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Winter Storm Watch and Closings for Wednesday


The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch in effect for Ocean City from 1 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 11, 2025) through 1 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2025).The latest forecast calls for 4 to 6 inches of snow accumulation in southern New Jersey wi…

Mayor's Update — February 7, 2025


February 7, 2025 Dear Friends, City Council last night approved a resolution to go out to bid for work on the new open space at 16th Street. We’re going to clean it up, add some sidewalks and put down some sod, so people can enjoy it this summer, wh…

Registration Open for 2025 Winter Warrior Challenge


The Winter Warrior Challenge will return for its second year on Saturday, Feb. 15, and registration is open for the event’s fun and wintry competition.  Winter Warrior include four components: an obstacle course race for children, a “Winter Warrior”…

Lane Closures Expected During Lights Project on Causeway


The Route 52/Stainton Memorial Causeway (leading to Ninth Street) is scheduled to have single-lane closures in both directions for the next several months, as a lighting rehabilitation project begins in Ocean City and Somers Point.From 9 a.m. to 3 p…

Citizens' Police Academy Accepting 2025 Applications


The Ocean City Police Department is accepting applications for the 2025 Citizens’ Police Academy. Join us to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the everyday life of a law enforcement officer.The Ocean City Citizens’ Police Academy was organized in 2…

Discounted 2025 Beach Tags on Sale Now


Seasonal beach tags for summer 2025 will are on sale now. A discounted $30 price will remain in effect through May 31, 2025. On June 1, the price increases to $35. Beach tags are required for all beachgoers ages 12 and older and will be in effe…