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Ocean City Lifeguards To Staff More Beaches This Weekend

By Josh Bakan, Patch Staff Although this weekend might not have the best beach weather, more of Ocean City’s beaches will have lifeguards. The Ocean City Beach Patrol will guard the following beaches beginning Saturday: Seaspray Road North Street Stenton Place St. Charles Place Brighton Place 5th Street Surfing Beach 8th Street 9th Street 10th Street…

Memorial Day Weekend in O.C. Proves Nothing Can Stop Summer

By mvitale, OCNJDaily A pandemic, continued restrictions on openings of some businesses by governor’s order and partly cloudy skies could not keep visitors and residents from Ocean City, where, even in this unprecedented time, families were out enjoying themselves. And on Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start to the summer season, people purchased beach tags,…

Ocean City High School To Hold In-Person Graduation

By Josh Bakan, Patch Staff OCEAN CITY, NJ — Ocean City High School’s graduation ceremony is on. The school will hold a ceremony the morning of July 7 at Carey Stadium. Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday he would allow outdoor graduation ceremonies starting July 6. They must “comply with social distancing — ensuring the health and…

O.C. Hosts Online Memorial Day Weekend Shopping Spree

By mvitale, OCNJDaily Ocean City is welcoming its guests back on Memorial Day weekend in ways that make it possible, in the time of social distancing, to still enjoy your favorite shops without leaving home. While Gov. Phil Murphy is easing restrictions on some retail stores, and restaurants have been allowed to do curbside takeout…

Lifeguards Go On Duty Starting May 23

By MediaWize,OCNJDaily The Department of Fire and Rescue Services announced Tuesday that the Ocean City Beach Patrol will be guarding the beaches for Memorial Day Weekend. Beaches are guarded from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekends and holidays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Beginning Saturday, May 23, the following beaches will…

Beaches Open, Boardwalk Bustles

By MADDY VITALE, OCNJDaily Ocean City beaches were packed Saturday afternoon, on the first-day people were allowed to sunbathe. This past week vacationers and residents were able to use the beaches and the Boardwalk for recreational purposes. On Saturday, it was game on – a bit of normalcy during the pandemic for those who enjoy…

O.C. Block Party Offers “Virtually” Everything

By mvitale, OCNJDaily Since shoppers can’t go to what is traditionally a blockbuster annual Ocean City Spring Block Party, the merchants thought of the next best way to bring deals, discounts and unique items to patrons — in the comfort of their own homes. The Virtual Spring Block Party is this Saturday, May 2, and…

FOX REAL ESTATE UPDATE #2

FOX REAL ESTATE UPDATE #2:   Although no one is happy with the current state of affairs, there is a bright spot on the horizon. I want to personally thank the staff and agents of Fox Real Estate at this time of need for coming together and making the best out of a very trying…

FOX REAL ESTATE UPDATE

In keeping with the recommended precautions of our State and Federal Government and for the protection of our Agents and Clients, as of Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the Fox Real Estate offices at 894 Brighton Place and 3301 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ will be closed to the general public. Both support personnel, including bookkeeping…

Air Force Band To Perform Free Ocean City Concert

By Josh Bakan, Patch Staff The brass ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band will perform a free concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Music Pier. The show will feature orchestral transcriptions, patriotic favorites, jazz standards, new compositions, and distinctive arrangements. Although the concert is free, attendees must register for tickets in…