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Tuesday, May 31

Ocean City's New CERT Members Are Ready to Help Out

More than 50 years later, memories of the colossal coastal storm that devoured beachfront communities along the Jersey Shore remain …

Monday, May 30

Ocean City Memorial Day Ceremony to Move To Ocean City Tabernacle Auditorium - Begins at 11AM

Ocean City’s annual Memorial Day Service will be moved from Veterans Memorial Park to the Ocean City Tabernacle auditorium due …

Sunday, May 29

Saturday, May 28

A Tropical Mess for Memorial Day

We’ve had great start to the Memorial Day weekend, unfortunately it will not last. A Tropical Depression (or could be …

Friday, May 27

Mayor's Update 5-27-16

Dear Friends, Memorial Day Weekend is finally here. We’re looking at a warm and sunny start to the weekend, and …

Memorial Beach Run Expects More Than 800 Participants on Saturday

Mike Vaules started the Memorial Beach Challenge because he wants people to understand the cost of freedom. The 2.7 military-style …

Wednesday, May 25

What's the Scoop on Organic Wines?

The weather is supposed to be nice but are you prepared for your Memorial Day Party this weekend? Michael Bray, …

'Coastal Cottages' Back on City Council Agenda for a Vote Thursday

Donald Wittkowski City Council will take another stab at a long-delayed ordinance that would remove a controversial type of housing …

Discounted Beach Tags on Sale Through May 31

Seasonal beach tags in Ocean City are on sale for a discounted $20 through Tuesday, May 31. On June 1, …

Tuesday, May 24

Local Soccer Team Makes a Visit to Ocean City Tabernacle

Local soccer team, the Nor’easters, made a visit recently to the Ocean City Tabernacle as part of their community outreach …

OCHS Prom and After Prom Huge Success; Committee Thanks Sponsors, Volunteers

It was truly a night – and an early morning to remember. Ocean City High School’s Junior-Senior Prom and After …

List of Beaches Protected by Lifeguards on Memorial Day Weekend

The Department of Fire and Rescue Services announces that the Ocean City Beach Patrol will be guarding the following beaches …

Bomb Threat Temporarily Shuts Down Part of Ocean City Boardwalk

Bomb threat temporarily shuts down part of Ocean City Boardwalk..

Monday, May 23

7th Street Surf Shop Coming Back to Life on the Boardwalk

The 7th Street Surf Shop location at 654 Boardwalk will ride again. After a fire gutted the shop last year, …

Sunday, May 22

Heart of Surfing Rides Wave of Good Feelings to 2nd Annual Competition, June 11

Ocean City has a big heart. And perhaps nowhere is that more evident than at the Heart of Surfing’s annual …

Warmer Days Ahead This Week

With Memorial Day just around the corner, here is the first look at the upcoming forecast for this week.

A GREAT START TO YOUR MEMORIAL WEEKEND!

With Memorial Day just around the corner, here is the first look at the upcoming forecast for this week.

OCPD Weekly Activity Report : May 15 - 21

Calls for Service: 486 Daily Average: 69

Saturday, May 21

The Ocean City High School After Prom Mission

Each year the annual Ocean City High School After Prom embraces a night of good friends, good food, and good …

Share Photos from Tonight's Red Carpet at OCHS Prom

Ocean City High School's prom is tonight (Saturday, May 21) at the historic Flanders Hotel at 11th Street and Boardwalk, …

Ocean City Dredging Program Targets Clogged Harbors and Lagoons in 2016

Ocean City’s lagoons are choked with 1 million cubic yards of muddy silt – the equivalent of 15 football stadiums …

Friday, May 20

Students at the Ocean City Intermediate School Learn Valuable Lessons in Bike Safety

Police Officer Jennifer Elias placed a melon inside a bicycle helmet and dropped them both on the gymnasium floor at …

Mayor's Update 5-20-16

Dear Friends, I’d like to provide updates on three important projects and remind everyone about the upcoming dredging town hall …

Ocean City History, “Safe and Sound” Themes for Annual After-Prom

Saturday is a big day at Ocean City High School with the Junior and Senior Prom taking place at the …

Thursday, May 19

Shore Shuttle Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - The Kickoff to the First Ride This Memorial Day Weekend

Shore Shuttle, the newest ride-share transportation to hit the Jersey Shore this summer, is opening up their season with a …

Wednesday, May 18

Ocean City Surfing History to be on Display at Historical Museum

Ocean City’s rich history of surfing is about to come to life. An exhibit featuring vintage boards, newspaper articles, photos, …

Tuesday, May 17

Ocean City Financial Group - Helping Ocean City Residents Plan for Tomorrow

Mark Reimet and Jodie Booth of the Ocean City Financial Group are working to help residents of Ocean City plan …

"The Riding School Bus" Assembly is Friday, May 20 at 11:30 am

The Riding School Bus program encourages the students of the OCIS to ride their bicycles to school in an effort …

Amy Covello Appointed Corporate Director of Sales at United Methodist Communities

United Methodist Communities is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Covello to the position of corporate director of sales. …

Monday, May 16

Sunday, May 15

What's New on the Boardwalk for 2016

The Summer is just around the corner.....here are some exciting new additions for the Ocean City Boardwalk in 2016.

Saturday, May 14

Construction Progresses on New Roller Coasters at Castaway Cove

Over the past few months, thousands of people stop momentarily during their Boardwalk strolls to check out the progress on …

Friday, May 13

Win a Free Beach House in Ocean City, NJ for a Week

Do you want to win a free week's stay in America's Best Beach? Check out the OCNJ Daily's Free Beach …

American Legion Concert - Tonight 7 to 10pm at the Music Pier

Come to the American Legion Concert Friday May 13th from 7pm to 10pm at the Music Pier.

Growing Up at the Shore

Every year thousands of people trek to Ocean City, NJ to enjoy everything that the city has to offer.....but for …

Block Party Weather Looking Good!

It's a BIG weekend in Ocean City and it looks like the weather will hold out for the annual Block …

Wednesday, May 11

OC Primary School Teacher- "2016 Cape May County Teacher of the Year"

The Ocean City School Board and Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Taylor, are proud to announce that one of the Ocean City …

Tuesday, May 10

Monday, May 9

Don't Forget to Vote - City Council Election Features Contested Races for At-Large & 4th Ward Seats

Voters will go to the polls Tuesday to elect five members to City Council in Ocean City's nonpartisan municipal election. …

Don't Forget to Vote - City Council Election Features Contested Races for At-Large & 4th Ward Seats

Voters will go to the polls Tuesday to elect five members to City Council in Ocean City's nonpartisan municipal election. …

Sunday, May 8

Sunny Weather, Sunny Moods on Mom’s Big Day

After days of cold, dreary, rainy weather, the thick curtain of clouds parted over Ocean City on Sunday morning, just …

It's official: Martin Z. Mollusk Sees his Shadow to Predict an Early Summer Arrival in Ocean City

Ocean City's famous weather-forecasting hermit crab, Martin Z. Mollusk, had his hands, er, his claws full Saturday morning.

Friday, May 6

Friday Morning Soaker, Tidal Flooding

As we are nearing the end of a very long stretch of damp & dismal weather, we will finish out …

Thursday, May 5

Wednesday, May 4

OCNJ Race Event Tri/Du - May 15, 2016

Less than 2 weeks to go to sign up for the May 15th OCNJ Tri/Du. There are still spots available!

Tuesday, May 3

OCNJ Race Event Tri/Du - May 15, 2016

Less than 2 weeks to go to sign up for the May 15th OCNJ Tri/Du. There are still spots available!

Ocean City Board of Education Introduces New Cohesive Record-Keeping System

The Ocean City Board of Education has good news to share with the community involving the record keeping of the …

Ocean City Mourns “Peggy” Lloyd, 102; Longtime Arts Patron, Volunteer

Ocean City lost one of its leading lights Saturday with the death of Margaret “Peggy” Lloyd, 102.

Monday, May 2

Sunday, May 1