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The Ocean City Historical Museum will be hosting two week long history camps this summer, one in July(17-21) and one in August(7-11). With last year’s success and sponsorship from the Friend & Volunteer of the Ocean City Free Public Library, the kids will have two opportunities to learn what makes Ocean City America’s Greatest Family Resort. Spend your mornings with us from 9 to 11am...

Why do many say that Rocky LaPorte is the "The Best Comedian in the World"? To know that answer, all you have to do is look at his resume:

Manco & Manco Pizza’s long awaited new flagship restaurant location opens today at 3 p.m. in the converted and renovated former Strand Theatre at 8th Street and the Boardwalk. But last night was a time to celebrate the iconic Ocean City businesses’ new facility, its staff and the community which helped make Manco & Manco a household name whenever visitors discuss America’s Greatest Family resort...

The search to find the next Miss Ocean City has begun with the announcement of the application process for interested contestants. To be eligible to compete, young women must be between the ages of 16 and 22, and attend or have graduated from Ocean City High School or have parents who own property in Ocean City or a sending district to Ocean City High School (including Sea Isle City and Upper Township). Miss Ocean City 2018 will be held on Saturday, August 12 at the Ocean City Music Pier...

A local Ocean City attorney and judge’s career takes a major step forward after hearings began yesterday. Susan Sheppard sat in front of the State Senate Judiciary Committee amid the initial hearing for her appointment to a position on the bench of the New Jersey Superior Court. This begins the process of Senate approval after Sheppard’s appointment by Governor Chris Christie earlier this month...

As the 17th anniversary of their son’s death approaches, Bill and Muriel Elliott are once again painfully reminded of the tragedies caused by drunken drivers. On July 22, they plan to gather at a roadside memorial that marks the spot in Upper Pittsgrove Township, Salem County, where John Elliott was killed by a drunken driver in 2000. Bill Elliott noted that he and his wife, as they always do, will think about how their son could have been saved if the drunken driver, who was also killed in the crash, had not gotten behind the wheel or had used a designated driver...

The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) will once again present five family friendly theatrical productions this summer. OCTC has assembled talented, professional casts to bring to life a wide range of stories right here at the Ocean City Music Pier. Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, MADAGASCAR – A MUSICAL ADVENTURE follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Experience the adventure July 3rd at the Ocean City Music Pier. The show has a 10:30AM curtain...

Excitement filled the docks on North Street Sunday morning, as kids eagerly to board the boats en route for a fun day on out on the bay. The weather could not have been better for the 25th iteration of Fishing for Kids, a day of charity provided by The Ocean City Marlin and Tuna Club and The Ocean City Yacht Club. This event is a highlight of the year for organizers George Robinson, of OCMTC, And Doug Walter, of OCYC...

The Department of Fire and Rescue Services announces that the Ocean City Beach Patrol will be guarding the following beaches for 2017. Beaches are guarded from 10:00AM until 5:30 PM weekends and holidays and from 10:00AM until 5:00 PM on weekdays...

Members of City Council met recently with neighbors about flooding in the area of Third Street and Bay Avenue. I want everybody to know that the city is expected to go out to bid this summer for a contractor to complete a multimillion-dollar pumping station project that will bring relief to this neighborhood. Work should begin by the end of the fall...