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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…

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…

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…

By MediaWize, OCNJDaily Boardwalk and downtown merchants in Ocean City will offer discounts on favorite local merchandise, goods, and attractions at a new event planned for Saturday, March 7. “Market Madness” will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the historic Flanders Hotel, 11th Street and the Boardwalk. The one-day sale will feature…

By Josh Bakan, Patch Staff Ocean City’s Night in Venice is starting to take shape. This year’s theme will be “The Olympics: Go for the Gold,” a nod to the Olympic Games. The theme is optional but offers a chance to pay tribute to more than 120 years of competition among athletes from more than 200…

By MediaWize, OCNJDaily Instead of heading to the movie theater, why not enjoy a flick at the Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Avenue? The movies are free and are played on the second Tuesday of each month at noon in the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall. Tuesday matinees run through 2020 and the next…

By Josh Bakan, Patch Staff Ocean City’s next “Fridays With Friends” runs from 7-10 p.m. Friday at the Ocean City Community Center (1735 Simpson Ave.). The program invites teenagers to hang out and participate in various activities. “Fridays With Friends” is for Ocean City and Upper Township students from eighth to 12th grade. The events always…

By Josh Bakan, Patch Staff Ocean City is about to become a real zoo. That’s because a “Family-Friendly Nature and the Environment Fun-day” featuring zoo animals will take place next month. The event occurs from 10:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 15 in the Howard S. Stainton Senior Center within the Community Center (1735 Simpson Ave.). The…