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By MADDY VITALE, OCNJDAILY There was something for everyone Saturday during one of Ocean City’s signature events – the Spring Block Party. Downtown Asbury Avenue was transformed into a mega-shopping extravaganza where 350 crafters offered everything from household items to clothing to jewelry. Anyone hungry who attended the blockbuster event likely left full. Barbecue wafted…

By MADDY VITALE Sunny days in Ocean City are coming. At least that is what one very crusty crustacean thinks. Martin Z. Mollusk, the city’s beloved hermit crab mascot, made a bold prediction that summer would be arriving early. Yes, for the 51st consecutive year, the city’s mascot “saw” his shadow on Friday, none other…

By Mediawize, OCNJDAILY One of Ocean City’s premier events – the Spring Block Party – will return to downtown Asbury Avenue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. But before that, beach lovers will check on the summer forecast. Ocean City’s hermit-crab mascot will seek his shadow in a local version of…

By Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff Mother’s Day 2024 is approaching. This year, the holiday dedicated to celebrating mom is on Sunday, May 12. If you plan to treat her to brunch or dinner out, now is the time to make reservations, since they may fill up quickly in Ocean City. Here are a few options…

Patch Holiday, Patch Staff Falling on the last Monday of May each year, Memorial Day honors those who lost their lives while serving in the military. It’s a federal holiday that many people get off from work, resulting in a three-day weekend. This year, Memorial Day falls on May 27, and for many, this holiday…

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY Miss Night in Venice is a fundraising event that takes place every summer. The goal of the event is for young women to collect community service hours for school while raising funds for local charities in Cape May and Atlantic counties. The organization has been helping local groups for more than 30…

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY Tickets for a summer country music concert featuring the Eli Young Band will go on sale starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 24. The band will bring its “10 Years: 10,000 Towns Tour” to the Ocean City Music Pier at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 21. College classmates formed the band 20 years…

Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff The works of a local glass mosaic artist will be on display in May at the Gallery at the Ocean City Arts Center. Mosaics by Jill Snyder opens May 2 and runs through May 30. A “Meet the Artists” reception will be held on Friday, May 10 from 7 p.m. to…

By MADDY VITALE, OCNJDAILY The Night in Venice boat parade and house decorating contest is a celebration on the water and at homes along the bayfront in Ocean City. Each July, the signature event attracts throngs of visitors and residents. And every year, the Night in Venice (NIV) Planning Committee creates a theme that boat…