by shorelocalnews | Jul 20, 2026 | What's Happening, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey
With six months to go before the holiday crush, Santa himself will be vacationing in Ocean City and will join the 2026 Night in Venice boat parade at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026. He’ll be decked out in his patriotic finest to help celebrate this year’s theme,...
by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Ocean City, Somers Point, South Jersey
What if Ocean City became Ocean Sweetie? What if a stroll along the Boardwalk led to candy-coated adventures, or an evening by the bay was filled with peppermint breezes instead of salty air? Those familiar South Jersey places come to life in a delightfully...
by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey
A day at the beach in Ocean City turned into an unexpected marine biology lesson last week when several children discovered live whelks along the shoreline. While many visitors are familiar with the large spiral shells that frequently wash onto South Jersey beaches,...
by shorelocalnews | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey, What's Happening
The Ocean City Fishing Club (OCFC), in partnership with the City of Ocean City, invites young anglers to participate in its 49th Annual Boys & Girls Surf Fishing Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 8, beginning at 9 a.m. at the north-end beach near the Longport–Ocean...
by shorelocalnews | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey, What's Happening
This July, the spotlight shines on the next generation of performers as the Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) presents “Fame The Musical,” featuring the talented students of OCTC’s High School Junior Company. Performances will take place on July 17 and 18...
by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey
Ocean City is considering a new ordinance that would prohibit camping and sleeping in public places, including beaches, parks and other city-owned property. The proposal comes as Jersey Shore communities continue grappling with the growing presence of beach tents,...
