Ocean City’s First First Night
A Look Back By Fred Miller Thirty-one years ago, Dec. 31, 1992, Ocean City held its first First Night celebration. The alcohol-free New Year’s Eve program, which featured 25 programs at five locations, was sponsored by the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce in cooperation...Five last-minute gift ideas to finish off your Christmas list
By Danielle Davies It always happens. You’ve got the meal prepped, the stocking stuffers ready, the house decorated. And then you realize you’re one present short. We’ve all been there. Since no one wants that last-minute panic, we’ve got a list of five gifts to...5 tips for safe holiday travel
The holiday season can be stressful enough before adding travel to the mix. Coordinating ground or air travel and planning accommodations, even if you’re simply staying with loved ones, is often just the beginning and health and safety concerns can fall by the...
Eagles not shining bright
By David Weinberg As always, the Weinberg family Christmas display is dazzling. At least it was until Saturday night, when a storm rolled through and gusting winds left our giant snowman facedown in the mulch and dirt of our front garden. Its stovepipe hat wound up in...Celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Ocean City
Come celebrate a family-friendly New Year’s Eve in Ocean City, N.J. First Night offers entertainment that satisfies every taste and age group. First Night was founded 31 years ago and modeled after an alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration in Boston that...
