Ocean City News

New Shellfish Recycling Program Open at Shelter Road


If you enjoy eating oysters and clams at home, you can now help enhance natural oyster reefs simply by recycling your shells.The N.J. Department of Environmental Protectin Fish & Wildlife Division is excited to announce the opening of its first …

Mayor's Update — May 9, 2025


May 9, 2025 Dear Friends,At last night’s city council meeting the budget was approved. I want to thank City Council for voting to move forward with the 2025 budget as presented. This budget preserves all of the items that give us such a great qualit…

Tickets on Sale for 2025 Ocean City Pops Shows


Tickets are on sale now for eight new concerts in the 2025 Ocean City Pops summer season. The shows will feature the popular Under the Streetlamp ensemble performing the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and other doo-wop, Motown and rock …

Registration for Summer Recreation Programs Opens May 3


Registration for Ocean City’s popular summer recreation programs for people of all ages opens at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 3. Information on all 2025 programs and a printable brochure are available now at ocnj.us/summer-recreation-programs. Many of the p…

O.C.-Longport Bridge Tolls to Go Cashless on May 10


The Cape May County Bridge Commission is transitioning to cashless all-electronic tolling beginning May 10, 2025.Tolls will be charged via an E-ZPass tag or Toll-by-Plate. Toll-by Plate allows all motorists to travel over the bridges and through the…

Police Launch New Autism Awareness Program


The Ocean City Police Department on Thursday (March 27) announced a new program to help police identify the characteristics and behaviors of persons with autism. Police will help distribute blue envelopes that can be kept in the vehicles of persons …

Notice of City Council Meeting Time Changes


The Regular City Council Meetings scheduled for the following dates below will now be held at 6:00 p.m. rather than 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hall, 861 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226.  April 24, 2025May 22, 2025June 26, …

Free Military Beach Tags Available for Pickup


Ocean City's free military beach tags are now available for pickup. Remember to have proper military identification to receive your free tag(s). Veterans receive free tags (veteran only). Active military members, spouses and immediate children up to…