Ocean City News

Night in Venice Committee Announces Theme for 2024


Night in Venice Planning Committee Chairman Dave Winslow announced today the theme for the 2024 event: “Summertime Vibes: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett.” Ocean City’s 69th annual Night in Venice at 6:30 p.m. July 20 this year will honor Buffett and pro…

Golf, Pickleball, Summer Rec to Open for Season


Ocean City’s seasonal recreation programs will launch for the 2024 season starting with the opening of the Ocean City Municipal Golf Course on Monday, April 15. More information on the course and on greens fees, annual memberships and 10-play discou…

Mike Quick, Mark Howe, Scott Hartnell to Visit Sports Memorabilia Show


Former Philadelphia Flyers wing Scott Hartnell will visit the sixth annual Sports Memorabilia Show on Saturday, April 20 at the Ocean City Music Pier and will greet fans and lead a Q&A session as part of the event.Hartnell joins former Philadelp…

Tickets on Sale for Pops Concert Featuring Bernadette Peters


Tickets for the season-opening Ocean City Pops concert featuring theater, television and film star Bernadette Peters will go on sale starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 10.Peters will join the Pops at the Ocean City Music Pier to kick off the 2024 s…

Hydrant Flushing May Affect Service to Homes From March 18 to April 28


Each year, New Jersey American Water flushes the pipes in its water distribution system. This is an essential part of their system maintenance program, which helps them to continue to provide you with high-quality water service. Hydrant flushing wil…

State of the City Address – March 14, 2024


State of the City Address Mayor Jay A. Gillian March 14, 2024Good evening, Councilmen, city team members, and my fellow Ocean City residents and taxpayers. It’s an honor to be here tonight and to deliver this annual State of the City address for the…

Free Military Beach Tags Available for Pickup


Ocean City's free military beach tags will be available for pickup starting on Saturday, Feb. 24. Remember to have proper military identification to receive your free tag(s). Veterans receive free tags (veteran only). Active military members, spouse…

New Polling Place Added in Ocean City's Fourth Ward


The Ocean City Clerk’s Office announced on Wednesday 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 now vote at the 29th Street Firehouse at 2901 West Avenue. The po…

Discounted 2024 Beach Tags on Sale Now


Seasonal beach tags for summer 2024 are on sale now. A discounted $30 price will remain in effect through May 31, 2024. On June 1, the price increases to $35.Beach tags are required for all beachgoers ages 12 and older and will be in effect from Jun…