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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…

What's Happening in Ocean City: Fall Block Party and More


The Fall Block Party – one of Ocean City’s premier events – will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 along a mile of downtown Asbury Avenue. More than 400 crafters, food vendors and entertainers will line Asbury Avenue between Fifth Stree…

Mayor's Update – Oct. 4, 2024


Dear Friends,I’m proud to announce that the Ocean City Recreation Division was selected today as the recipient of the Special Olympics New Jersey Outstanding Volunteer Group Award. More than 200 nominations were considered by the SONJ Awards Committ…

Ocean City Fire Department Invites Community to Open House on Oct. 10


The Ocean City Fire Department and IAFF Local 4032 will hold their annual Open House at the station at 550 Asbury Avenue from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10.Everybody in the community is invited to this free event. It will feature a live fire…

Paper-Shredding and Household Cleanup Days on Oct. 11 and 12


Ocean City will hold its semi-annual Household Cleanup Days on October 11 and October 12 at the Shelter Road Recycling Center, located off Tennessee Avenue.You can discard your unwanted trash, furniture, cell phones, recycling and CFL light bulbs fr…

Faith & Blue Food Drive on Oct. 13


The Ocean City Police Department and the Ocean City Ecumenical Council are seeking donations of food and supplies on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 as part of a nationwide program called "Faith and Blue Weekend."Faith and Blue is an organization whose goal i…

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…