Stories for May 2018

May 31, 2018

Grace Kelly Exhibit Features Ocean City’s Royalty

Grace Kelly exhibits at the Ocean City Historical Museum and Ocean City Art Center, will offer guests a glimpse into …

May 30, 2018

Vote for Ocean City for Favorite Beach in New Jersey

The fun-filled days of summer are fast approaching, which means it's finally time to cast your vote for New Jersey's …

May 30, 2018

Two-Day Summer Book Sale Friday 6/22 and Saturday 6/23

The Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library announce the June Two-Day Book Sale to be held …

May 30, 2018

Download Ocean City Vacation App for Chance to Win Free Vacation

The first big weekend of the Ocean City vacation season is in the books, and despite inconsistent weather, the Memorial …

May 29, 2018

OCHS Key Club's Second Annual St. Baldrick’s Day Event Raises $3,000 for Childhood Cancer Research

Ocean City High School’s Key Club organized and hosted their second annual St. Baldrick’s Day event on Friday, May 25 …

May 29, 2018

Two Days Left to Purchase Discounted Seasonal Beach Tags for Ocean City

Seasonal beach tags for Ocean City are on sale at $20 through Thursday, May 31. The price goes up to …

May 29, 2018

Why Is My Air Conditioner Not Blowing Cold Air

Summer is the busiest season for the HVAC technicians at Broadley’s. We get calls just about every day from people …

May 29, 2018

Jilly’s Candy Factory Adds More Sweet Fun to Ocean City Boardwalk

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new Ocean City business …

May 28, 2018

Ocean City Remembers Those Who Served in Memorial Day Service

Army Lt. Col. Eric Duckworth told the crowd at Ocean City Tabernacle that if you were to take some things …

May 28, 2018

Hooked on Houses

I am truly hooked on homes, especially coastal ones. In addition to having a passion for renovating & decorating homes, …

May 27, 2018

Please Recognize All Heroes this Memorial Day Weekend

We thank and honor all HEROES who have served our country and continue to serve. We also want to thank …

May 27, 2018

“Dancing For Hailey” Raises Thousands in Preview to June 10 Event

Kim Parker wiped a tear as she spoke of her little girl Hailey who passed away at age 11 in …

May 27, 2018

The Crowds Are Out Making The Best of the Holiday Weekend

When the weather forecasters are wrong, and wrong in our favor, we have an obligation to take advantage. That seemed …

May 27, 2018

Ocean City Home Offers Tropical Paradise

The moment you walk into a home of designer and developer John Giovanni Caccuitti, you are transformed into a paradise …

May 26, 2018

Jilly’s Candy Factory Adds to Boardwalk Empire

Jilly’s Candy Factory Adds to Boardwalk Empire...

May 25, 2018

Ocean City "Plunges" into the Summer Season

Tom Giacinto was running late Friday morning. But the vice president of marketing for The Title Company of Jersey, couldn’t …

May 25, 2018

Mayor's Update: May 25, 2018

As we reach Memorial Day Weekend, the Fourth Ward drainage project is still not complete and roads that have been …

May 25, 2018

Fish Tale Charters Angles for Great Fishing

Capt. Craig Peters loves fishing. Ever since he was five years old, he has been on a boat. The retired …

May 25, 2018

Ocean City Proposes Smoking Ban on Beaches

Ocean City may become the next town at the Jersey Shore to ban smoking on the beaches. Citing health concerns …

May 24, 2018

Ocean City's Historic City Hall Getting Back Its Luster

From time to time, buildings, just like people, need some TLC. Such is the case with Ocean City’s historic City …

May 24, 2018

OCHS Key Club St. Baldrick’s Day Fundraiser Friday May 25th

The Ocean City High School Key Club will host its second annual St. Baldrick’s Day event for the benefit of …

May 23, 2018

Grace Kelly Tea is Wednesday, June 6, 2 p.m. at the Flanders - Presented by the Ocean City Historical Museum

The 4th Grace Kelly Tea is Wednesday, June 6, 2 p.m. at the Flanders! Guest speaker this year is Kristina …

May 23, 2018

Humane Society of Ocean City in Contest to Raise Funds for Animals

The Humane Society of Ocean City is in the running for a chance to win a $20,000 grand prize that …

May 23, 2018

Ocean City Beach Patrol Will be Guarding the Following Beaches for the 2018 Memorial Day Weekend

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

May 22, 2018

Ocean City's Third Grade Engineers Click It, Build Landmarks

“If you build it, they will come,” professed the famous movie catchphrase. Last night the Ocean City Primary School engineers …

May 22, 2018

Flanders’ Penthouse Suites: An Ocean City Hidden Treasure

They are the most opulent spaces in one of Ocean City’s most exclusive places. The Penthouses at the Flanders Hotel …

May 22, 2018

Memorial Day Weekend Kicks Off the Season

In a long-standing Ocean City tradition, city officials will turn a ceremonial wooden key to officially “unlock the ocean” for …

May 21, 2018

Susan Young (nee Shipp)

Susan Young (nee Shipp), 63, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle against cancer.

May 21, 2018

Locals and Visitors Enjoy Cameo Appearance by the Sun

What was that big orange thing up in the sky over Ocean City on Sunday? OK, it’s a very old …

May 20, 2018

Ocean City High School After Prom Creates More Great Memories

When you walk into a high school the thoughts of tropical breezes and paradise don’t really come to mind. But …

May 20, 2018

Memories Galore at Ocean City High School Prom 2018

Elegant, classy, stylish, traditional, formal and edgy looks put together by none other than students for the 2018 Ocean City …

May 18, 2018

Ocean City Historical Museum Looks to Youth With Contest

The Ocean City Historical Museum is looking to the future to collect more of the past with a T-shirt contest, …

May 18, 2018

Mayor's Update: May 18, 2018

Our rainy weather is expected to continue into the weekend, and the National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood …

May 18, 2018

Foglio’s Flooring Center in Marmora Offers the Right Touch

Perseverance, a laid back management style and giving customers top quality choices at reasonable prices, are just some of the …

May 17, 2018

After Prom Committee Promises Another Epic Bash

The Ocean City High School After-Prom Committee is ready to outdo itself. Again. This year’s post-Prom bash promises more of …

May 17, 2018

Ocean City Financial Group Breaks Down “The Great Wealth Transfer”

There is a financial phenomenon materializing as aging baby boomers are beginning to transfer their assets to the next generation. …

May 15, 2018

Bids Due May 31 for Ocean City Housing Authority's $4.2 Million Project

After more than a year of planning and discussion, the Ocean City Housing Authority’s proposed $4.2 million affordable housing project …

May 15, 2018

OCHS Crew Team Rocked The Atlantic County Crew Championships

Mother’s Day was a banner day for the Ocean City High School Crew team. On Sunday, the Red Raiders turned …

May 15, 2018

2018 Click It or Ticket Seat Belt Mobilization May 21-June 3

Law enforcement officers from the Ocean City Police Department will be cracking down on unbuckled motorists and their passengers as …

May 15, 2018

Ocean City Issues Storm Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch in effect for Ocean City from 4 p.m. Tuesday through …

May 14, 2018

Shore True Value in Somers Point, a True Family-Owned Business

Paul Giunta and his sister Alison Dannenhower are certain they learned what it means to be good business owners from …

May 14, 2018

Ocean City's Business Administrator Resigns to Take New Job

Ocean City Business Administrator James Mallon, who oversees the day-to-day operations of the local government as the senior-most official in …

May 14, 2018

LoBiondo Hails Supreme Court Ruling Repealing Sports-Betting Ban

A long-time proponent to allow sports-betting in Atlantic City, U.S. Representative Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02) today issued the following statement …

May 13, 2018

Ocean City Business People to Take Their Wacky "Plunge" on May 25

John Walton is already cranking up the hype machine. With his typical enthusiasm, he’s promising that “thousands and thousands” of …

May 13, 2018

Cape May County Honors Fallen Law Enforcement Officers

Cape May County’s Law Enforcement Community lived up to its slogan “Never Let Them Walk Alone” last week when they …

May 13, 2018

Ocean City’s Martin Z. Mollusk Does it Again, Predicts Early Summer

Martin Z. Mollusk paraded onto the beach at Ninth Street in Ocean City Saturday morning, escorted by his entourage, which …

May 13, 2018

Jon Dorenbos Amazed Sold-Out Music Pier, Again

Ex-Philadelphia Eagle Jon Dorenbos scored another major triumph last night in Ocean City. Dorenbos, a 14-year NFL veteran and former …

May 11, 2018

Site of Proposed Ocean City Condo-Hotel Hits Market for $30 Million

Prime property that is supposed to be the construction site for a controversial condo-hotel project is now up for sale …

May 11, 2018

Mayor’s Update: May 11

Road construction crews will be paving roads in the next couple weeks in a push to complete jobs before the …

May 11, 2018

Ocean City Vacation App Offers Cash-Free Convenience

No cash? No problem. Ocean City is expanding its tourist-friendly vacation app with new features that will eventually give people …

May 11, 2018

Council Criticizes Organizer of Ocean City's Political Debates

Members of City Council on Thursday night called for a new group to take over as the main sponsor of …

May 10, 2018

Mother's Day Brunch 2018 at The Flanders

Our Annual Mother's Day Brunch Buffet will be held Sunday May 13th, 11am to 2 pm Served in our Historic …

May 10, 2018

McDonnell, William A.

McDonnell, William A., 66 of Ocean City, NJ passed away on April 27, 2018 at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in …

May 10, 2018

Ocean City High School Prom Program Promises Glam Results

Mary Grace Jamison, an Ocean City High School sophomore spent her free time dancing. It was her passion. Whether it …

May 10, 2018

Artist From Ventnor Wins Art on Asbury “Sunrise/Sunset” Art Show & Exhibition

The Sun is ablaze this May at The Ocean City Fine Arts League at the “Sunrise/Sunset” Art Show & Exhibition. …

May 9, 2018

Mayor Gillian Re-elected in Ocean City; Council Incumbents Win

Mayor Jay Gillian swept to a commanding win Tuesday night over challenger John Flood to capture his third four-year term …

May 8, 2018

Shore Invites Community to Free “Be Well Connected” Osteoporosis Awareness Education Breakfast May 9

In recognition of Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention month, Shore is hosting a free community breakfast to educate the public about …

May 8, 2018

Gillian, Flood Vie For Mayor in Ocean City Election

A bitterly contested mayoral election, overshadowed by allegations of “toilet politics,” will come to a climax when voters go to …

May 8, 2018

It’s Always Sunny on Martin Z. Mollusk Day

Ocean City’s hermit-crab mascot seeks his shadow in a local version of Groundhog Day at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, …

May 7, 2018

Ocean City High School Made a Splash at the Philadelphia City Rowing Championships

The Ocean City High School Crew Team had a great showing this weekend at the Philadelphia City Championship Regatta on …

May 7, 2018

Despite Rain, MS Walk in Ocean City Draws Hundreds

Jennifer Schmidt, of Mays Landing, knows she has a daily battle. After being diagnosed with MS in 2010, the 55-year-old …

May 6, 2018

Mayor Jay Gillian Touts Ocean City's Capital Plan

OCNJDaily.com talked with Mayor Jay Gillian about his focus on Ocean City’s neglected infrastructure over the past eight years. The …

May 5, 2018

Fun Galore at Ocean City Spring Block Party

Sisters Patti Dompkosky and Jackie Sheridan know exactly where they are going for their weekend trip every May. They book …

May 5, 2018

Mayoral Candidate John Flood Says Ocean City Has Too Much Debt

City’s capital plan, municipal debt and taxes in the third story published in OCNJDaily.com leading up to the May 8 …

May 5, 2018

Mayor's Update: May 5

Dear Friends, I know anybody who was trying to use the 34th Street Bridge yesterday was stuck in frustratingly long …

May 5, 2018

The Most Historic Ocean City Building You Never Heard Of...

If you are strolling Asbury Avenue at today’s Block Party, take some time to notice one of Ocean City’s hidden …

May 4, 2018

OCTC is Ready to Celebrate the Start of their 11th Season of Professional and Education Theatre.

The Ocean City Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a deep connection in the Ocean City community and …

May 4, 2018

Richard P. Young

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard P. Young announces his sudden passing on Thursday, May 3, …

May 4, 2018

Gillian, Flood Battle Intensifies in Ocean City Mayor's Race

Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian and his opponent, John Flood, traded barbs and new allegations Thursday in an escalation of …

May 3, 2018

Ocean City’s Spring Block Party Promises Shopping Extravaganza

The Spring Block Party in Ocean City is always big, with hundreds of vendors lining Asbury Avenue creating a shopping …

May 2, 2018

Ocean City Man’s Passion Leads to Image Archive

If a picture is worth a thousand words, Mike Impagliazzo is probably sitting on millions. Impagliazzo, 60, is an Ocean …

May 2, 2018

THE Greater Ocean City Theatre Company ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) will hold auditions on Saturday, May 5th or Sunday, May 6th for Middle …

May 1, 2018

Thursday, May 31

Grace Kelly Exhibit Features Ocean City’s Royalty

Grace Kelly exhibits at the Ocean City Historical Museum and Ocean City Art Center, will offer guests a glimpse into …

Wednesday, May 30

Vote for Ocean City for Favorite Beach in New Jersey

The fun-filled days of summer are fast approaching, which means it's finally time to cast your vote for New Jersey's …

Two-Day Summer Book Sale Friday 6/22 and Saturday 6/23

The Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library announce the June Two-Day Book Sale to be held …

Download Ocean City Vacation App for Chance to Win Free Vacation

The first big weekend of the Ocean City vacation season is in the books, and despite inconsistent weather, the Memorial …

Tuesday, May 29

OCHS Key Club's Second Annual St. Baldrick’s Day Event Raises $3,000 for Childhood Cancer Research

Ocean City High School’s Key Club organized and hosted their second annual St. Baldrick’s Day event on Friday, May 25 …

Two Days Left to Purchase Discounted Seasonal Beach Tags for Ocean City

Seasonal beach tags for Ocean City are on sale at $20 through Thursday, May 31. The price goes up to …

Why Is My Air Conditioner Not Blowing Cold Air

Summer is the busiest season for the HVAC technicians at Broadley’s. We get calls just about every day from people …

Jilly’s Candy Factory Adds More Sweet Fun to Ocean City Boardwalk

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new Ocean City business …

Monday, May 28

Ocean City Remembers Those Who Served in Memorial Day Service

Army Lt. Col. Eric Duckworth told the crowd at Ocean City Tabernacle that if you were to take some things …

Hooked on Houses

I am truly hooked on homes, especially coastal ones. In addition to having a passion for renovating & decorating homes, …

Sunday, May 27

Please Recognize All Heroes this Memorial Day Weekend

We thank and honor all HEROES who have served our country and continue to serve. We also want to thank …

“Dancing For Hailey” Raises Thousands in Preview to June 10 Event

Kim Parker wiped a tear as she spoke of her little girl Hailey who passed away at age 11 in …

The Crowds Are Out Making The Best of the Holiday Weekend

When the weather forecasters are wrong, and wrong in our favor, we have an obligation to take advantage. That seemed …

Ocean City Home Offers Tropical Paradise

The moment you walk into a home of designer and developer John Giovanni Caccuitti, you are transformed into a paradise …

Saturday, May 26

Jilly’s Candy Factory Adds to Boardwalk Empire

Jilly’s Candy Factory Adds to Boardwalk Empire...

Friday, May 25

Ocean City "Plunges" into the Summer Season

Tom Giacinto was running late Friday morning. But the vice president of marketing for The Title Company of Jersey, couldn’t …

Mayor's Update: May 25, 2018

As we reach Memorial Day Weekend, the Fourth Ward drainage project is still not complete and roads that have been …

Fish Tale Charters Angles for Great Fishing

Capt. Craig Peters loves fishing. Ever since he was five years old, he has been on a boat. The retired …

Ocean City Proposes Smoking Ban on Beaches

Ocean City may become the next town at the Jersey Shore to ban smoking on the beaches. Citing health concerns …

Thursday, May 24

Ocean City's Historic City Hall Getting Back Its Luster

From time to time, buildings, just like people, need some TLC. Such is the case with Ocean City’s historic City …

OCHS Key Club St. Baldrick’s Day Fundraiser Friday May 25th

Wednesday, May 23

Grace Kelly Tea is Wednesday, June 6, 2 p.m. at the Flanders - Presented by the Ocean City Historical Museum

The 4th Grace Kelly Tea is Wednesday, June 6, 2 p.m. at the Flanders! Guest speaker this year is Kristina …

Humane Society of Ocean City in Contest to Raise Funds for Animals

The Humane Society of Ocean City is in the running for a chance to win a $20,000 grand prize that …

Ocean City Beach Patrol Will be Guarding the Following Beaches for the 2018 Memorial Day Weekend

Tuesday, May 22

Ocean City's Third Grade Engineers Click It, Build Landmarks

“If you build it, they will come,” professed the famous movie catchphrase. Last night the Ocean City Primary School engineers …

Flanders’ Penthouse Suites: An Ocean City Hidden Treasure

They are the most opulent spaces in one of Ocean City’s most exclusive places. The Penthouses at the Flanders Hotel …

Memorial Day Weekend Kicks Off the Season

In a long-standing Ocean City tradition, city officials will turn a ceremonial wooden key to officially “unlock the ocean” for …

Monday, May 21

Susan Young (nee Shipp)

Locals and Visitors Enjoy Cameo Appearance by the Sun

What was that big orange thing up in the sky over Ocean City on Sunday? OK, it’s a very old …

Sunday, May 20

Ocean City High School After Prom Creates More Great Memories

When you walk into a high school the thoughts of tropical breezes and paradise don’t really come to mind. But …

Memories Galore at Ocean City High School Prom 2018

Elegant, classy, stylish, traditional, formal and edgy looks put together by none other than students for the 2018 Ocean City …

Friday, May 18

Ocean City Historical Museum Looks to Youth With Contest

The Ocean City Historical Museum is looking to the future to collect more of the past with a T-shirt contest, …

Mayor's Update: May 18, 2018

Foglio’s Flooring Center in Marmora Offers the Right Touch

Perseverance, a laid back management style and giving customers top quality choices at reasonable prices, are just some of the …

Thursday, May 17

After Prom Committee Promises Another Epic Bash

The Ocean City High School After-Prom Committee is ready to outdo itself. Again. This year’s post-Prom bash promises more of …