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Mayor’s Message: July 26
Mayor Jay Gillian says that a flood-mitigation project for Ocean City's Merion Park neighborhood will continue through the summer.
He gives more details in his weekly mayor's message to the public.
Boxing Back for Round 2 at Tropicana in Atlantic City
Boxing Insider Promotions is back for round two at the Tropicana in Atlantic City on Friday.
After a successful inaugural show in May, Larry Goldberg brings his group back with Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin headlining the card.
Full Slate of Entertainment Coming Up in Ocean City
Santa Claus will visit Ocean City on July 24 as part of the Wacky Wednesday – Christmas in July celebration at the Ocean City Music Pier.
Check out other upcoming special events and entertainment in Ocean City in July.
Ocean City’s Night in Venice Winners Announced
Night in Venice unfolded in spectacular fashion Saturday evening along Ocean City’s bayfront in front of tens of thousands of spectators who enjoyed the boat parade and colorfully decorated homes.
This year’s theme was “Summertime Vibes: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett.”
Following is a list of winning boats and homes announced by the city on Sunday.
Mayor’s Message: July 19
Mayor Jay Gillian is emphasizing safety during Ocean City's Night in Venice boat parade on Saturday night.
"I want to make sure everybody has a great time at this celebration of our beautiful bay side. But I also want to make sure everybody stays safe," he says in his weekly message to the public.
His message follows in its entirety.
Gun, Bomb Threat at Borgata Proves False
Atlantic City police found no valid threat after a man claimed to have firearms and an explosive device inside the Borgata Casino Hotel and Spa.
A man called the police non-emergency number at 3:55 p.m. Thursday making the threat, Capt. Kevin Fair said.
Family Thanks OCFD and AtlantiCare for Lifesaving Response
Maddux Childs doesn’t remember much of his last trip to Ocean City in August 2023.
But he returned on Thursday to thank first responders for saving his life.
He was 18 years old last year and visiting Ocean City with his family from Gilbertsville, Pa., as he does every summer. Running from the Boardwalk at Second Street, Childs collapsed and lost consciousness.
Ocean City’s Gay Talese Inductee for N.J. Hall of Fame
The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) announced Tuesday its 18 inductees for 2024 and Ocean City’s Gay Talese is one of them.
According to a news release, Talese, 92, an author and journalist, was selected in the category of “Arts & Letters.”
Tickets on Sale for Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band Concert
Tickets are now on sale for the Friday, July 19, concert featuring the Jimmy Buffett tribute band The Landsharks.
The show will start at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier and will be a warmup for Ocean City’s Night in Venice boat parade on Saturday, July 20. The Night in Venice theme this year is “Summertime Vibes: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett.”
OCTC Welcomes Home Two Broadway Performers
The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company announced the return of "Broadway on the OC Boardwalk" on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Music Pier.
