O.C.’s Brynn Gallagher paddles to victory
Ocean City lifeguard Brynn Gallagher peered out at the rocky surf Monday evening and broke into a smile as bright as the rainbow that was forming over the ocean. The chest-high waves would make the women’s paddleboard race at the 41st Cape May County Lifeguard...
Remembering when an OC lifeguard won Olympic gold medals
A Look Back The Ocean City Beach Patrol’s tradition of winning intercity rowing and swimming has its roots in the Olympic Games. Long before the lifeguards won either a Cape May County or South Jersey championship, OCBP Hall of Famer John B. Kelly Sr. was wearing...
Ocean City’s south end celebrates the Fourth of July in patriotic style
There was no shortage of star-spangled excitement in Ocean City last week as the community marked America’s 249th birthday in style. The annual South Ocean City Bike Parade kicked off a full day of festivities, with hundreds of decorated bicycles rolling down Central...
Raptors vs. gulls: How falconers keep the Boardwalk safe for everyone and their fries
This Fourth of July weekend was a busy one here at the Shore. The Ocean City Boardwalk was packed with vacationers and locals alike. Soaring above them all was a hawk named Polo, working hard to scare aggressive seagulls away from Boardwalk patrons so everyone could...
From Ocean City to Africa, local author Vincent Malfitano finds new purpose in retirement
For many, retirement means slowing down, but for Ocean City resident Vincent Malfitano, it has meant anything but. The retired prosecutor and former Ocean City lifeguard has turned his retirement years into a time of exploration, creativity, and meaningful connections...
