Ocean City’s ‘No. 1 beach bum’ hits 10,000-day milestone
For 10,000 consecutive days — through nor’easters, heat waves, illness and loss — Earl Paul has made the same walk, over the Boardwalk to the beach in Ocean City. On March 1, 2026, the 90-year-old resident quietly marked that milestone, a streak that began nearly...
Ocean City Arts Center Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Maura McKinney Mastro
The Ocean City Arts Center presents “Unleashing the Soul of Irish Music” with Maura McKinney Mastro as we celebrate the wearing of the green! The event is Tuesday, March 17 at 6pm in the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall of the Ocean...
Mayor Jay Gillian files for re-election
On Feb. 25, Mayor Jay Gillian submitted the required nominating petitions and other documents to the Office of the City Clerk for his re-election as Mayor in the May 12th Municipal Election. Mayor Gillian had earlier announced his intention to seek another term and...
Ocean City hospitality empire expands to Somers Point
Business Buzz By Rich Baehrle It’s rare to find a family of entrepreneurs who not only own one successful business, but also work together daily while expanding multiple hospitality ventures. Meet Robert Idell Jr., his wife, Jillian and his parents, Bob and Sharon...
Ocean City Arts Center Showcases Contemporary Abstract Works by Ekaterina Vygolova March 3–28
The Gallery at the Ocean City Arts Center presents abstract contemporary painter, Ekaterina Vygolova. The show opens March 3rd and runs through March 28th. A “Meet the Artists” reception will be held on Friday, March 13th from 7pm to 8:30pm. The...
