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...
Demolition of Ocean City Police Station moved to September
Due to safety concerns and potential disruptions during the peak summer months, the planned demolition of the police station at 835 Central Avenue will be postponed until after Labor Day. The construction of a new public safety building at the site remains on schedule...
Master’s and doctoral graduates told to lead through service and community
When Richard Maung started classes at Stockton University for his master’s degree in Physical Therapy, he had no idea he would eventually run a nationwide network of more than 600 clinics. “I had no idea whether I would make any mark on my profession or in my...
A little agency’s big efforts to reduce mental health stigma using color, lights, messaging
Along with the typical green that spring adds to the landscape this time of year, there’s a sweeping use of the color by a small but mighty non-profit during the month of May that is intentionally “planted” in high visibility areas around the county. “Nationwide,...
