Ocean City News

What's Happening: Earlier Than the Bird and More


The early forecast calls for mild temperatures on Saturday – ideal conditions to kick off the holiday season along downtown Asbury Avenue. In Ocean City, that means shopping in your pajamas during the annual Earlier Than the Bird celebration. The do…

Mayor's Update — Nov. 14, 2025


November 14, 2025 Dear Friends,The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce last night honored Wes Kazmarck as “Citizen of the Year.” Wes is a third-generation owner of a family business on the Ocean City Boardwalk, a board member of the Chamber, and…

Donations Needed for 'Friendsgiving Food Drive'


Ocean City residents are encouraged to contribute to a “Friendsgiving Food Drive” now through Nov. 20.Anybody can make donations of non-perishable food items by dropping them off at the Howard S. Stainton Senior Center (within the Community Center a…

Volunteer Sought for Utility Advisory Commission


Ocean City seeks a volunteer to fill a seat on the Utility Advisory Commission.Duties of the Utility Advisory Commission are to interact and communicate with utility organizations including but not limited to those providing Ocean City with electric…

Trash and Recycling Schedule for Thanksgiving Week


The following is the trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule for the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 24 to Nov. 29, 2025). The regular schedule will resume on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. Please remember: Recycling and yard waste cannot be placed in pla…

Municipal Court Moves to New Location


Ocean City Municipal Court operations have moved to a new location at 801 Asbury Avenue, Suite 201. This is at the corner of 8th Street and Asbury Avenue, and off-street parking is available in public lots along the 800 block of Central Avenue. Poli…

E-Bike, Bicycle, Pedestrian and Motor Vehicle Laws


The information below was compiled by the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office to make the public aware of e-bike, e-scooter, bicycle, pedestrian and motor vehicle laws.

Mayor's Update -- Oct. 21, 2022


Dear Friends,We hosted a pre-construction meeting on Thursday for the upcoming beachfill project, and crews began surveying the beaches today to determine exactly what is needed. The tentative plan is for Ocean City to receive approximately 1.2 mill…