Ocean City News

Mayor's Update — Nov. 21, 2025


November 21, 2025  Dear Friends, The Ocean City Police Department serves as a model for other agencies in Cape May County and throughout the state, and the department was honored at last night’s City Council meeting with a presentation of a re-accre…

Donations Needed for "Santa's Food Drive" Nov. 28 to 30


Ocean City residents are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items during Santa's Food Drive from Nov. 28 to Nov. 30. The donations will benefit the Ocean City Ecumenical Council Food Cupboard.On Friday (Nov. 28), the Food Cupboard challenges t…

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…

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…