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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors salutes sales associates in Cape May County for being the office leaders in February.

Mayor Jay Gillian gives a rundown on a number of family-friendly special events that will be held in Ocean City this spring. "After a year of so many sacrifices, it’ll be good to get back to some family fun," he said in his weekly message to the public Friday. His entire message follows.

The Ocean City Utility Advisory Commission will sponsor two virtual information sessions to help residents understand their water bills, which include wastewater treatment charges.

The Ocean City School District announced Tuesday that starting on April 12, doors will open for all students to attend in-person instruction. The news comes just after the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic school shutdown. Schools Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Taylor explained in a letter Tuesday that the district leaders, members of the Board of Education and the community have been working tirelessly as a team to develop new habits and routines to enable all students to return back to in-person teaching in a timely manner.

U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew released the audio of an alleged death threat Ocean City columnist John McCall, a longtime member of the New Jersey Press Association, recently left on his home phone while he was in Washington. Van Drew also blasted the Ocean City Sentinel for publishing columns, before and after, in which McCall insinuates Van Drew should be executed for treason.

How well do you know Ocean City’s history? On Wednesday, March 31, at 7 p.m. you’ll have a chance to find out. From the Boardwalk and beaches to City Hall and Hollywood stars, come test your knowledge of “America’s Greatest Family Resort” with six rounds of Virtual Trivia. The Zoom event is being co-hosted by the Ocean City Free Public Library and the Ocean City Historical Museum. Registration information follows.

Ocean City is planning to open the 2021 season with a number of safe events for families. “Health and safety will always be our top priority, and we’re looking forward to the return of as many events as possible this year,” Mayor Jay Gillian said in a press release Friday. Each event will be in full compliance with current public health guidelines and require masks and social distancing. A listing of events follows.

Mayor Jay Gillian delivered his annual State of the City address Thursday night at the City Council meeting. His entire address follows.

Whether you are a professional or amateur photographer, the Ocean City Arts Center is accepting photos, Saturday, March 13 through Monday, March 29, for the Annual Juried Photography Show. All entries must be delivered to the Ocean City Arts Center, in the Community Center at 1735 Simpson Avenue. The photographs that are chosen will hang in the gallery April 1 through April 30.

On Tuesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. the Ocean City Historical Museum will present a free virtual program celebrating the life of New Jersey native Alice Paul. Paul was one of the most influential women in 20th century America, leading the final fight for women’s suffrage and championing equal rights for women through most of the 20th century. Information follows on how to register for the program.