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Tuesday, April 30

$5 Million Parking Lot Sale Paves Way For Development

A prime piece of real estate adjacent to the Ocean City Boardwalk at Eighth Street is being offered for sale …

County Renovates, Upgrades Courthouse

A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated third floor of the Cape May County Courthouse is scheduled for Friday, …

2nd Annual Tyler Onesty Scholarship Benefit Set Sunday

Tyler Onesty, 22, of Ocean City, a graduate of Ocean City High School, was a local victim of the opioid …

O.C. Summer Recreation Program Registration Begins May 1

Registration for Ocean City’s summer recreation programs for people of all ages opens on Wednesday, May 1. Programs are offered …

Ocean City Blanks Cedar Creek in Lacrosse

The Ocean City High School girls’ lacrosse team shut out conference foe Cedar Creek 15-0 on Monday evening. The win …

Monday, April 29

Skatepark to Host “Chica de Mayo” and “Night Skate 2”

Spring has finally sprung, and with warmer temperatures come a pair of interesting events at the Ocean City Skatepark. On …

Esther Weil Student Music Competition Set for May 1

The Friends of the Ocean City Pops will sponsor the annual Esther Weil music competition for local high school students …

Blackjacks Kick Off Inaugural Season in A.C.

Are you ready for some Arena League football? The ownership group of the new Atlantic City Blackjacks certainly hopes so. …

Sunday, April 28

Spring Block Party on Saturday in Ocean City

Ocean City’s premier early-season event, the Spring Block Party, returns on Saturday, May 4. The street festival features more than …

Saturday, April 27

Old Railroad Embankment Considered as Flood Barrier

Ocean City Fourth Ward Councilman Bob Barr calls it the “large fix.” As the city continues to search for ways …

Volunteers Beautify O.C. Beaches in Cleanup

A giant, rusted screw, a cover for a workout weight, large hunks of Styrofoam and plenty of plastic bottles filled …

Friday, April 26

Flanders Hotel Swings into Spring

With its restaurants, guest rooms, shops, spa, and a wide array of special events humming along, the Flanders Hotel, at …

O.C. Man Killed in Upper Township Crash

An Ocean City man was killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday in Upper Township, State Police spokesman Sgt. Jeff Flynn …

Mayor’s Message: April 26

The restoration of the pool at the Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center is complete, Mayor Jay Gillian announced Friday. …

TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED Tornado WATCH 105 EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: …

Ocean City Tones Down Boardwalk Performers

Boardwalk performers, listen up: You’ll have to tone it down going forward. Hoping to put a damper on excessively loud …

Thursday, April 25

County Upgrades to Next-Gen 911 System

The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has become the first in our region to implement a next-generation …

Wednesday, April 24

Councilwoman Karen Bergman Receives Salute to Working Women Award

Councilwoman Karen Bergman joked with the audience that it was hard to believe she was receiving the 2019 Salute to …

OCHS Lacrosse Beats Mainland 11-6

The #18th New Jersey State ranked Ocean City High School Red Raider lacrosse team continued their march into the playoffs …

Shred Those Old Papers on May 4

Ocean City will hold its semi-annual Paper Shredding and Electronic Recycling Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May …

Tuesday, April 23

With Anti-Bullying Program, Local Woman Makes it Cool to be Kind

Kindness is a choice. It can also be the cool choice for kids. That’s the message of Barbara Gilmour, an …

Ocean City Life-Saving Museum Receives $2,000 Contribution

The Richard Somers Questers Chapter 1148 raised funds for six oar locks to be used on a replica of a …

Theatre Company Announces 2019 Lineup

The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company will be offering an exciting array of camps and classes this spring and summer. …

Monday, April 22

New Hotel Coming to Ocean City in 2020

Construction will begin this week on an all-suites boutique hotel that its developers plan to have ready for Ocean City’s …

Tickets for 2019 Ocean City Pops Season on Sale Thursday

Tickets for all shows in the 2019 Ocean City Pops season will go on sale starting at 9 a.m. Thursday, …

Carol Heenan to Receive Community Award

Ocean City community member Carol Heenan will be receiving the John Kemenosh Memorial Award at The Flanders Hotel from 6 …

Sunday, April 21

Easter Best Bountiful at Fashion Promenade

Families flaunted their fancy threads and some over-the-top Easter bonnets for onlookers and judges at the annual Fashion Promenade on …

Saturday, April 20

Estate Sale at “Frank Sinatra House” Offers Glimpse of Bygone Era

History lovers, bargain hunters and the curious descended on secluded Bay Road in the Gardens section over the weekend for …

Kids Scramble to Collect Eggs in O.C. Hunt

It was a mad scramble on the beach Saturday as thousands of children scooped up colorful plastic eggs filled with …

Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation Sets Three Fundraisers in Ocean City in July

The Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation will sponsor three events in Ocean City on July 19 and 21 to raise awareness …

Friday, April 19

Castaway Cove Keeps Fresh With New Rides

Just two years after its Gale Force roller coaster changed the face of amusements – and the skyline – in …

A.C. Electric Service Outages April 22-26

Atlantic City Electric will continue with service upgrades causing temporary power outages in different parts of Ocean City. Following are …

Weather Watch: Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding

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

Thursday, April 18

Ocean City Boardwalk's Special Allure

The Boardwalk is the center of their universe when Meghan and Adam Hubley bring their children, Ava, 8, Sadie, 6, …

Mayor’s Message: April 18

Keep an eye on the weather, Mayor Jay Gillian says of Easter weekend. In his mayor's message posted on the …

Ocean City Community Holy Week Services

All members of the community are invited to prepare for Easter by attending the annual Good Friday Service from noon …

Mother's Day Brunch

Enjoy brunch with mom at The Flanders Hotel

Wednesday, April 17

Pool Upgrades Makes a Splash at Community Center

One of Ocean City’s most popular public spaces will soon be receiving a needed facelift. The Aquatic and Fitness Center …

We are happy to announce that...

We are back in our Ocean City office! The fire took place on February 10th and the cleanup took longer …

Living Last Supper Highlights Holy Week in Ocean City

A living dramatic recreation of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” is presented on Thursday and Friday, April 18 and 19, …

Tuesday, April 16

Humane Society of Ocean City Raises $4,000 for Shelter Animals

The Humane Society of Ocean City continues to find ways to attract potential adoptees as well as to bring awareness …

OCHS Girls’ Lacrosse Team Suffers Setback

The Ocean City High School girls’ lacrosse team lost to Garnet Valley, Pa., Tuesday evening, 19-7. Danielle Donoghue led Ocean …

Recycling Forum Slated April 19

In celebration of Earth Month, the Ocean City AARP Chapter 1062 is hosting a public forum on recycling. The event …

Registration for Ocean City's Summer Recreation Programs Begins May 1

Registration for Ocean City’s popular summer recreation programs for people of all ages opens on Tuesday, May 1. Programs in …

Monday, April 15

O.C. PTA Gets Lucky, Raises $18,000 for Schools

The Ocean City Parent Teacher Association decided to create some excitement with a fundraiser. Instead of a commonplace event, members …

Easter Egg Hunt, Fashion Stroll on Tap

A full calendar of spring events continues on Easter Weekend in Ocean City with a free egg hunt on the …

Sunday, April 14

Gillian's Wonderland Pier Marks 90th Season

When entering Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, where rides and amusements have delighted families for generations on the Ocean City Boardwalk, one …

Letters From Around The World No. 4

Ocean City author Henry Bender prepares for a possible pirate attack, meets a hungry crocodile named Stubby and tours magical …

Weather Alert: Downpour, Strong Winds Possible

The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management issued a severe weather alert Sunday based on the latest forecasts. In …

Free Alzheimer’s and Dementia Workshop April 17 at Ocean City Library

Every 65 seconds in America, someone develops Alzheimer’s Disease. While 5.8 million Americans currently live with the disease, by 2050 …

A.C. Electric Service Outages April 15-19

Atlantic City Electric will continue with service upgrades causing temporary power outages in different parts of Ocean City. Following are …

Mr. Mature America 2019 Crowned

Jack Merritt, 69, of West Grove, Pa., took home the crown of Mr. Mature America 2019. The consultant, who has …

Saturday, April 13

Ocean City “All-Stars” Take on the Pros

Lonnie Allgood’s Dreams for Kids Inc. foundation and the Ocean City Education Foundation teamed up for an unforgettable night of …

Doo Dah Parade Marches on Despite Rain

As spectators gathered, beauty queens adjusted their crowns, and basset hounds assumed their parade positions, one question seemed to linger …

OCHS Girls’ Lacrosse Team Dominates

The Ocean City High School girls’ lacrosse team defeated the Egg Harbor Township Eagles, 20-6, Friday evening at Carey Stadium. …

Friday, April 12

OCEF Awards $14,000 in School Grants

The Ocean City Education Foundation (OCEF) awarded $14,000 in mini-grants to smiling teachers in the district during a reception and …

Mayor's Message: April 12

Mayor Jay Gillian pays tribute to four late people who were a major influence in the Ocean City community. They …

Baia Restaurant Demolition Leaves One Less Eatery in Area

Demolition crews began knocking down the former Baia Restaurant, 998 Bay Ave. in Somers Point, and at this point, city …

Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, Liberty Coca-Cola Announce New Partnership

Gillian’s Wonderland Pier announced a new 10-year partnership with local bottler Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages, making it the exclusive beverage provider …

Council Introduces Ordinance to Limit Volume From Boardwalk Performers

City Council introduced an amended ordinance Thursday night to lower the volume from the Boardwalk entertainers who play music and …

Thursday, April 11

Ninth Annual Esther Weil Student Music Competition Set for May 1

The Friends of the Ocean City Pops will sponsor its ninth annual Esther Weil Music Competition for local high school …

Wednesday, April 10

Dredging Work Clears Out Clogged Lagoons

Try to imagine, for a moment, a vast convoy of nearly 1,700 dump trucks rumbling down the highway. And also …

Former NFL Players vs. Ocean City All-Stars

NFL players will take on Ocean City All-Star students, parents, teachers and community members in a basketball fundraiser Saturday, April …

Tuesday, April 9

Teens Warned of Dangers of Drugs and Alcohol at After-Prom Forum

Teens and parents gathered in the Ocean City High School library Tuesday night to listen to speakers talk about the …

Teen Arts Festival Showcases Students’ Creative Side

Students from Cape May and Cumberland Counties flooded High Street in Millville on Friday, April 5, for the very first …

Monday, April 8

Tradewinds Motel Checks-out

The Tradewinds Motel boasted that its convenient location, just a five minute jaunt to the Ocean City Boardwalk, casual rooms …

O.C. Happenings: Doo Dah Parade, Egg Hunt and Mr. Mature Pageant

Barbara Eden will be grand marshal for the 2019 Doo Dah Parade in Ocean City on Saturday (April 13) and …

Sunday, April 7

Trekkies Gather at OC-Con for LeVar Burton

In addition to the formidable Stormtroopers from the iconic “Star Wars” franchise, the Music Pier was filled Sunday with virtually …

Saturday, April 6

"Girls" Have Lots of Fun in O.C.

Dede Rothman and two of her close friends stopped to take a break in between shopping on a sunny and …

A.C. Electric Service Outages April 8-12

Atlantic City Electric will continue with service upgrades causing temporary power outages in different parts of Ocean City. Following are …

Styling at Ocean City's Girls Weekend Fashion Show

They strutted, they sashayed, and they certainly sizzled. It may not have been a Paris fashion show featuring the latest …

Friday, April 5

Skaters Take Back the Night in O.C.

Skating under the stars? It’s an idea whose time has come. The fondest wish of most regulars at the Ocean …

Mayor's Message: April 5

In his weekly message to the public, Mayor Jay Gillian is reminding residents that a public hearing will be held …

Thursday, April 4

Yoga Ginger Celebrates Five Years of Zen in Ocean City

From the education world, to the financial field, to finding her Zen as a well-loved yoga instructor, Suzanne Chew jokes …

Ocean City Primary School Students Get Moving to Raise Funds

Ocean City Primary School students went the distance – literally – Thursday in the district’s first Fun Run Fundraiser, raising …

Wednesday, April 3

Cape May MUA Reaches Community With Recycling Message

When Cape May County Recycling Coordinator Linda Crumbock visits a school to teach students about recycling, she does her best …

Dad Who Lost Daughter to Distracted Driving Reaches OCHS Students

Joel Feldman has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people over the last decade about the dangers of distracted driving. …

American Legion Serving Sunday Breakfast

Ocean City American Legion Post 524 will resume its popular Sunday all-you-can-eat buffet breakfasts on April 7 from 8:30 a.m. …

After 73 years, Wiesenthal’s Auto Service Closes

When a business has continuously operated in Ocean City for 73 years and at the same location for the last …

Tuesday, April 2

Star Trek's LeVar Burton Headlines OC-Con, Girls Weekend Returns

Two major events take center stage in Ocean City this weekend. “Star Trek,” “Roots” and “Reading Rainbow” icon LeVar Burton …

Primary School Students Blow Bubbles for Autism Awareness

Ocean City Primary School students got an extra treat during recess Tuesday. They got to wave a giant wand, make …

UMC at The Shores to Host Alzheimer's, Dementia Programs on April 10-11

United Methodist Communities at The Shores will hold presentations on April 10-11 about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The programs are …

Ocean City Tree Giveaway Flourishes

Jim Flynn, of Ocean City, walked up to a table at the Ocean City Community Center and made his selections …

Monday, April 1

Edible Book Festival For All Tastes

The Ocean City Free Public Library has a lot of treats for its customers, books in all forms. And on …