Summer Twice A Week Trash/Recycling Collection Schedule Begins June 13th
End In Sight For One of Ocean City’s Oldest Buildings
By Donald Wittkowski, OCNJDAILY Ocean City is moving ever closer to the demolition of the nearly 150-year-old public safety building to make room for construction of a modern headquarters for the police department. City Council is expected to award a demolition contract at its meeting Thursday. Seven bids have been received from demolition companies seeking…
Ocean City Construction Projects To Benefit Beaches, Boardwalk and Bayfront
By Donald Wittkowski, OCNJDAILY Major projects costing tens of millions of dollars are coming this year to Ocean City’s beaches, Boardwalk and bayfront. Mayor Jay Gillian gave a preview of what’s ahead during a 90-minute town hall meeting Saturday attended by dozens of local residents. “A lot of new things are coming up,” he told…
Ocean City Traffic Shift Coming To Roosevelt Boulevard
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff Traffic is set to shift on Roosevelt Boulevard in Ocean City as reconstruction work continues on County Route 623 between the easterly bridge approach and Bay Avenue. According to a notice of change in traffic patterns, the second stage of elevating the roadway is nearing completion, and the reconstructed section is…
Ocean City Among Shore Towns Sharing $99M For Beach Replenishment
By Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff South Jersey will receive $99 million in federal funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for beach replenishment and protection projects, according to an announcement from Congressman Jeff Van Drew in Washington, D.C. The funding will go to projects in Ocean City, Strathmere, Sea Isle City, Avalon and Stone…
Roosevelt Boulevard To Have Lane Shifts For Construction Project
The reconstruction of the Roosevelt Boulevard entryway into Ocean City is about to enter a major new phase that will include a shift in traffic patterns starting Thursday night. Construction crews are completing the first stage of elevating the roadway from the Ocean City side of the 34th Street Bridge to Bay Avenue, Cape May…
The Longest Slogan: The Origin of “America’s Greatest Family Resort”
by OCNJ Local It’s a bold, superlative-heavy claim printed on every colorful beach tag, embossed on every city trash can, and proudly displayed on the welcome signs at the 9th Street and 34th Street bridges. But where did Ocean City’s famous tagline come from? In a world of digital marketing campaigns and “rebranding” efforts, Ocean City,…
It’s Moving Day For Ocean City Police Department
By Donald Wittkowski, OCNJDAILY Ocean City’s Police Department said a final goodbye Friday to the 1800s-era building on Central Avenue that had served as its headquarters for decades. Just 15 minutes later, the department moved four blocks away into a new $6.1 million police substation overlooking the Boardwalk at Eighth Street. The department’s final “roll…
Inside City Hall – Episode 20
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Ocean City’s Jitneys Are Coming Back This Summer
By Donald Wittkowski, OCNJDAILY Ocean City is bringing back the jitneys again this summer for inexpensive rides to the Boardwalk. Passengers will be able to ride the lime green-and-white shuttle buses at the same $3 one-way fare as last year. Children 5 years old and under will ride for free. The jitneys offer a convenient…