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Improvements Coming To Ocean City: City Council

By Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff A new jitney service and pickleball court upgrades were announced at a recent Ocean City Council meeting. The jitney service will transport people to the Boardwalk and downtown, Mayor Jay Gillian said at the meeting. There will be an application where riders can pay a small fee to ride and…

Ocean City’s Summer Rec Programs Offer Array of Activities

By MADDY VITALE When looking for activities for kids, the Ocean City Recreation Department has an array of camps, sports, and programs to fill the entire summer calendar. “We offer affordable, high-quality programs that are accessible to everyone,” explained Daniel Kelchner, director of the city’s Community Services. “There are so many activities for the kids…

Easter Fashions Flourish on Ocean City Boardwalk

By MADDY VITALE, OCNJDAILY Sure, there were flowing floral dresses, tailored pastel-colored suits, plenty of bonnets and even a few fedoras. Oh, and there was an abundance of adorable when it came to the attire on infants and primary school-aged kids on Easter Sunday in Ocean City. The Easter Fashion Stroll, a longstanding tradition in…

Great Egg Hunt on Boardwalk April 16

By MediaWize, OCNJDaily The Hunt is on, everyone. Make that the Great Egg Hunt on the Boardwalk. Boardwalk merchants are treating children up to 7 years old to an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 16 from 1-3 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, April 17. Kids are encouraged to bring their own baskets to hunt…

Easter Sunday Brunch 2022 In The Making Around Ocean City

Marlene Lang, Patch Staff Easter brunch is a tradition in Ocean City and the rest of Cape May County, so plan yours now if you haven’t already. Patch has found a few fantastic spots serving famously delicious breakfasts and brunches. Not all are taking reservations, so plan accordingly. If you’re hoping to dine out around…

Easter Events and Ocean City Pops Announcement

By MediaWize, OCNJDaily A full calendar of spring events continues on Easter Weekend in Ocean City with a free egg hunt on the Boardwalk, a sunrise service on the Ocean City Music Pier, and a piano concert and fashion stroll outside the Ocean City Music Pier. The second of two Great Egg Hunts will take place on…

Schedule of 2022 Boardwalk Bicycling Hours

Bicycle riding on the Ocean City Boardwalk is generally permitted all day in the off-season. It is restricted to the hours between 5 am and noon between June 16 and September 4.  See the complete list below for exceptions to this schedule. The following is a list of the current Boardwalk Bicycle restrictions for 2022:…

Ocean City to Get $24 Million in Beach Replenishment

By DONALD WITTKOWSKI How much sand can $24 million buy? Next year, Ocean City will find out exactly how much. The city has been approved for a major beach replenishment project that will restore eroded sections of the shoreline with huge amounts of fresh sand. City Business Administrator George Savastano said the project is expected…

Doo Dah Parade Returning To Ocean City This Weekend

Ocean City’s annual tribute to humor returns this Saturday, April 9, with the parade kicking off at noon. The 35th annual parade marks the opening of a season of special events throughout the year. Featured in the parade will be marching bands, floats, and a brigade of basset hounds. The grand marshals for this year’s…