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What's Happening in Ocean City: Sept. 10-16


All eyes will turn to the sky for Ocean City’s Air Show Weekend on Sept. 14 and 15. All events are free to attend, and the early forecasts call for sunny and clear skies.The celebration starts with the Ocean City Airport Festival on Saturday (Sept. …

Mayor's Update – Sept. 6, 2024


Dear Friends,Now that we’re past Labor Day, capital improvement projects will be starting back up, and here are some important updates:Drainage and concrete work for a major road project within the area from 18th Street to 33rd Street, between West …

Once-A-Week Trash and Recycling Pickup Begins Sept. 9


The off-season schedule for trash and recycling pickup begins on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. The schedule moves from twice-a-week to once-a-week.The off-season trash and recycling collection schedule is:Monday: South side of 34th Street to 59th StreetTue…

List of Guarded Beaches in Ocean City


The Ocean City Beach Patrol guards beaches from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekends and holidays, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024, through Sunday, September 15, 2024, when all guarded beaches will close for the…

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…

Library to Close Temporarily for HVAC Repairs


Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Ocean City Free Public Library at 1735 Simpson Avenue will be temporarily closed to the public for HVAC maintenance. After careful consideration and consultation with the construction team, library personnel have deci…

Registration Open for OCNJ Half Marathon, 10-Miler and 5K


Registration is open for the OCNJ Half Marathon races on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 and an early-registration discount is good through Sept. 15.In addition to the 13.1-mile Half Marathon, the event includes a 10-mile non-competitive walk/run and a 5-kil…

Aquatic & Fitness Center Pool Closed for Renovation


UPDATE (Aug. 30, 2024): The major renovation of the pool at the Aquatic & Fitness Center continues to make good progress. Work on one of the key elements of the project, the replacement of main drainage system under the pool, is underway, and ne…