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Ocean City landed two athletes who brought championship to Philadelphia for the city’s Sports Memorabilia Show. Philadelphia Eagle Darren Sproles and former Eagles slugger Matt Stairs will greet fans and take questions March 30. The showcase takes place at the Ocean City Music Pier from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sproles will lead a meet-and-greet…

We’re almost there. April is around the corner, and Ocean City has a full slate of events. Here’s what’s coming up in Ocean City. Edible Book Festival, April 1, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., atrium outside the Ocean City Library: Bookworms and foodies, unite. This event asks contestants to come up with food that plays off book…

Do you feel spring around the corner yet? You just might with this slate of March events in Ocean City. Mark Soifer Poetry Reading (7 p.m. March 6): Ocean City’s longtime public relations director will read from his 10th poetry book, “Pair of Dice Lost” at the Ocean City Library (1735 Simpson Ave.). The book is…

Just two years after its Gale Force roller coaster changed the face of amusements – and the skyline – in Ocean City, Playland’s Castaway Cove is adding four new rides for 2019. The historic park is not standing pat as crews energetically prepare for its 60th year in front of the Flanders Hotel at 10th…

Jody Levchuk, whose family owns the iconic Jilly’s businesses including the newest venture, Jilly’s Candy Factory, knows a bit about managing businesses on the Boardwalk to say the least. His parents opened Jilly’s Arcade back in 1976. Since then, the family has amassed nine stores, which feature everything from food to T-Shirts. February may seem like…

With the arrival of spring a little more than a month away, Ocean City is planning a full calendar of special events. Registration is now open for vendors, contestants and participants as the 2019 season kicks off. March 30 – Sports Memorabilia Show: Collectors from the region will showcase sports cards and memorabilia at the Ocean City Music…

HISTORICAL MUSEUM CHILDREN’S TEA (Feb. 9): The ever-popular Ocean City Historical Museum Children’s Tea will be held 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Ocean City Community Center (1735 Simpson Ave.). The theme of this year’s event for girls and boys is “Pirates and Scallywags.” Festivities begin in the museum with fun-filled facts…

The cold snap is broken, and the Super Bowl calories are waiting to be burned – it’s not too early to start training for Ocean City’s races in 2019. Registration is open for all of these events: ·  OC Con Superhero 1 Mile and Kids Super Obstacle Course (April 6): Help save Ocean City from evil villains…

One of Great Britain’s all-time favorite singers, Katherine Jenkins, will join the Ocean City Pops Orchestra for a special concert on Aug. 11, and tickets go on sale starting at 9 a.m. Friday (Feb. 8). Jenkins was officially crowned the No. 1 selling “Classical Music Artist of the Last 25 Years” by Classic FM. She made chart history…

Have you ever found yourself looking in the mirror and saying, “I just don’t have time to even think anymore?” Well, then, you haven’t fully experienced the beauty and tranquility of Ocean City in the winter, or as some say, the off-season. It’s easy to get overwhelmed during these winter months, with the shortened daylight…