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By Access Network news report, OCNJDAILY Jon Anderson & the Band Geeks will pay tribute to the progressive rock band Yes on July 7 as part of the 32nd annual Summer Concert Series at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets for the show are on sale now through etix.com. A pre-sale will continue through 10 p.m. Tuesday,…

By Access Network news report, OCNJDAILY The Ocean City Arts Center will present a concert by McDermott’s Handy, a traditional Irish music duo in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. It will also recognize South Jersey resident Kathy DeAngelo as a recipient of the inaugural New Jersey Heritage Fellowship award. The event is at 2 p.m….

By Donald Wittkowski, OCNJDAILY Summer after summer, it seems clear that the trained falcons and other raptors that patrol the skies over the Ocean City Boardwalk have gained the upper claw, er, hand, in their battle with the pesky seagulls. The city’s highly publicized hiring of a company that flies falcons, hawks and even an…

By Access Network news report, OCNJDAILY The calendar turns to March on Saturday, and Ocean City is gearing up for a full schedule of spring special events. The fun starts with the fourth annual Market Madness event on March 8 and March 9. Ocean City businesses will gather under one roof for a two-day shopping extravaganza that…

Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff With all the blustery and snowy weather we’ve had lately, you’re probably dreaming of summer. You can get an early sneak preview of the warmer season at Market Madness next month. The two-day event, held March 8 and 9, brings dozens of popular Ocean City vendors and businesses under one roof…

Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff Daydream believers will be pleased that Micky Dolenz of The Monkees is one of the names that will be performing in Ocean City this upcoming summer. Dolenz and R&B legend Mavis Staples are the latest to join the schedule for the popular Summer Concert Series at Ocean City Music Pier, according…

Boat Safe US, Community Contributor To operate a powered vessel in the state of New Jersey, you are required to take a NJ State Police approved boating safety course. This includes all motorized vessels, like boats, jet skis and includes electric trolling motors. Let’s discuss the requirements! NJ BOAT SAFETY CERTIFICATE. Your first step is…

Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff Valentine’s Day is on a Friday this year, and if you haven’t made reservations for dinner out at one of the Ocean City area’s best local restaurants, do it now. About one-third of U.S. adults plan an evening out to celebrate Valentine’s Day and will spend an estimated $4.9 billion, according…

By Access Network news report As Valentine’s Day approaches, the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company invites everybody to celebrate love with some of the most enchanting, unforgettable and lovey-dovey songs to ever grace the Broadway stage. Select performers from OCTC’s Professional Broadway Series and student programming will return to the Ocean City Music Pier stage…

Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff Ready to ring in the new year? Bars, restaurants and more are hosting New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Ocean City area as we get ready for 2025. The biggest celebration of all is, of course, the annual First Day and First Night celebrations, featuring family-friendly fun throughout the whole island. Check…