Stories for August 2017

August 31, 2017

Ocean City Police Crack Down on Heavy Trucks Invading Neighborhoods

The huge Universal Supply Co. tractor trailer immediately caught the attention of police as it lumbered down Wesley Avenue in …

August 31, 2017

All Invited to 2017 Cape-Atlantic Severe Weather Conference on Sept. 7

he City of Ocean City and local weather expert Dan Skeldon will co-sponsor a free event that will provide an …

August 31, 2017

OC PBA Local #61 Hosts Back to School Barbeque Community Event

The Ocean City Police Benevolent Association Local #61 hosted a special Back to School Barbeque yesterday to celebrate the end …

August 31, 2017

Farmers Market Brings a Little Bit of Country to the Jersey Shore

Ocean City residents Carol and Jerry Meister eagerly await summer’s arrival each year. No surprise, right? So does everyone else …

August 31, 2017

Family Day At Playland’s Castaway Cove Raises Funds For Wounded Soldiers

When hundreds of families visited Playland’s Castaway Cove for Family Day in early August, they were doing much more than …

August 30, 2017

Donation Drive for Victims of Tropical Storm Harvey - Time for Ocean City to Step Up

Broadley’s employees and their friends are organizing a donation drive for victims of Tropical Storm Harvey. They will be sending …

August 30, 2017

Replay of the 8-26 Town Hall Meeting On The North End Pumping Project

Attached is a video replay of the North End Pumping Town Hall Meeting from Saturday...

August 28, 2017

Have You Tried Out the New Ocean City NJ Vacation App? Everything At Your Fingertips

Ocean City, NJ - Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce and Ocean City Tourism Development Commission are happy to announce …

August 28, 2017

Need a Lift? Try Sky River Helicopters Out of Ocean City Airport

A mother in Bucks County, Pa., decided to throw a surprise party for her son on his 21st birthday this …

August 28, 2017

The Flanders Catacombs

August 28, 2017

Comedy for a Cause - Sat Sept 2 @7PM

On Saturday, September 2nd the Tabernacle will present its first ever stand up comedy night at 7pm. Jonnie W., comedian …

August 27, 2017

OCPD Weekly Activity Report August 20-26

Vehicle Calls for Service: 1288 Daily Average: 184

August 26, 2017

Drainage Project Will Bring Relief to Flood-Prone Ocean City Neighborhood

Kay Jacobs spent $6,000 to build a decorative wall around her garden that doubles as a foot-high barrier to protect …

August 26, 2017

Ocean City's Green Fair Promotes Environmental Theme

Being ever so careful not to drop it, Quinn Smith held a wet, brown creature that had a helmet-like shell, …

August 25, 2017

Mayor's Update: August 25

City Council on Sept. 14 will consider the second reading of an ordinance to adopt new FEMA Flood Insurance Rate …

August 24, 2017

The Boys of Endless Summer Bring the 2017 Boardwalk Concert Series to a Close

All things must pass, as the late George Harrison famously sang. Bittersweetly, this now applies to the 2017 Boardwalk Summer …

August 24, 2017

Free Fireworks Spectacular This Saturday Night

The fireworks display is designed to be best viewed from the boardwalk between 6th-14th Streets.

August 24, 2017

Ocean City Bike Forum Stresses Safety

Sgt. Brian Hopely, of the Ocean City Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit, recalled pulling a man over this summer who …

August 23, 2017

Why Fall is a Great Time to Renovate

Summer is a busy time, especially at the shore! An influx of family and guests to your year-round or summer …

August 23, 2017

Ocean City Introduces Ordinance to Comply with FEMA Flood Mapping

City Council introduced an ordinance Tuesday to bring Ocean City in line with the federal government’s new flood maps for …

August 23, 2017

Dr. Seuss Leaps Off The Page And Onto The Stage

The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company’s Junior Company presents a wacky and wonderful production of SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL JR. SEUSSICAL …

August 21, 2017

Council to Consider Dredging Agreement for $1.3 Million in State Funding

Ocean City will receive more than $1 million in state funding for a major dredging project to clear out sediment-choked …

August 21, 2017

Win a Free Pair of Tickets to see "THE BEACH BOYS" at the Ocean City Music Pier

We have a pair of free passes, to both the 6 PM early show and 8:30 second show. Winners will …

August 21, 2017

A Silly Look At Solar Eclipse Viewers Around Manco and Manco

The 2017 Solar eclipse created quite a stir in the last couple weeks as people prepped across the country to …

August 21, 2017

Beach Boy Mike Love Speaks to OCNJ Daily on Family Business, Endless Summers, Love for Ocean City and Live Music

With a fifty-plus year career, earning him Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in 1988, Mike Love has led …

August 21, 2017

Fact Sheet on Solar Eclipse in Ocean City

Ocean City will experience a partial solar eclipse on Monday afternoon (Aug. 21). Here are some things you may want …

August 21, 2017

Ocean City High School Athletic Hall of Fame

Ocean City High School is proud to announce the creation of an Athletic Hall of Fame. The Ocean City High …

August 20, 2017

Video Clip of the Crowning of Little Miss Ocean City 2018

This video clip includes the awarding of the 3 runners-up and the crowning .of Little Miss Ocean City 2018

August 20, 2017

"OCHS Sports in the Seventies"

This book will help you remember, among many others, the accomplishments of Glenn Darby, Diane Snow, Jim Minshull, Brad Bryant, …

August 20, 2017

OCPD Weekly Activity Report August 13-19

Calls for Service: 1267 and Daily Average: 181

August 19, 2017

Kids Look to Hook a Big One at Ocean City Fishing Tourney

Chase Aleszczyk, 11, was hoping to reel in a sand shark or a sting ray. His 8-year-old sister, Colbie, was …

August 19, 2017

Pageant Newcomer Ginger Mumman Crowned Little Miss Ocean City 2018

Never say there is no such thing as beginner’s luck. Just ask Ginger Mumman. Competing in her very first beauty …

August 19, 2017

Mayor's Update August 18

Dear Friends, The federal Army Corps of Engineers opened bids this week and expects to award a contract to the …

August 19, 2017

The Mark Soifer Documentary Presented By The Ocean City Historical Museum

Mark Soifer always knew how to draw a crowd. For more than 45 years Soifer was Ocean City’s Public Relations …

August 17, 2017

Ocean City Fans Get The Led Out on the Music Pier for a Sixth Straight Year

The two best cover bands in America are L.A.’s Black Sabbitch, and Philadelphia’s Get the Led Out, for disparate reasons. …

August 17, 2017

Dynamic Founding Pastor of Liquid Church, And Iconic Eastern University Professor With Grammy Award Winning Vocalist, Speak At AM, PM Services At The Tabernacle

Tim Lucas, author, founder and lead pastor of Liquid Church, one of New Jersey’s fastest-growing Christian churches will be speaking …

August 17, 2017

Alford, Frederick L. “Fred” 55 of Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Alford, Frederick L. “Fred” 55 of Egg Harbor Township, NJ passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at his home.

August 17, 2017

Family-Friendly Celebration Marks Grand Opening of Ocean City Firehouse

Rookie firefighter Robert Hart’s very first day on the job in 1954 coincided with the grand opening of the then-new …

August 17, 2017

Surfer's Paradise in Ocean City

Every morning Ocean City’s Boardwalk fills with passerby'senjoying the beautiful walk, sure to gaze off at a scenic view of …

August 16, 2017

Pastor at Hillsong NYC and Prior Leader of One of the Largest Youth Ministries in America Returns to The Tabernacle

Todd Crews, currently on the Pastoral Team at Hillsong NYC and prior leader of Brooklyn Tabernacle’s Young Adult Ministry, will …

August 16, 2017

Ocean City Housing Authority Struggles With Cash Shortage

The financially struggling Ocean City Housing Authority is running at a $100,000 loss as it awaits a crucial payment from …

August 15, 2017

Broadley, Elizabeth (nee Onley), “Betty”, 91, of Marmora

Broadley, Elizabeth (nee Onley), “Betty”, 91, of Marmora, NJ passed away on August 13, 2017

August 15, 2017

Late Night House Fire in Ocean City Seriously Damages Property

The Ocean City Fire and Police Department did an excellent job maintaining a serious blaze and keeping everyone safe. When …

August 15, 2017

Here Is Your Wave Maker Folks...

What was once invest 99L has matured into tropical storm Gert. No forecasted threat to land but will supply a …

August 14, 2017

Embezzlement Sentencing Postponed for Former O.C. Housing Authority Executive

A sentencing hearing for a former top Ocean City Housing Authority executive who was caught in an embezzlement scheme has …

August 13, 2017

OCPD Weekly Activity Report August 6-12

Calls for Service: 1250 Daily Average: 178

August 13, 2017

Fire Department to Dedicate New 29th Street Station on Wednesday

The Ocean City Fire Department invites everybody to celebrate the completion of the community's new Station No. 2 at 29th …

August 13, 2017

The Crowning of Miss Ocean City 2018

Video Clip of last nights crowning of Miss Ocean City 2018

August 13, 2017

Madison Leigh Kennelly is Crowned Miss Ocean City 2018

Madison Leigh Kennelly jokingly refers to herself as a beauty pageant “guru.” Now there’s another pageant-related title she can call …

August 12, 2017

The 108th Annual Baby Parade Video and Results

The 108th annual Baby Parade went off on the Ocean City Boardwalk in Ocean City, NJ on Thursday evening under …

August 12, 2017

Repeat Champs at South Jersey Lifeguard Championship

After taking home the crown last summer, Longport hosted the premier race of the season. South Jersey’s best met on …

August 11, 2017

New Alzheimer’s Center in Marmora Offers Treatment for South Jersey Patients

The Aug. 8 death of country music star Glen Campbell from Alzheimer’s disease showed once again that the devastating, memory-robbing …

August 11, 2017

St. Peter's of OCNJ - Back to School Carnival

Come join St. Peter's Back to School Carnival Friday August 18th from 5:30-7:30PM...

August 11, 2017

Mayor’s Update : August 11

I want to invite you all to a town hall meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 26, at the Howard …

August 11, 2017

Lois R. Likens, 92, of Seaville, NJ

She was a graduate of West Chester University and worked as a Music Teacher for 35 years in Cape May …

August 11, 2017

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR SUMMER SHORE TOUR PRESENTED BY DUNKIN' DONUTS - AUG. 22

The Philadelphia 76ers announced today details for the three-stop Summer Shore Tour, presented by Dunkin' Donuts, on Aug. 22, 24 …

August 11, 2017

Amid Criticism, Ocean City Approves New Dredging Agreement with Pleasantville

A new agreement approved Thursday will allow Ocean City to send sediment dredged from its lagoons and back bays to …

August 10, 2017

Close Finish at the Bill Howarth Women’s Invite

It was a picture perfect August evening in Ventnor for the Bill Howarth Women’s Invitational. Ventnor’s annual race pitted 15 …

August 10, 2017

Ocean City Marlin and Tuna Club Overnight Swordfish Tournament / Overnight Billfish Tournament

In 1959 a dedicated group of offshore anglers established a fishing club with 23 members known as the Snug Harbor …

August 10, 2017

Exchange Club Donation Supports American Legion Care Packages to Military Personnel Serving Overseas

The Ocean City Exchange Club has donated $7,000 to American Legion Post 524 to help fund monthly Coffee Express Care …

August 10, 2017

Former Lifeguard Wins Age-Discrimination Verdict Against Ocean City

A former Ocean City lifeguard who lost his job after he narrowly failed a swimming test has been awarded nearly …

August 9, 2017

Mary Poppins - Practically Perfect In Every Way

Magnificent! Great singing and dancing from a precisely choreographed cast who nailed every step! It was simply outstanding. From beginning …

August 8, 2017

Still Looking For Love, Fifty Summers Later, at the Shore

By Matt Koelling The fiftieth anniversary of the Summer of Love has been a recurring theme in 2017. Particularly in …

August 8, 2017

2017 Pamper Scamper Attracted Leading Infant Athletes

They came. They sat. They crawled. Ocean City hosted its annual Pamper Scamper this morning (August 8) on the beach …

August 8, 2017

"Kookie Kids" Bake For A Cause - Come Out And Show Them Your Support

The kitchen at St. Peter’s Church was running at full force Monday morning as the Kookie Kids team shaped, baked, …

August 8, 2017

Eagle Scout Project Unites Community For Boating Safety

Newly installed Eagle Scout Nicholas Theis knows how to bring a community together around an important cause. Nick’s Eagle Scout …

August 6, 2017

Ocean City's Boardwalk Becomes Picture Perfect During Art Show

One of Audrey Hepburn’s most iconic images, a publicity photo taken during her starring role in the 1961 romantic comedy …

August 6, 2017

Open House at Ocean City Fishing Club Draws 1,070 Visitors and Donations for the Needy

During a two-hour Open House at the Ocean City Fishing Club (OCFC) on August 3, 1,070 visitors donated $552 and …

August 6, 2017

Philadelphia Flyers Community Caravan Rolls Into Ocean City on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017

The Philadelphia Flyers Community Caravan will visit Ocean City 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at the basketball …

August 6, 2017

OCPD Activity Report July 30-August 5

Calls for Service: 1374 Daily Average: 196

August 6, 2017

Auto Buffs Marvel Over Exotic, Dream Cars at Ocean City Show

Matthew Gabriel paused for a moment while trying to estimate the value of all of the 122 exotic, luxury and …

August 5, 2017

MARY POPPINS FLIES INTO OCEAN CITY FOR 4 PERFORMANCES AT THE HUGHES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

In collaboration with The City of Ocean City and the Ocean City POPS, The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) …

August 5, 2017

OCBP Had A Rough Night At 72nd Annual Margate Memorials

Despite challenging conditions, Margate Beach Patrol came away with the win for the third year in a row at the …

August 4, 2017

Mayor's Update August 4th

Representatives of South Jersey Gas and the state Board of Public Utilities were in town on Monday to celebrate the …

August 4, 2017

Anna Marie Paulin, 87, of Ocean City, NJ

Anna Marie Paulin, 87, of Ocean City, NJ passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Egg Harbor Care Center, Egg …

August 4, 2017

Two Die in Separate Swimming Accidents at Sea Isle City Beaches

A prominent Philadelphia banker and another beachgoer died this week in Sea Isle City in separate swimming accidents apparently caused …

August 4, 2017

Menendez, Booker, MacArthur, Pascrell, LoBiondo Applaud Continuation of Medicare Policy to Benefit NJ Hospitals, Ensure Patients Greater Access to Care

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, and Congressmen Tom MacArthur (N.J.-03), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (N.J.-09) and Frank LoBiondo (N.J.-02) …

August 3, 2017

Breastfeeding Myths – Debunked!

1. Many women do not make enough milk. – This is a huge misconception and one that we see often …

August 3, 2017

Schwertly, Marian Jean (nee Godfrey) 85 of Palermo, NJ

Schwertly, Marian Jean (nee Godfrey) 85 of Palermo, NJ passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Shore Medical Center, …

August 3, 2017

Simple and Enjoyable Experience from Check-In to Check-Out at Renting OCNJ!

Here at Renting OCNJ, we focus on providing exceptional customer service and the best rental properties in Ocean City. Our …

August 3, 2017

Homeland Security Conference Stresses Vigilance in Cape May County

The Jersey Shore’s picturesque beaches, oceanfront mansions and family-friendly boardwalks certainly don’t seem like the backdrop for potential terrorist attacks. …

August 2, 2017

Joan Osborne and Shawn Colvin Keep All Bases Covered at the Music Pier

Twenty years ago, Joan Osborne and Shawn Colvin were main-stage acts on North America’s first female-only music festival, founded by …

August 2, 2017

LAST CHANCE TO VISIT THE OCEAN CITY FISHING CLUBHOUSE AND PIER ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

This summer’s second--and last--Open House at the Ocean City Fishing Club (OCFC) will be held on Thursday, August 3, from …

August 2, 2017

Ocean City POPS and The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company presents - MARY POPPINS

Everyone's favorite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure. One of the most popular Disney movies …

August 1, 2017

New National Database Tells You the Quality of Your Drinking Water in Ocean City

It appears to be clean, but is the water coming out of your tap really as safe as it looks …

August 1, 2017

Thursday, August 31

Ocean City Police Crack Down on Heavy Trucks Invading Neighborhoods

The huge Universal Supply Co. tractor trailer immediately caught the attention of police as it lumbered down Wesley Avenue in …

All Invited to 2017 Cape-Atlantic Severe Weather Conference on Sept. 7

he City of Ocean City and local weather expert Dan Skeldon will co-sponsor a free event that will provide an …

OC PBA Local #61 Hosts Back to School Barbeque Community Event

The Ocean City Police Benevolent Association Local #61 hosted a special Back to School Barbeque yesterday to celebrate the end …

Farmers Market Brings a Little Bit of Country to the Jersey Shore

Ocean City residents Carol and Jerry Meister eagerly await summer’s arrival each year. No surprise, right? So does everyone else …

Family Day At Playland’s Castaway Cove Raises Funds For Wounded Soldiers

When hundreds of families visited Playland’s Castaway Cove for Family Day in early August, they were doing much more than …

Wednesday, August 30

Donation Drive for Victims of Tropical Storm Harvey - Time for Ocean City to Step Up

Broadley’s employees and their friends are organizing a donation drive for victims of Tropical Storm Harvey. They will be sending …

Replay of the 8-26 Town Hall Meeting On The North End Pumping Project

Attached is a video replay of the North End Pumping Town Hall Meeting from Saturday...

Monday, August 28

Have You Tried Out the New Ocean City NJ Vacation App? Everything At Your Fingertips

Ocean City, NJ - Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce and Ocean City Tourism Development Commission are happy to announce …

Need a Lift? Try Sky River Helicopters Out of Ocean City Airport

A mother in Bucks County, Pa., decided to throw a surprise party for her son on his 21st birthday this …

The Flanders Catacombs

Comedy for a Cause - Sat Sept 2 @7PM

On Saturday, September 2nd the Tabernacle will present its first ever stand up comedy night at 7pm. Jonnie W., comedian …

Sunday, August 27

OCPD Weekly Activity Report August 20-26

Saturday, August 26

Drainage Project Will Bring Relief to Flood-Prone Ocean City Neighborhood

Kay Jacobs spent $6,000 to build a decorative wall around her garden that doubles as a foot-high barrier to protect …

Ocean City's Green Fair Promotes Environmental Theme

Being ever so careful not to drop it, Quinn Smith held a wet, brown creature that had a helmet-like shell, …

Friday, August 25

Mayor's Update: August 25

Thursday, August 24

The Boys of Endless Summer Bring the 2017 Boardwalk Concert Series to a Close

All things must pass, as the late George Harrison famously sang. Bittersweetly, this now applies to the 2017 Boardwalk Summer …

Free Fireworks Spectacular This Saturday Night

The fireworks display is designed to be best viewed from the boardwalk between 6th-14th Streets.

Ocean City Bike Forum Stresses Safety

Sgt. Brian Hopely, of the Ocean City Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit, recalled pulling a man over this summer who …

Wednesday, August 23

Why Fall is a Great Time to Renovate

Summer is a busy time, especially at the shore! An influx of family and guests to your year-round or summer …

Ocean City Introduces Ordinance to Comply with FEMA Flood Mapping

City Council introduced an ordinance Tuesday to bring Ocean City in line with the federal government’s new flood maps for …

Dr. Seuss Leaps Off The Page And Onto The Stage

The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company’s Junior Company presents a wacky and wonderful production of SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL JR. SEUSSICAL …

Monday, August 21

Council to Consider Dredging Agreement for $1.3 Million in State Funding

Ocean City will receive more than $1 million in state funding for a major dredging project to clear out sediment-choked …

Win a Free Pair of Tickets to see "THE BEACH BOYS" at the Ocean City Music Pier

We have a pair of free passes, to both the 6 PM early show and 8:30 second show. Winners will …

A Silly Look At Solar Eclipse Viewers Around Manco and Manco

The 2017 Solar eclipse created quite a stir in the last couple weeks as people prepped across the country to …

Beach Boy Mike Love Speaks to OCNJ Daily on Family Business, Endless Summers, Love for Ocean City and Live Music

With a fifty-plus year career, earning him Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in 1988, Mike Love has led …

Fact Sheet on Solar Eclipse in Ocean City

Ocean City will experience a partial solar eclipse on Monday afternoon (Aug. 21). Here are some things you may want …

Ocean City High School Athletic Hall of Fame

Sunday, August 20

Video Clip of the Crowning of Little Miss Ocean City 2018

This video clip includes the awarding of the 3 runners-up and the crowning .of Little Miss Ocean City 2018

"OCHS Sports in the Seventies"

This book will help you remember, among many others, the accomplishments of Glenn Darby, Diane Snow, Jim Minshull, Brad Bryant, …

OCPD Weekly Activity Report August 13-19

Saturday, August 19

Kids Look to Hook a Big One at Ocean City Fishing Tourney

Chase Aleszczyk, 11, was hoping to reel in a sand shark or a sting ray. His 8-year-old sister, Colbie, was …

Pageant Newcomer Ginger Mumman Crowned Little Miss Ocean City 2018

Never say there is no such thing as beginner’s luck. Just ask Ginger Mumman. Competing in her very first beauty …

Mayor's Update August 18

The Mark Soifer Documentary Presented By The Ocean City Historical Museum

Mark Soifer always knew how to draw a crowd. For more than 45 years Soifer was Ocean City’s Public Relations …

Thursday, August 17

Ocean City Fans Get The Led Out on the Music Pier for a Sixth Straight Year

The two best cover bands in America are L.A.’s Black Sabbitch, and Philadelphia’s Get the Led Out, for disparate reasons. …

Dynamic Founding Pastor of Liquid Church, And Iconic Eastern University Professor With Grammy Award Winning Vocalist, Speak At AM, PM Services At The Tabernacle

Tim Lucas, author, founder and lead pastor of Liquid Church, one of New Jersey’s fastest-growing Christian churches will be speaking …

Alford, Frederick L. “Fred” 55 of Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Family-Friendly Celebration Marks Grand Opening of Ocean City Firehouse