Trail of Two Cities Run and “Zombie Prom” Coming Up
By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY The Trail of Two Cities 5-kilometer run/walk will be held for the 26th time on Saturday, Nov. 5. The popular 3.1-mile race offers spectacular views over the length of a point-to-point course from Ocean City to Somers Point. The…
Read moreHalloween House Decorating Contest Winners Announced
By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY Ocean City’s third annual Halloween House Decorating Contest included 22 entries. Judging took place on Wednesday and Thursday. A list of winners and participants is attached and available at www.ocnj.us/halloween, so everybody can check out all the homes…
Read moreOcean City Hosts “Spooktacular” Halloween Parade
MediaWize, OCNJDAILY By LESLEY GRAHAM The Ocean City Halloween Parade was filled with ghoulish fun for all ages as the parade rolled down Asbury Avenue on Thursday night. The 74th annual parade — one of the longest-running in the Tri-State…
Read moreChristopher Reeve Foundation, Ocean City May Partner for Beach Accessibility
By MADDY VITALE Ocean City already has a beach mat program in place that rivals all others as one of the best, if not the best, along the Jersey Shore. City officials have been working toward installing longer mats at…
Read moreTrick-Or-Treat Hours Set In Ocean City
By Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff It’s almost time for ghosts and ghouls to descend on Ocean City. While traditional trick-or-treating hours here are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31, there’s a plethora of other fun Halloween activities to…
Read moreWhole Lotta Sand Coming to Ocean City for Beachfill Project
By DONALD WITTKOWSKI, OCNJDAILY How much is 1.2 million cubic yards of sand? The quick answer is, a lot. To put it another way, a standard dump truck holds about 14 cubic yards of sand. So, 1.2 million cubic yards…
Read moreHalloween Parade and House Decorating Contest Coming Up
By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY Ocean City’s 74th annual Halloween Parade will be held on Thursday (Oct. 27) and promises a great time for all. The event is a favorite on the fall calendar and features local children, families, bands, entertainers, businesses and organizations…
Read moreHalloween Fun This Week In Ocean City: Monday Manual
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff Welcome to the Oct. 24 edition of Monday Manual, highlighting important and fun events going on this week in Ocean City. Oct. 25 Head to the Ocean City Public Library at 5 p.m. for Halloween fun.…
Read moreDogs Celebrate “Howl-O-Ween” on Boards in Ocean City
MediaWize, OCNJDAILY By ADRIANA ALFARO Two googly eyes and a wet tongue looked up at the Leipold family. Their pup, Freddy, wore a cowboy hat and a bandana in coordination with his dad. “He hates his hat but loves it…
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