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Friday, April 30

Community Fights For Frankie With Childhood Cancer Fundraiser

Ocean City Intermediate School math teacher Frank LaSasso is also an assistant coach for Ocean City High School’s varsity baseball …

Ocean City Hires Labor Attorney to Investigate Beach Patrol

Ocean City has retained a highly recommended labor attorney to conduct a confidential internal investigation of allegations against Ocean City …

Mayor’s Message: April 30

Ocean City is moving forward with plans for summer events as the recovery from the pandemic progresses. Mayor Jay Gillian …

How to Find Online Casinos That Really Pay?

Digital gambling is a gigantic industry. Countless websites offer hundreds of games, but is it really possible to collect any …

Thursday, April 29

School Board Approves Budget With No Tax Increase

The Ocean City Board of Education adopted a 2021-22 school budget Wednesday night that provides all of the services, programs …

Special Weather Statement: High Wind Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch in effect for Ocean City from noon on Friday, April …

Wednesday, April 28

School District Responds to Petition Alleging Abuse and Other Misconduct

Brianna Thomas created a petition on Change.org to give former and current students of the Ocean City school district a …

Registration for Summer Recreation Programs Opens May 1

A brochure of 2021 Summer Recreation Programs in Ocean City is now available at www.ocnj.us/summer-recreation-programs. Registration will open online and …

Tuesday, April 27

Peaceful Protesters Air Concerns Over Wind Farms

Jeff Reichle and his son, Wayne, didn’t hold up signs expressing their opposition to a proposed offshore wind farm during …

Ocean City Block Party Table Sales Set for This Weekend

Downtown and Boardwalk merchants are throwing a party. “The Best of O.C.” will be on display for this weekend’s Ocean …

Monday, April 26

OCHS to Host Prom

The prom is a milestone in the lives of high school students, where memories are made and friendships forged that …

Asheville startup No Evil Foods Innovates the Food System and the Workforce

You’ll find plenty of articles and information suggesting the best thing you can do for both might be as simple …

Sunday, April 25

Storms, Sharks Don’t Deter O.C. Surfers

Ocean City sisters Mia and Brynn Gallagher had a memorable time with the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) at the …

Library to Host Virtual Night With Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Ocean City Free Public Library is holding a Zoom presentation on novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne Friday, April 30, at 7 …

Saturday, April 24

Scaled-Down Sports Memorabilia Show Has Memorable Moments

Peggy Ferrari explained how she got into the sports memorabilia business with her husband, Frank. “I was sneaking in shoes …

Oppose Industrial Wind Farms - Attend Peaceful Demonstration Tuesday April 27th at 4:30pm

I represent Save our Shoreline NJ, a group of nearly 4000 concerned businesses, homeowners, residents, fishing community members, and New …

Featured Vacation Rental: April 22

Address: 836-838 Wesley Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226 VROCNJ Listing #15 12 BR, 6 Bath, ELEVATOR, NEW Construction, in the …

Friday, April 23

Ocean City Adds Stop Signs, Reduces Speed Limit in Alleys

Ocean City officials are gearing up for the throngs of visitors traveling to the island for a vacation this summer. …

Mayor's Message: April 23

Mayor Jay Gillian announced Friday that AtlantiCare is partnering with the Ocean City School District to bring a COVID vaccination …

Outdoor Table Sales, Sports Memorabilia Show Highlight Weekend

Downtown and Boardwalk merchants are looking forward to outdoor table sales throughout the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, April 24 …

Police Chief Outlines Strategy to Stop Unruly Teenage Bikers

Ocean City’s police department will increase patrols throughout town, particularly along the Boardwalk and in the downtown business district, to …

Thursday, April 22

O.C. Resident Pens Book About Dad, Alzheimer’s Care

Saying goodbye to a friend or loved one can be a journey. And sometimes the navigation of that journey requires …

Wednesday, April 21

School Officials Call on Governor to Modify Prom and Graduation Limitations

Ocean City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Taylor and Board of Education President Joseph Clark, released a letter earlier this week …

Tuesday, April 20

Ocean City Housing Project Encounters Slight Delay

Ocean City’s public housing agency has pushed back the completion date of its nearly $7 million housing project for senior …

Mayor's Message: Beach Patrol Investigation Update

Mayor Jay Gillian said Tuesday that the city is handling allegations of sexual misconduct made against the Ocean City Beach …

Fare Free Transportation Topic of AARP Webinar April 30

AARP will host a virtual discussion on Friday, April 30, at noon on “Why Drive This Summer When You Can …

Safe Walks with Your Toddler in the Hot Period

Summer is a great time when you do not need to think about clothes for your toddler, just put on …

Advantages of starting a business in New Jersey

Let’s look at some of the main reasons a business owner might choose to open up a company or start …

Monday, April 19

Successful First Full Week of In-Person School

Ocean City schools celebrated their first full week of offering all in-person instruction for those who wanted it, while continuing …

O.C. Officials Issue Statement on Rowdy Teens

The mayor’s office and police department have been working together to address issues related to large groups of young teenagers …

Sunday, April 18

Ocean City Fishing Pier Gets Longer, Better

There were plenty of times during low tide when members of the Ocean City Fishing Club would look down toward …

Library Hosting Virtual Sign Language Classes

The Ocean City Free Public Library will offer American Sign Language starting this month. These Beginner ASL classes will be …

Berkshire Hathaway Honors Sales Associate

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors recently honored Kevin Decosta, a sales associate in the company’s 34th Street office …

Saturday, April 17

Community Joins Forces For Environment

Ordinarily, standing or sitting on dunes would not be allowed or advised since the sand piles create that natural barrier …

Library to Host Virtual Cooking Classes

Join the Classy Chef for free virtual cooking demos hosted by the Ocean City Free Public Library. Demos will be …

Friday, April 16

O.C. Schools Superintendent to Retire Aug. 1

Ocean City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Taylor said in a letter Friday that she will retire from the district on …

Mayor’s Message: April 16

Mayor Jay Gillian said Friday that the city was made aware this week of an Instagram account that describes predatory …

Featured Vacation Rental: April 16th

Address: 857A E 52nd St, Ocean City, NJ 08226 VROCNJ Listing #188 Premier BEACH BLOCK 4 bedroom, 3 bath condo …

Thursday, April 15

Volunteers Dig in to Help Environment

Environmentally conscious students and adults in Ocean City will work together Saturday to help fortify the precious dunes that act …

Free Paper-Shredding Day May 1

Ocean City will hold its semi-annual Paper Shredding Day on May 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the …

Wednesday, April 14

City Hopes to Use Stimulus Funds to Offset Shortfall in Budget

Ocean City is going by the motto that some things are worth the wait by putting the introduction of its …

Howling Good Time to Benefit Animal Shelter

The Ocean City Humane Society will host its annual benefit skate contest on Saturday, May 15, beginning at 4:30 p.m. …

Tuesday, April 13

Public Airs Concerns Over Wind Farm

An industrial park on the ocean, or a way to combat global climate change, were two opposing views of a …

O.C. Primary School Receives Award

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has officially announced the winners of its Shade Structure Program grant, one being right …

Monday, April 12

Ocean City Library Expanding Hours

Since the pandemic, the Ocean City Free Public Library (OCFPL) has remained a center of activity, albeit through virtual means …

Mayor's Message: Wind Farm Hearings

A federal agency is in the process of reviewing the environmental impact and operations plans for a major wind energy …

Ocean City Gets Ready for Another Season

The early forecast for the weekend looks sunny, and Ocean City is gearing up for another great season. Boardwalk and …

Cruise Control Gear Joins Downtown Shopping Scene at Pappagallo

Spring is in the air, and for Ocean City-based Cruise Control Gear, a sporty activewear company, that means a new …

Sunday, April 11

OCHS Crew Holds Their Own at Lake Lenape

Mild temperatures and a moderate headwind made for a nice day for racing on Saturday. The highlights of the day …

Saturday, April 10

Scaled-Down Comic Books Show Still a Hit

The Ocean City Comic Book and Memorabilia Show is an eclectic mix of comic books, trading cards, movie posters, action …

Friday, April 9

Ocean City Switches to Eco-Friendly Landscaping

Ocean City is taking an eco-friendly approach for the landscaping of parks, recreation sites, gardens and other plots of public …

Mayor's Message: April 9

Mayor Jay Gillian is welcoming everyone to town for Ocean City's annual Girls Weekend event. "This event showcases our downtown …

Ocean City Council Bans Marijuana Sales

Ocean City’s governing body gave final approval Thursday night to an ordinance that prohibits businesses that cultivate, manufacture, test or …

Thursday, April 8

3 Best Casino Software Providers

Today the gambling industry today is quite competitive and one of the key factors when choosing a casino is the …

Wednesday, April 7

OCHS Senior, Sea Isle Italian American Club Host Prom Gown Giveaway

When Stephanie Carey was just a junior, she came up with an idea to help others enjoy the prom without …

Don’t Forget Fishermen in the Rush To Expand Wind Energy

On April 6th, 1,665 members of fishing communities in every U.S. coastal state submitted a letter to the Bureau of …

Virtual Diabetes Training Camp April 10

Diabetes Training Camp Foundation is offering an exciting virtual programming event created for people living with type 2 diabetes or …

Ocean City Police Sergeant Charged With Sexual Assault

Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Paul Skill of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced the …

Tuesday, April 6

Local Taxpayers Group, Councilmen Divided Over ACT Engineers

An Ocean City environmental consultant that has been awarded $7.3 million in city contracts since 2015 is coming under strong …

Monday, April 5

"Girls" Get Ready For an O.C. Weekend

This weekend in Ocean City will be dedicated to women when Girls Weekend kicks off the start to the shopping, …

Lunch and Learn: Library is Hosting Functional Food Series

The Ocean City Free Public Library is hosting several Zoom presentations by Chris Zellers, family and community health science educator …

Sunday, April 4

Easter Fashion Stroll Showcases Sunday Best

This Easter looked quite different from 2020’s, judging by the families who wore their fashionable best from Easter bonnets to …

Saturday, April 3

OCNJ CARE Delivers on Community Spirit, Easter Dinner

More than 175 free Easter ham dinners, with all the sides, were delivered by volunteers from OCNJ CARE on Saturday …

American Legion R&R Program Seeks Condo Donations

Ocean City American Legion Post 524 is seeking a one-week donation of two island condominiums to honor visiting military families. …

Friday, April 2

Fire Engulfs Asbury Avenue Building

A fire that broke out late Thursday night at a retail and residential building at 1059 Asbury Avenue caused extensive …

Mayor’s Message: April 2

With up to $7 million now available to Ocean City as part of the coronavirus relief package and with the …

Key Reasons Why Mobile Casinos Are Getting Popular

It’s always nice to have access to the services that you use every day from your smartphone. Today, it is …

Thursday, April 1

Bay Avenue Project Scheduled For May Completion

A two-year sewer line reconstruction project that left parts of Bay Avenue in shambles and drew strong objections from Ocean …

Ocean City Announces Events Schedule Through May

Ocean City is planning to open the 2021 season with a number of safe events for families. As the recovery …

Easter Weekend in Ocean City

The Ocean City Fire Department will help the Easter Bunny greet children throughout town on Saturday, April 3. The Easter …