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Friday, March 31

OCHS Drama Guild's "Bye-Bye-Birdie" March 30 and 31 at 7:00PM April 1 at 2:00 and 7:00PM

The Ocean City High School Drama Guild presents the musical “Bye Bye Birdie” at the Hughes Performing Arts Center, located …

Thursday, March 30

Friday Soaker Expected

A wet and windy finish to the work week as a storm system loaded with moisture will be moving in …

Getty Ready - Gas to Grass Coming Soon

Say goodbye to Getty. For Ocean City officials eager to see the blighted, former Getty gas station demolished, it’s more …

The OC-Con Comic and Memorabilia Festival is on April 1 and 2

Hollywood icons Billy Dee Williams and Seth Gilliam will be special guests at the OC-Con Comic Festival. A limited number …

Wednesday, March 29

OCHS After Prom Fundraiser Brings Together the Class of 2021

Last Friday, March 17th, a “Raider Nation Dance” was held at the Ocean City High School for local 8th graders …

Getty Out Of Here!

Breaking News: At this moment a demolition crew is actively leveling the Getty Station on 9th and Bay Avenue. No …

Drying Out For Now, More Rain Later This Week

A return to sunny skies during the day on Wednesday as high pressure builds in to our north. However, breezy …

OC CON SUPER HERO RUN & DASH APRIL 1

OC CON SUPER HERO 1 Mile Run - 10:00AM 1 MILE RUN - Run Super Fast! Dress Super Fantastic! Or …

Tuesday, March 28

New Jersey Files Formal Appeal of Summer Flounder Quota Reductions State's Representatives Argue ASMFC Decision Will Cause Adverse Impacts To Fishery And Industry

New Jersey representatives to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission have filed an appeal requesting the commission reconsider its vote …

Monday, March 27

Voters to Pick Best Alcohol-Free "Mocktail" in HERO Campaign Contest

Don’t be surprised this summer if you hear the patrons at your favorite Jersey Shore tavern or restaurant say, “Bartender, …

Unsettled Weather Continues, Brighter Midweek

A frontal boundary near our area will keep us on the cloudy and occasionally wet side to start the week. …

Tourism is Robust in Cape May County

The US economy may still be on the mend, but Cape May County’s main economic engine, tourism, seems to be …

Sunday, March 26

Fairness In Taxes Meeting 4-5 at 7PM - Ocean City Library

Fairness In Taxes, will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, April 5th at 7:00 P.M. in Room 110, Chris Maloney …

Weekly Activity Report March 19 - 25

Calls for Service: 587 Daily Average: 84

Saturday, March 25

Girls Weekend Kicks off in Downtown Ocean City with Fashion Show

The Downtown Merchants will host a Girls Weekend Fashion Show on March 31, 2017 to help kick off the second …

Friday, March 24

Ocean City Primary School Puts Twist on March Madness

March Madness is taking over the Ocean City Primary School, but the students aren't associating the annual event with basketball. …

Councilwoman Wants Ocean City to Consider Rules for Mass Balloon Launches

Whatever happened to just throwing hats into the air in celebration? The mass release of balloons, floating lanterns, doves and …

Mayor's Update - March 24, 2017

City Council last night approved two important resolutions that will benefit Ocean City residents and guests. Council voted to advertise …

More Like Spring As We Move Into The Weekend

A return to spring time conditions as we move into the weekend as high pressure will move offshore and pump …

New Regulations Approved for Ocean City's Boardwalk Performers

Singers, musicians and other performers who entertain the bustling summer crowds on the family-friendly Ocean City Boardwalk will have to …

Thursday, March 23

Joni Dice; Paige Panico; and Emily Tumelty Selected as Cape All Stars

Ocean City's Joni Dice was selected as one of the top ten 8th grade girls basketball players in Cape May …

Council to Vote on Upgrades for Ninth Street Corridor and Boardwalk

Ocean City’s main entryway and its top tourist attraction are both in line for major upgrades as part of separate …

Wednesday, March 22

Benefit to Aid Lukens-Martinez Family’s Efforts to Bounce Back from Tragic Accident

Life can change in an instant. And it does not always change for the better. But when life threw a …

Tuesday, March 21

5th Annual Princess & Pirate Party 10AM on 4/1 at St. Peters

Games, face paint, crafts, food, & a Bible lesson...

Klock, Joel F. of Ocean City, NJ

Joel F. Klock, 94, of Ocean City passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at The Shores At Wesley Manor in …

Ocean City Mother Goes Public About Son's Overdose Death to Fight Drug Addiction

Often, the obituaries for young people will discreetly note that they died “suddenly” or “unexpectedly,” without specifying the cause of …

Monday, March 20

1st Day Of Spring But Winter Chill Returns This Week

Spring has officially arrived and it will feel like it, at least until midweek. High Pressure will stay in control …

Reagan's View On Ocean City

My father recently asked me why I like Ocean City so much. It inspired me to write the following: When …

OCPC Weekly Activity Report March 12-18

Calls for Service: 653 Daily Average: 93

Sunday, March 19

LoBiondo to Appear on NPR’s Morning Edition, CNN’s New Day Monday

U.S. Congressman Frank LoBiondo (NJ-02), Chairman of the House CIA Subcommittee, will be questioning witnesses in the open House Permanent …

Saturday, March 18

Organ Transplant Recipient Talks About the "Gift of Life"

Every year, on Sept. 15, Joe Pratt sends a “thank you” card to a family he has never met. That …

Their Home May Be Gone, But Their Memories Live On. They Will Be Back...

March 15, 2017 around 6:30 pm I got a phone call while I was eating dinner that my shore house …

OCIS Spanish Students Learn About the Importance of Bilingual Applicants in the Medical Field

Spanish students at the Ocean City Intermediate School and native speakers from around the community were recently invited to learn …

Friday, March 17

Mayor's Update 3-17

I’m proud to announce that the Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center will host a regional Special Olympics swimming competition …

Sign of the Times: Sifting Sands Turns Back the Clock on its Vintage Neon

By Tim Kelly A slice of 1950s Ocean City is making a comeback on the prominent corner of 9th Street …

Freeze Eases But Unsettled Weekend Ahead

The good news is that temperatures heading into this weekend will not be as cold as it has been, however …

Thursday, March 16

Ocean City School Board Approves New Policy for Overdose Antidote

Joseph S. Clark Jr., the president of the Ocean City Board of Education, says he knows of five people who …

No Cause Has Been Determined Yet On The South End Residential Fire

On Wednesday evening, March 15th, the Ocean City Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire, 2 story wood …

Wednesday, March 15

Breaking News: Devastating Fire Strikes In The South End Of Ocean City

In what can only be considered "a job well done", the Ocean City Fire Department stands watch over the smoldering …

Blustery Cold Winds Continue through Midweek

The winter storm has left but very cold and gusty winds continue for the next couple of days as a …

Tuesday, March 14

Ocean City's Proposed 2017 Municipal Budget Emphasizes Capital Projects

Ocean City’s proposed $79.7 million operating budget reflects a healthy real estate market and should satisfy Wall Street credit-rating agencies, …

Mayor's Update: Please Do Not Drive Through Flood Waters

Many streets in Ocean City already are covered with water from the coastal storm we're experiencing, and high tide on …

Batten Down The Hatches - Nasty Nor'easter Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds And Flooding

A nasty Nor'Easter featuring heavy rain, strong winds, tidal flooding and some beach erosion will pound our area on Tuesday. …

Monday, March 13

ALL Ocean City Schools Are Closed March 14th

Due to impending Coastal Storm - All Ocean City Schools are closed tomorrow March 14th. Please stay safe.

County Wide Storm Updates

The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management is preparing for the upcoming storm expected to move into the area …

Trash and Recycling Pickup Schedule Changes Due to Storm

Due to the coastal storm predicted for Tuesday, the trash and recycling pickup schedule for the remainder of the week …

Sunday, March 12

Major Nor'easter To Cause Problems Tuesday

A major Nor'Easter is still set to hit our area late Monday Night into Tuesday. Models are coming together on …

OCPD Weekly Activity Report March 5-11

Calls for Service: 562 Daily Average: 80

Mayor's Update 3-10-17

At a public meeting last night, City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that sets guidelines for boardwalk …

Saturday, March 11

John Riordan Is Crowned Mr. OCHS In Front Of A Packed House

The evening of March 10th was a night to remember. Ocean City High School held their annual “Mr. OCHS” competition, …

Frigid Weekend, Then A Major Winter Storm

A frigid blast has settled into our area once again. Even though it will be mostly sunny through the weekend, …

Eight Years Later, Still no Trace of Ocean City's Missing Man

For Jen Powell, the disappearance of her son is made even more difficult by the exasperating lack of clues in …

Friday, March 10

Obituary for Tyler Onesty

Obituary for Tyler Onesty

Council Introduces Regulations for Ocean City's Boardwalk Entertainers

Largely avoiding the controversy and objections of the past, Ocean City’s third attempt to regulate the Boardwalk performers who entertain …

Thursday, March 9

Spring Storms: HVAC Protection

With spring weather comes stormy weather and Broadley's is here to make sure your HVAC unit is protected this season.

Another Frigid Blast Plus Snow?

After a brief mild spell, temperatures will take another dive making for another blustery, frigid weekend. While the threat of …

Ocean City Prepares to Purchase, Demolish Eyesore in Main Gateway

Getty appears to be a goner. Ocean City has reached a tentative deal to buy an abandoned former Getty gas …

49 Members of St. Damien's Parish Receive the Sacrament of Confirmation

On Tuesday evening, Forty-nine members of the St. Damien's Parish, their sponsors, and families packed St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church …

Wednesday, March 8

Lincoln Center Local - Lincoln Center In Your Neighborhood - Free Screening 3-30 @ 6:30p at OCFPL

This is a screening of The Richard Tucker Opera Gala 2015 which was performed at David Geffen Hall on November …

LoBiondo Applauds House Passage of Additional Funding for Critical Radar Updates for F-16s at 177th Fighter Wing

U.S. Representative Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, today the inclusion of additional …

Humane Society of Ocean City Launches Renovation Project, Seeks Donations

Little Max, a friendly, mixed-breed dog, has been working on his behavior with the Humane Society of Ocean City’s kennel …

Tuesday, March 7

OCHS Girls Basketball South Jersey Group 3 Champions - Back to Back

On their home court tonight, the Ocean City High School Girls Basketball Team defeated Mainland Regional High School 38-31 to …

Bohemian Mama to Add to Asbury Avenue's Retail "Renaissance"

The first thing customers likely will notice when they enter the Bohemian Mama boutique in Ocean City is the tepee …

Monday, March 6

Milder Midweek But Snow This Weekend?

This weekend we move our clocks ahead one hour for Daylight Saving Time. However, weather-wise we will be taking a …

Ocean City's Travel A Team Wins the South Shore Championship

Congratulations to Ocean City's Travel A Team for winning the South Shore Championship Sunday night in Wildwood, NJ...

Minor, Beatrice of Ocean City, NJ

Minor, Beatrice, - of Ocean City, NJ was entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 13th, 2017. She passed away …

OCHS Girls Swim Team Finish The Season With A Splash

Over the weekend the Ocean City Girls Swim team sent four of their very best athletes to the New Jersey …

OCTC Announces Spring and Summer Classes For Students With Interests In Theatre, Music and Dance

Ocean City, NJ – The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company will be offering an exciting array of camps and classes …

Sunday, March 5

OCPD Weekly Activity Report 2/26 – 3/4

Calls for Service: 572 Daily Average: 82

Benefit Scheduled To Aid Teudy And Halley Lukens-Martinez Family

Life took a sudden, unexpected and tragic turn for Ocean City’s Lukens-Martinez family last July when Teudy Martinez suffered a …

Saturday, March 4

Cold Blast Lasts Through Weekend

The coldest air since early January has moved into our area. Despite the sunshine, brisk northwest winds 15-20mph will keep …

Christie Administration Petitions New US Commerce Secretary To Put Hold On Cuts To Summer Flounder Recreational Fishing

The Christie Administration has formally requested the new U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, to put a hold on severe …

Mayor's Update March 3

My administration will deliver an overview of the proposed 2017 municipal budget at the City Council meeting on Thursday. Frank …

Friday, March 3

Guadagno, Sheppard Highlight Cape May County Women in Business Conference

In business and in government, being there is half the battle. That was the message of New Jersey Lieutenant Governor …

Thursday, March 2

Education Foundation Fundraiser Friday Night to Benefit Ocean City Schools

Sorry, kids. This is one Friday night that you’ll have to stay at home and take care of the house …

Cold Air Returns to Ocean City

Colder days ahead as we move toward the weekend. A lack of blocking in the upper atmosphere has been keeping …

Wednesday, March 1

The Spring Fashion Show at Greate Bay County Club Sunday 12-4PM Benefits OCHS Crew Team

The Spring Fashion Show benefits the Ocean City High School Crew Team. Please join us for a fun afternoon that …

Severe T'Storms Possible Wednesday Evening

As we begin March, another surge of warm air moves into the Northeast on Wednesday ahead of a strong cold …