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Drop Off Unneeded Medications on Saturday in Ocean City


The Ocean City Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will participate in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches an…

Video of Oct. 19 Town Hall Meeting


Mayor Jay Gillian hosted a public town hall meeting on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Ocean City Tabernacle. The meeting included a presentation on project updates, trash and recycling, open space at 16th Street, proposed NJ PACT flood elevation rules, an…

Mayor's Update – Oct. 18, 2024


Dear Friends,I want to remind everybody that I have a town hall meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, October 19) at the Ocean City Tabernacle. We’ll go over project updates, solicit ideas for the open space next to the Community Center …

Public Comment Sought on Sweeping New DEP Rules


In an effort to address climate change, the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection plans to implement new rules that could dramatically change building standards, construction costs, insurance costs, affordable housing and much more. While ackn…

Halloween Events and Dog Days in Ocean City


October comes to a close in Ocean City with a full slate of Halloween events and the return of Dog Days on the Boardwalk. The early forecast for the week calls for clear and mild weather, ideal for families to enjoy these annual traditions.The fun s…

First Night 2025 Admission Buttons on Sale


It’s not too early to think about celebrating the arrival of 2025 at Ocean City’s family-friendly First Night New Year’s Eve celebration. All-inclusive admission buttons will be on sale starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12.Tickets are available:Onli…

Polling Place Changed in Ocean City’s Fourth Ward


The Ocean City Clerk’s Office announced a new polling place for voters in two districts within the city’s Fourth Ward.Voters in Fourth Ward District 2 and District 3 will return to voting at the American Legion Morvay-Miley-Cruice Post 524 at 4556 W…

Vince Papale To Be Grand Marshal for Howl-O-Ween Parade


Ocean City will welcome Vince Papale as the grand marshal of the annual Howl-O-Ween Parade on Oct. 26.Papale was a 30-year-old teacher, coach and part-time bartender in 1976 when he attended a public tryout for the Philadelphia Eagles. Not only did …

New Program Open to Youth Swimmers


A new team program is open to school-age swimmers of all skill levels. Upcoming assessment sessions will be used to assign swimmers to the appropriate skill-level group.The goal of Ocean City Swim is to instill a lifelong love of swimming and create…