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Friday, May 31

Letters From Around the World: Final Journey

In the fifth and final installment of his Letters From Around the World, Ocean City author Henry Bender closes out …

Mayor's Message: May 31

Mayor Jay Gillian announced that all paving for Ocean City's road and drainage project south of 55th Street is expected …

Thursday, May 30

Will $6.9 Million Build It? Housing Authority Receives Bids for Proposed Project

The Ocean City Housing Authority received construction bids for a proposed 32-unit senior citizens housing complex on Thursday in what …

Doggie Dip Time For a Good Cause

The Humane Society of Ocean City is hosting a “Doggie Dip” and “Bathe to Save” fundraiser Saturday, June 2, from …

Cape May County to Test Reverse 911 System

Cape May County will be testing its Code Red system on June 7 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The …

“Grace Kelly Tea” Celebrates Royal O.C. Summer Resident

She was a beauty. She was elegant. She was classy and one of the most sought after actresses of her …

Wednesday, May 29

National Learn To Row Day - Saturday 6/1 Under 34th Street Bridge 9a-1p

It is a FREE event where anyone ages 12 & older can try rowing on the erg machine and also …

Groms Rule OC’s Original Surfing Beach This Weekend

Calling all groms! The future of surfing will be on display this weekend when the O’Neill East Coast Grom Tour …

Tuesday, May 28

Blockbuster Memorial Day Weekend in O.C.

Memorial Day weekend in Ocean City was one of the best in years, officials say. With the perfect weather, inviting …

OCHS Grad Heads to Coast Guard Training

Ocean City High School graduate Paul “Paulie” Douglas Stryker Jr. was given an anchors aweigh party by his parents, Arlene …

Flower Show in Bloom This Weekend

The Music Pier will come to life this weekend with the rich colors and aromas at the 47th annual Ocean …

OceanFirst Foundation Co-Sponsors ArtsTank at Noyes Art Garage

Five finalists will take part in the South Jersey Cultural Alliance’s first ever ArtsTank, a creative placemaking grant competition. OceanFirst …

Monday, May 27

Memorial Day Service Remembers the Fallen

Army Staff Sgt. Patrick Carney told an audience at the Ocean City Tabernacle on Memorial Day that he spent eight …

Pedestrian Struck in Ocean City Dies

One of two pedestrians hit by an SUV when crossing the road at Eighth Street and Bay Avenue on Friday …

A Local Baseball Tradition Reflects on Importance of Memorial Day

Honor and tradition run deep within the Ocean City Youth Athletic Association. The league’s annual Memorial Day baseball game reflects …

Sunday, May 26

“Dancing For Hailey” Raising Thousands For Kids With Cancer

Hailey Parker was a little girl who loved to dance. She loved ice cream. She loved amusement rides. Above all, …

OC Girls JV8+ Crew Team Wins National Title at SRAA Regatta

The Ocean City High School girls rowing team made quite an impression yesterday at the Scholastic Rowing Association’s National Championship …

Saturday, May 25

Revamped Sindia Exhibit Shines at Historical Museum

The iconic Sindia shipwreck exhibit at the Ocean City Historical Museum was tucked away from view. For those who didn’t …

Guest Speaker Josh McDowell at Ocean City Tabernacle on Sunday

Evangelist and author Josh McDowell will be the guest speaker at the opening of the Ocean City Tabernacle 2019 summer …

OCHS Girls JV 8 - Wins US Nationals With Open Water

Ocean City High Schools Girls JV 8 won the US National Championship on Lake Dillon in Nashport, OH today...

Friday, May 24

O.C. Welcomes Summer With a Splash

It was wild. It was wet. And it was one heck of a way to kick off the Memorial Day …

Two Pedestrians Struck in Ocean City

Two pedestrians were struck by a motor vehicle when crossing the road at Eighth Street and Bay Avenue on Friday …

O.C. Beach Patrol Ready for “Opening Weekend” and Summer Season

It’s one of Ocean City’s most storied traditions, part of the town’s image and one of the most high profile …

Mayor's Message: May 24

In his weekly message to the public, Mayor Jay Gillian said it was great to see so many cars streaming …

New Ways to Enjoy Jilly’s Arcade - Fun Cards

Jilly’s Arcade soon will be offering its customers another way to enjoy the more than 118 retro and new games …

Thursday, May 23

City Leases Old Car Lot for Public Parking

It’s not the blockbuster $9 million deal that Ocean City has been hoping to make for a major piece of …

OCHS Girls Lacrosse Ousted From Playoffs

The 11th ranked Ocean City High School girls’ lacrosse team suffered a 17-3 loss Thursday to perennial powerhouse Moorestown in …

Two O.C. Teens Receive State Awards for Creativity

Two Ocean City High School students were among those honored by the New Jersey Department of Human Services May 15 …

Ocean City Pumped -- Ninth Street Gas Station Re-opens

Just when you thought Ocean City was going to face the summer tourism season with no gas stations along the …

Wednesday, May 22

Welcome to “Carefree” Boating at the Shore

There are no dock fees or insurance costs. No back-breaking cleaning or maintenance, either. Your boat will be fueled up …

OCHS Boys Lacrosse Edged in Playoffs

The Ocean City High School boys lacrosse team lost a state playoff game in heartbreaking fashion Wednesday afternoon, 7-6, to …

AC Blackjacks Face Unbeaten Albany Empire

The Atlantic City Blackjacks will have quite the test in Week 5. The league-leading Albany Empire come to town Saturday …

Tuesday, May 21

O.C. is Place to Be Memorial Day Weekend

Ocean City is smiling yet again as the "Happiest Seaside Town of 2018" just received another accolade from Coastal Living …

Cape May County’s Coastal Water Testing to Get Underway for Summer

Cape May County’s 2019 Coastal Water Monitoring Program will officially begin on May 28 and continue through Sept. 2 to …

American Legion Honors Air Force Staff Sgt.

Ocean City American Legion Post 524 welcomed another service member to “America’s Greatest Family Resort” on Saturday, May 18, when …

Sturdy Savings Bank Hosts Mortgage Fair June 6

Sturdy Savings Bank will host a Mortgage Fair on Thursday, June 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at its …

Ocean City Happenings: Unlock the Ocean Memorial Day Weekend, Take the Plunge

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

Kids’ Kindness Leads to Gift From OC Councilman Hartzell

Somehow, it all seemed like it was meant to be. Ocean City Councilman Keith Hartzell wasn’t supposed to be at …

Monday, May 20

Ocean City Surges Past Seneca; Advances to South Jersey Group Three Final

The two seeded Ocean City Red Raiders defeated the three seeded Seneca Golden Eagles Monday afternoon 17-13 in the Group …

Ocean City Boy Scout Troop 32 Holds Clothing Drive

Ocean City Boy Scout Troop 32 will host a clothing drive on Saturday May 25, between 8 a.m. and noon …

COSTELLO, PHILOMENA “MAE”

COSTELLO, PHILOMENA “MAE”, - 94, of Ocean City, passed away on May, 17, 2019 with her family by her side. …

Sunday, May 19

Lupus Fundraiser Seeks Cure for "Mystery" Disease

About 700 people took part Sunday in the Walk to End Lupus Now fundraiser on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Now …

Blackjacks Beat the Brigade

The Atlantic City Blackjacks got off to a quick start in front of their home crowd on Saturday night to …

OCHS After Prom Committee Marks 25 Years

The After Prom Committee at Ocean City High School celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. That’s 25 years of providing …

OCHS After Prom - A Magical Celebration

As the sun sets and the full moon rises, the night is young for Ocean City High School students. Dresses …

Ocean City High School Prom 2019: Memorable and Glamorous

It was a night to remember. Ocean City High School held its prom Saturday night at the Flanders Hotel, and …

Saturday, May 18

Heart Walk: Not Just a Charity Event, Thousands of Stories

Nearly 3,000 walkers turned out Saturday for the 22nd consecutive staging of the American Heart Association's Southern New Jersey Spring …

Friday, May 17

Tourism Hits $6.6 Billion in Cape May County

Cape May County’s tourism industry is a $6.6 billion colossus that draws nearly 10 million visitors annually to an area …

Mayor’s Message: May 17

Mayor Jay Gillian said Friday in his weekly message posted on Ocean City's website that the town is starting to …

N.J. Attorney General to Deliver Keynote Address at Opioid Conference

New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal will headline a host of local, county, state and federal law enforcement officials who …

Thursday, May 16

Ribbons Missing From Memorial Honoring Two Local Teens

A memorial plaque on the 34th Street Bridge honors two local teenagers who were killed by a drunken driver in …

"End Lupus Now” Fundraiser Set for Sunday on Ocean City Boardwalk

Most people have heard of lupus, but don’t necessarily know what it is. That lack of knowledge can sometimes be …

Detours on Ninth Street for Sewer Work

Work to install three new sewer laterals will require lane closures and detours on Ninth Street from 8 p.m. Thursday …

Wednesday, May 15

Brisk Sales for Preseason Beach Tags

Time is running out to get preseason Ocean City beach tags. So, for everyone who loves to bask on the …

“Tech Village” Project Gets Underway at Cape May County Airport

Cape May County officials and their economic development partners celebrated the groundbreaking Wednesday of Tech Village at Cape May County …

Ocean City Board of Realtors to Host “Sunday Fun Day” Fundraiser

The Real Estate Alliance for Charities (REACH) and the Ocean City Board of Realtors announced wristbands are for sale for …

Tuesday, May 14

New Lights to Brighten 34th Street Corridor

The 34th Street entryway in Ocean City will be spruced up with permanent decorative lighting under a new city initiative. …

Volunteers Beautify Somers Mansion

Driving over the Route 52 Causeway, motorists may notice something gleaming in the distance. The Somers Mansion, the oldest existing …

Ocean City Bikers Gear Up For Busy, Safe Cycling Season

In about two weeks, bicyclists will notice something in the main arteries of Ocean City -- 15 signs that emphasize …

Monday, May 13

Chubby Checker Gives a New "Twist" to Night in Venice Boat Parade

Plans for a festive 65th anniversary celebration of one of Ocean City’s premier summer events, Night in Venice, are in …

Sunday, May 12

This Event is Sure to Make a Big Splash

As usual, he will wear his tailor-made black suit, a tie and dress shoes. He will also be carrying his …

Girl Power: Chica De Mayo Rocks Skatepark

Pastel colors, glitter and high-pitched voices don’t usually dominate the Ocean City Skatepark. That’s exactly what happened on Saturday, though, …

Saturday, May 11

No Crabby Prediction: Martin Z. Mollusk Says Summer is Coming Early

Martin Z. Mollusk paraded onto the beach at Ninth Street in Ocean City on Saturday morning with an entourage, which …

O.C. AARP Hosting Volunteer Event

Ocean City AARP Chapter 1062 is sponsoring an event for the Cape May County Senior Corps/Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) …

Friday, May 10

Flanders Hotel Gargoyles: Scary and Fishy

You’ve undoubtedly passed them, probably without much notice, if you’re an Ocean City resident or visitor. They’ve been around for …

"Night Skate" a Hit in Ocean City

The “Night Skate 2 and Bowl Jam” event at the Ocean City Skatepark was a huge success on Friday night. …

Mayor’s Message: May 10

Mayor Jay Gillian announced Friday that new property appraisals will be done on a former car dealership lot that the …

Freeholder Thornton Enters County Hall of Fame

Cape May County Freeholder Director Gerald M. Thornton was inducted into the newly created New Jersey Association of Counties Hall …

OCHS Students Showcase Artistic Talent

Ocean City High School’s art department organized an art contest to showcase the talents of the students in art, photography …

Business Leaders Warn of Impact of Higher Minimum Wage

Jane Davis, owner of Johnny B Goode Ice Cream Parlor in Ocean City, worries about the minimum wage increase that …

Thursday, May 9

Hear This: Music Pier Getting New Sound System

A new sound system that will improve the acoustics for concerts and other shows at Ocean City’s historic Music Pier …

SEC Chairman to Speak to OCHS Students

Ocean City Beach Patrol alumnus turned chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Jay Clayton, is coming to speak …

Wednesday, May 8

Jet Drive Exchange Offers Boating With Perks

A family vacation to Ocean City would be even better if a boat came with the hotel, beach badges and …

Ocean City Begins Pesticide-Free "Experiment"

The grounds of Ocean City’s historic Bayside Center are about to be given a lush new carpet of green sod …

Tuesday, May 7

O.C. After-Prom Promises Magical Memories

For Ocean City High School students deciding whether they should attend After Prom, they should know a few things. If …

Pedal Power: Bike OCNJ Seeks New Members, Holds May 13 Meeting

The community group Bike OCNJ invites the public to a reorganization meeting 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, May 13 …

County Courthouse to Have Single Entryway

A single point of entry/exit to the Cape May County Courthouse in Cape May Court House, Middle Township, will be …

Ocean City Woman Shines With Cleaning Company

Claudia Tapia had all the experience of making sure people’s homes in Ocean City and surrounding communities, were immaculate and …

O.C. Happenings: Martin Z. Mollusk Day, "Ballroom With a Twist"

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

Monday, May 6

Students Raise Awareness of Drug Abuse in Winning PSAs

Cape May County Healthy Community Coalition, a community initiative of Cape Assist, partnered with Cape Regional Wellness Alliance for the …

Wednesday Lunches Are Back at O.C. American Legion

Spring has sprung, and that means the popular Wednesday Lunches are again being served at Ocean City’s Morvey-Miley American Legion …

Sunday, May 5

Atilis Gym Shows Endurance With Members

Members of the five Atilis Gym locations in Atlantic, Cape May and Camden counties have one thing in common. They …

The Blackjacks – Family-Friendly Fun in AC

The AC Blackjacks scored big in their home opener Saturday at Boardwalk Hall. They grabbed a thrilling 42-35 win over …

O.C. Garden Club Seeking Young Talent for Flower Show

The 47th annual Ocean City Flower Show is coming up and organizers are looking for some young talent to bloom. …

Special Weather Statement: Flood Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City from 7 p.m. Sunday through …

Saturday, May 4

Crowds Delight in O.C. Spring Block Party

The Connolly family headed down Asbury Avenue with a few very important goals in mind: Accumulate goodies, more goodies and …

Postal Service Food Drive May 11

Letter carriers across the country, in partnership with the U.S. Postal Service, will be collecting food for families in need …

Ocean City Girls Skateboard Event Postponed

Due to the rainy weather forecast, the Chica de Maya skateboard event at the Ocean City Skate Park has been …

Friday, May 3

O.C. Woman’s Anti-Bullying Program Offered at Local Workshop

Only a few spots remain open for a nationally recognized, anti-bullying program being offered locally. The workshop offers the opportunity …

OCHS Defeats Absegami in Girls Lacrosse

The Ocean City High School girls’ lacrosse team ended the week 3-0 in conference play, defeating Absegami 16-2 on Friday. …

Cape May County Courthouse Room Dedicated to Former Surrogate

The conference room of the newly renovated third floor of the Cape May County Courthouse was officially dedicated to former …

Winners Announced in Student Music Contest

Winners of the ninth annual Esther Weil Student Music Competition were announced Friday. Thirty students from 10 Atlantic and Cape …

Mayor's Message: May 3

The pumping stations for the north end neighborhood drainage project are now fully operational and will provide flooding relief for …

Carol Heenan Receives Community Award

She is someone who is always there to help out another person, someone who can be relied on to make …

Thursday, May 2

Ocean City Parking Meters Back On

Ocean City has activated the parking meters, a sure sign that the summer season is just around the corner. Fees …

Ocean City Tabernacle Hosting Lineup of Summer Events

Ocean City Tabernacle is offering an array of guest speakers during Sunday morning services beginning Memorial Day weekend. It also …

21 Homes Approved for Former Car Lot

A large tract of land that Ocean City had hoped to buy and preserve as open space will instead be …

Wednesday, May 1

"Dancing With The Stars" Pro Emma Slater Excited for O.C. Show on May 11

In the highly competitive worlds of ballroom dancing, theater, film and television, Emma Slater has thrived. Her will to compete …

Cape May County First to Offer Medicine Drop Boxes in all Municipalities

More than 70,000 people died in 2017 alone, as a result of drug overdoses from both illicit drugs and opioids. …