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Monday, July 31

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July 31, 2017

Bienvenue! French Canadian Visitors Return to Cape May County as the Loonie Strengthens
If you noticed the influx of Canadian license plates on the roads and parking lots and hear the French dialect …
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July 31, 2017

PLAYLAND’S CASTAWAY COVE HOSTS FAMILY DAY TO BENEFIT WALK FOR THE WOUNDED - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2
Family Day featuring unlimited ride wristbands for $15 each. All proceeds will benefit Walk for the Wounded, and all rides …
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July 31, 2017

14th Annual Chip Miller Surf Fest Was A Big Success
Surfers began paddling out on 7th street early in the morning at the 14th annual Chip Miller Surf Fest. Originally …
July 31, 2017

OCPD Weekly Activity Report July 23-29

Calls for Service: 1447 Daily Average: 207

Sunday, July 30

July 30, 2017

Ocean City Jr. Raiders Seek Players for 2017 Season

The 2017 Season is underway....SIGN UP NOW!

Saturday, July 29

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July 29, 2017

Bleak Weather Doesn't Stop Ocean City Vacationers From Having Fun
Shopping bags in hand, Mary Ellen Buono and Joan Cesarini stopped at an Asbury Avenue boutique Saturday afternoon to check …
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July 29, 2017

Students Take Center Stage in the Musical Pippin Saturday Night
The Ocean City Theatre Company’s Junior Company will present, “PIPPIN” on July 28th and 29th at the Ocean City Music …

Friday, July 28

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July 28, 2017

Sunny 2nd Half Of The Weekend
A rare summertime coastal storm is set to strike our area later Friday into Saturday with periods of heavy rain …
July 28, 2017

Mayor's Update: July 28th

Dear Friends, I want to clarify some misinformation that has been circulating this week. The local Fairness in Taxes group …

July 28, 2017

City of Ocean City, NJ - Office of Emergency Management Special Weather Statement: 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2017

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch in effect for Ocean City from 2 p.m. Friday (July …

Thursday, July 27

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July 27, 2017

Retired Cold Case Homicide Detective and Author of Cold Case Christianity at The Ocean City Tabernacle on August 8
Warner Wallace, retired cold case homicide detective and Adjunct Professor of Apologetics at Biola University will be speaking at 8:30 …
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July 27, 2017

Rock Legend Graham Nash Teaches Ocean City A Few Tricks In Intimate Pier Show
Graham Nash is rock and roll royalty. He’s one of only 21 musicians inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall …
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July 27, 2017

Make Your Air Conditioning Run More Efficiently
Keeping your home cool, without spending what seems like an arm and a leg on an energy bill, can be …
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July 27, 2017

OCBP Takes Second At The Ocean City Women’s Invitational - Video And Results
On Wednesday, July 26, 2017, Ocean City hosted the annual OCBP Women's Invitational Races. On a cool but pleasant and …
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July 27, 2017

"Ho, Ho, Ho," Christmas Comes Early to Ocean City
After spending long days and nights working over the winter, especially in preparation for Christmas, a visitor from the North …
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July 27, 2017

CMS Awards Five-Stars to United Methodist Communities
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded Five-Stars in overall quality to all four of United Methodist Communities’ …

Wednesday, July 26

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July 26, 2017

Fun Runs Return to the Track for 25th Year
With their sneakers tied tight, racing bibs pinned, and games faces on Tuesday’s Fun Run Competitors took their lanes at …
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July 26, 2017

Ocean City Receives "Clean" Audit for Municipal Finances
Ocean City’s finances are well-managed and in strong shape as the municipality continues to keep its debt structure low through …

Tuesday, July 25

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July 25, 2017

OCBP Women's Lifeguard Invitational Races Set for 34th Street on Wednesday
The Ocean City Beach Patrol Women’s Lifeguard Invitational Races scheduled for 6:15 p.m. Wednesday (July 26) will be held at …
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July 25, 2017

Ocean City Housing Authority Looks to Fill Vacancies With Local Residents
Amid its ongoing structural and management reforms, the Ocean City Housing Authority will now place a stronger emphasis on finding …

Monday, July 24

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July 24, 2017

Ocean City American Legion Auxiliary Plans Fall Fashion Show
The members of Ocean City’s American Legion Auxiliary Fashion Show Committee are counting down the days until their October 15th …
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July 24, 2017

Cape May County Bridge Commission Adding E-ZPass on Five Spans
Motorists using the five bridges linking Cape May County’s seashore communities along the scenic Ocean Drive may not like the …
July 24, 2017

OCPD Weekly Activity Report July 16 - 22

Calls for Service: 1454 & Daily Average: 207

Sunday, July 23

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July 23, 2017

American Legion R and R Program Seeks Condo Donation
Ocean City American Legion Post 524 is seeking a one-week donation of an island condo to honor a visiting military …
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July 23, 2017

Results of 2017 Night in Venice Boat and House Decorating Contests
The following are the results of the 2017 Night in Venice boat and house decorating contests held on July 22, …
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July 23, 2017

100K+ Watch as Ocean City's Bayfront Comes Alive for Night in Venice
There haven’t been this many rock stars together in one place since Woodstock or Live Aid. Look, there’s Bruce Springsteen! …

Saturday, July 22

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July 22, 2017

Night in Venice House Judging to Start 15 Minutes Earlier
Judging for the 2017 Night in Venice house and condo decorating contests will start 15 minutes earlier than scheduled, due …
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July 22, 2017

Strong Finish for OCBP @ 2017 AC Classic
This year's Atlantic City Lifeguard Classic featured patrols from as far as Harvey Cedars all the way down to Cape …
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July 22, 2017

Death Investigation in Ocean City - No Additional Threat to the Community
Cape May Court House, New Jersey – Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor and Ocean City Police Chief Chad …

Friday, July 21

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July 21, 2017

Bayfront Homeowners Prep for "Rocking" Night in Venice Celebration
Ladies and gentlemen, step right up! Sue Hornyak is transforming her Ocean City bayfront home on North Point Road into …
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July 21, 2017

Threat of T'Storms Possible for Night In Venice
It's that time of year again for the annual Night in Venice and we will be crossing our fingers hoping …
July 21, 2017

Mayor's Update July 21

Ocean City has a growing population of red foxes, and I want to remind everybody never to feed any wildlife …

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July 21, 2017

Guide to 2017 Ocean City Night in Venice
When is Night in Venice? The parade starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Where does the parade …
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July 21, 2017

Are You Ready? A look at Last Year's "Night in Venice"...
A Video Overview of last year's "Night in Venice" Festivities
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July 21, 2017

Seeing Eye Volunteer Group Visits OCFD; Seeks Puppy Raisers
The Ocean City Fire Department hosted the local volunteer group People and Puppies at Work for Sight 4-H Club, or …

Thursday, July 20

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July 20, 2017

“Under the Influence” An Invitation to an Important Educational Event
Literacy Volunteers Association (LVA) is pleased to invite you to “UNDER THE INFLUENCE” , presented by Michael DeLeon. This is …
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July 20, 2017

The Hooters Try To Make Time Stand Still In A Marathon Music Pier Show
It’s hard to fathom that Philadelphia’s The Hooters have been together for 37 years. All with essentially the same core …
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July 20, 2017

Ocean City Beach Patrol Takes 2nd Place in Red Bull Surf and Rescue Races
On Tuesday, July 18, 2017, Ocean City competed in the third annual Red Bull Surf and Rescue Races on the …
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July 20, 2017

Dean Marcolongo Wins County GOP Committee Election for Surrogate Post
Dean Marcolongo bested a six-person field to win the Cape May County Surrogate’s office in a special election earlier this …

Wednesday, July 19

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July 19, 2017

Federal Investigators Probe Ocean City Housing Authority's Finances
Armed with a newly completed audit of the Ocean City Housing Authority, federal investigators are looking deeper into the finances …

Tuesday, July 18

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July 18, 2017

Customers' Creations Shine at Potomac Bead Co. Store in Ocean City
There are beads everywhere – on the walls, on shelves, on tables, in display trays and in cups. Some are …
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July 18, 2017

Summer Youth Crew Camp Is Happening Now For 4 Sessions
Ocean City High School Crew Boosters “Summer Youth Crew Camps” began tonight. This is the first session out of four …

Monday, July 17

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July 17, 2017

Major, Eleanor Moore
Major, Eleanor Moore 101 ½ of Ocean City, NJ passed away peacefully on July 15, 2017 at the Bridges section …

Sunday, July 16

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July 16, 2017

The Musical Adventure of Flat Stanley
The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) will once again present five family friendly theatrical productions this summer. OCTC has …
July 16, 2017

OCPD Weekly Activity Report July 9-15

Calls for Service: 1378 Daily Average: 197

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July 16, 2017

Moving Ahead, Ocean City Prepares for Next Phase of $20 Million Dredging Program
In a major development that will boost its $20 million dredging program, Ocean City has finally emptied out a disposal …

Friday, July 14

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July 14, 2017

Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes Let Loose at the Music Pier
The term “bar band” is often used as a pejorative. When referencing the Jersey shore bar band scene, that birthed …
July 14, 2017

Mayor's Update July 14

The weather forecast looks great for the weekend, and the beaches, boardwalk and streets will be busy. As I have …

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July 14, 2017

USO, Ocean City Pops Combine Forces for Concert Sunday Night
Both the USO and Big Band music helped keep the country dancing and swinging during the 1940s, even while it …

Thursday, July 13

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July 13, 2017

Susan Sheppard Sworn-In As New Jersey's Newest Superior Court Judge
Susan Sheppard can add a new title to her resume: Superior Court Judge...
July 13, 2017

LoBiondo Applauds Decision on Summer Flounder

After months of fighting against proposed reductions on summer flounder harvest limits for New Jersey commercial and recreational fishermen, U.S. …

Wednesday, July 12

July 12, 2017

Morris, Charles Robert “Bob”

Morris, Charles Robert “Bob” was born June 24, 1927 in Philadelphia to William and Marion Morris. He grew up in …

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July 12, 2017

OCBP’s Big Win at 20th Annual Longport Women’s Race
A rough and choppy sea brought tough but exciting races at the 20th Annual Longport women's race. LPBP hosted 12 …
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July 12, 2017

FCA Skate Camp
2 Sessions of FCA Skateboarding Camp - A few Open Slots Remain

Tuesday, July 11

July 11, 2017

Francis “Frank” "Skip" Joseph Daly Jr

Francis “Frank” "Skip" Joseph Daly Jr, age 63, died from an ongoing health condition on July 1, 2017, in Somers …

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July 11, 2017

OCBP Takes 2nd Place in the Cape May County Lifeguard Championships
In a night of tight races, Ocean City lost the team championship title to first time ever winner Wildwood by …
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July 11, 2017

Ocean City Bicycle Auction Set for Monday, July 17
The City of Ocean City will hold its annual Bicycle Auction 10 a.m. to noon Monday, July 17, 2017 at …

Monday, July 10

July 10, 2017

OCPD Weekly Activity Report July 2 - 8

Calls for Service: 1626 Daily Average: 232

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July 10, 2017

Open House at the Ocean City Fishing Clubhouse and Pier set for Thursday, July 20
The Ocean City Fishing Club (OCFC) is inviting you to its first Open House of the summer season on Thursday, …

Sunday, July 9

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July 9, 2017

OC Free Public Library Mid-Summer Book Sale Saturday July 29th from 10 am to 3 pm
The Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library announce the Mid-Summer Book Sale to be held in …

Saturday, July 8

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July 8, 2017

Ocean City Antiques and Collectibles Fair Offers a Glimpse of the Past
At the Ocean City Antiques & Collectibles Fair on Saturday, you could have bought men’s and women’s bathing suits at …
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July 8, 2017

More Turtle-Crossing Signs May be on the Way in Ocean City
Tim O’Brien scooped up a diamondback terrapin that was crawling perilously in the middle of the road next to the …

Friday, July 7

July 7, 2017

Mayor's Update July 7

I’m happy to announce that the Army Corps of Engineers will return to Ocean City this fall to rebuild our …

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July 7, 2017

New Bulkheads Sought to Prevent Flooding, Protect Neighborhood and Marinas
Ocean City officials met Thursday with marina owners in the 300 block of Bay Avenue to devise plans to alleviate …

Thursday, July 6

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July 6, 2017

Fin-Atics Sells Hooks, Lines, Sinkers and Everything Else for Fishing
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word fanatic as someone “marked by excessive enthusiasm and often intense uncritical devotion.” Although there …
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July 6, 2017

Ocean City's Music Pier Getting Big-Screen Technology for Concerts
City Council is expected to award a contract Thursday night for large video screens that will enhance the experience for …

Wednesday, July 5

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July 5, 2017

Fourth of July Firework Display Lights Up Ocean City’s Sky + Video
Ocean City is always sure to end Independence Day with a bang. The classic firework display once again brought tens …
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July 5, 2017

Annual Independence Day Bike Parade Coverage + Video
Ocean City's Fourth of July festivities began on both ends of the island with the annual bike parades. The pair …

Tuesday, July 4

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July 4, 2017

Fourth of July in Ocean City Features Fireworks, Bike Parades and More
Ocean City’s annual Independence Day fireworks display goes off this year at 9;15 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. The fireworks will …

Monday, July 3

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July 3, 2017

Ocean City Theatre Company's Summer Children’s Theatre 10th Annual Opening Day
The Ocean City music pier was filled mid-morning as the Ocean City Theatre Company presented its opening show: Madagascar A …

Sunday, July 2

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July 2, 2017

Ocean City's Fourth of July Weekend Hits it "Out of the Ballpark"
In Ocean City, the crowds during typical summer weekends can often be huge in their own right. But they’re usually …
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July 2, 2017

Bike Parade T-Shirt Designer Reagan DeVlieger Has Safety Message for Riders
Reagan DeVlieger wanted to remind bicycle riders about the importance of wearing a helmet, and her safety message will soon …
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July 2, 2017

Temptations Brought Motown to the Music Pier
Due to the amount of time passed by, plus myriad of line-up shifts, in the fifty-seven years since The Temptations …