The Excursion House, Ocean City’s first amusement park
A Look Back at Ocean City All the amusement centers on the boardwalk trace their roots to the Excursion House. It was built in the spring of 1886 by Anderson Bourgeois for the Ocean City Excursion Company. The company was headed by Ezra B. Lake, S. Wesley Lake, Parker...
Thousands participate in OCNJ Half Marathon, 5K
Excitement filled the air Sunday as thousands gathered for the annual OCNJ Half Marathon, 10-Mile Run and 5K. The event began just after 8:30 a.m. at Ninth Street and the Boardwalk with former Miss Ocean City Taylor Mulford performing the national anthem, followed by...
Ocean City Surf Fishing Tournament draws 105 anglers
More than 100 anglers cast lines out Saturday during Ocean City Fishing Club’s 56th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament, with Merchantville A taking first place fishing team honors for the second consecutive year. Anglers on that team scored 369.25 points by catching...
Ocean City Firsts
A Look Backat Ocean City 1880—First public sale of lots 1880—First hotel—The Brighton 1881—First postmaster—William H. Burrell 1881—First doctor—Gilbert E. Palen 1882—First school—built on Central Avenue 1883—First bridge to mainland opens 1884—First county freeholder...
Inspirations by Gail Beckley, Ocean City Arts Center’s October Exhibit
The Ocean City Arts Center’s Gallery features one of its esteemed teaching artists, Gail Beckley, in a solo show during October. The exhibit, titled, “Inspirations” opens October 2 and runs through October 29. A “Meet the Artist” reception will be held on...
