the hearts of others and help other children in the process. A fundraiser in her memory, called "Nene's Day on the Bay," will be held Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Totally Tubular Aqua Park at 228 Bay Ave.

Antonella DiAntonio wins the Junior Miss Ocean City Pageant on Saturday night. The Sea Isle City resident captured the Little Miss Ocean City Pageant in 2021.

The days of summer are waning, with just two weeks left until Labor Day. Visitors to the Ocean City Boardwalk and beaches Sunday enjoyed living in the moment – or day, rather – as they strolled, lounged on the sands and took some refreshing dips in the water to escape the heat.