Ocean City News

Coastal Flood Watch in Effect for Ocean City for Thursday and Friday


The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Watch from 4 a.m. Thursday (Nov. 14) through noon on Friday (Nov. 15).An approaching full moon and strong northeast winds overnight could combine to cause “moderate” coastal flooding on Thursda…

All Invited to Community Thanksgiving Service at 12 p.m. Nov. 26


All are invited to join the entire community and members of the clergy from many different Ocean City churches in giving thanks to God.This year’s Community Thanksgiving Service will move from the evening to the afternoon. It is scheduled for 12 p.m…

Trash and Recycling Schedule for Week of Thanksgiving


The following is the trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule for the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 25 to 30, 2024). The regular schedule will resume on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. Please remember: Recycling and yard waste cannot be placed in plastic …

Holiday Events Schedule in Ocean City


From Winterfest by the Sea on Nov. 16 through the First Night and First Day celebrations on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, Ocean City has a full calendar of family-friendly events lined up.The fifth annual Winterfest By The Sea at the Ocean City Civic Center o…

Mayor's Update — Nov. 8, 2024


Dear Friends,City Council last night approved the first reading of a bond ordinance that would allow the purchase of another property behind City Hall.It’s the frame shop next to the restaurant at the corner of Ninth and Central. We’ll be able to us…

City Seeks Ideas for Use of Open Space at 16th Street


The city's acquisition of the entire city block from 16th Street to 17th Street between Haven Avenue and Simpson Avenue is now complete. Environmental remediation of the parcel is also complete with the exception of monitoring wells that are being m…

Video of Oct. 19 Town Hall Meeting


Mayor Jay Gillian hosted a public town hall meeting on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Ocean City Tabernacle. The meeting included a presentation on project updates, trash and recycling, open space at 16th Street, proposed NJ PACT flood elevation rules, an…

First Night 2025 Admission Buttons on Sale


It’s not too early to think about celebrating the arrival of 2025 at Ocean City’s family-friendly First Night New Year’s Eve celebration. All-inclusive admission buttons will be on sale starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12.Tickets are available:Onli…