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By MADDY VITALE, OCNJDaily When Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian announced on Friday that for safety reasons, he decided that the city would not host major events that showcase all that Ocean City is about, from Miracle on Asbury Avenue to First Night, it would seem that COVID-19 canceled Christmas. “We are announcing the cancellation…

By MADDY VITALE, OCNJDaily   Holidays are quickly approaching, and the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce created a new two-day outdoor shopping event to safely bring shop local and get into the community spirit. The first-ever Winterfest by the Sea will be held Friday, Nov. 13 from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov….

By Josh Bakan, Patch Staff The parade is canceled, but Halloween is not. Here are some Ocean City activities for the upcoming holiday. Trick-or-Treat Officials set trick-or-treating hours to 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31. The New Jersey Department of Health issued guidance with the following recommendations: Effective face coverings: Trick-or-treaters and families passing out treats should wear masks. Costume…

Looking for pumpkins and other fun fall activities? Here are some Ocean City-area pumpkin patches to check out. By Josh Bakan, Patch Staff Not even pumpkin patches are escaping the coronavirus in 2020. The ongoing pandemic has forced some of the region’s most frequented pumpkin patches to adjust hours, regulations and offerings as they head into fall….

By DONALD WITTKOWSKI, OCNJ Daily Ocean City’s aggressive seagulls were back to their old tricks again earlier this summer – brazenly swooping down to steal a quick meal of French fries, pizza or funnel cakes from unsuspecting tourists. But that was before the “police” arrived to chase away the pesky birds from the Boardwalk and…

By mvitale, OCNJDaily Biking, lounging on the beach, sipping cool drinks, or just strolling the Boardwalk, Labor Day with its spectacular weather, brought flocks of vacationers to savor the waning days of summer. But with the COVID-19 pandemic changing the landscape where students start either hybrid or virtual learning, and some parents are working from…

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,…

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…

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…