Through the years: Central Avenue bridge links Great Egg Harbor communities
A pair of photographs offers a glimpse into how much the Central Avenue corridor connecting Bargaintown and Linwood has changed over the last century. According to local historical accounts, Central Avenue was constructed over Patcong Creek to connect the east and...
Brigantine Castle came alive 50 years ago
The legendary Brigantine Castle was a massive five-story haunted attraction on the oceanfront at 14th Street and Brigantine Avenue in Brigantine, New Jersey. Opening Memorial Day weekend in 1976, it was a product of local South Jersey entrepreneur Carmen J. Ricci. The...
What’s happening in Ocean City: Night in Venice announces theme, new pageants for 2026
Night in Venice Planning Committee Chairman Dave Winslow and Mayor Jay Gillian announced the theme for the 2026 event: “Stars, Stripes and Christmas Lights.” Ocean City will celebrate the 71st anniversary of Night in Venice at 6:30 p.m. July 25 this year, and the dual...
Beloved stories come to life with OCTC’s 2026 Summer Children’s Theatre Series
The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) announced its 2026 Summer Children’s Theatre Series. From July 7 through August 4, OCTC will present five fully staged family musicals every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are $11 in advance...
