Pamper Scamper brings baby crawlers to Sixth Street Beach
By Marcella Curcio Ocean City’s youngest competitors crawled into the spotlight Tuesday morning during the annual Pamper Scamper at Sixth Street Beach. The Aug. 11 event brought babies, parents and spectators to the sand for a lighthearted race. Open to children 15...
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these Ocean City favorites
Boardwalk Bites One of my favorite things about the Ocean City Boardwalk is that no matter your age, it has a way of bringing out your inner child. Whether you’re carrying a bag of saltwater taffy home as a souvenir, stopping for a piece of creamy fudge after...
Shore Fast Line once connected mainland towns with resort cities
For more than four decades, the Shore Fast Line carried passengers between Atlantic City and Ocean City, passing through the mainland communities of Pleasantville, Northfield, Linwood and Somers Point. Operated by the Atlantic City and Shore Railroad, the electric...
What’s happening in Ocean City: Baby Parade returns to Boardwalk on Thursday for 116th Year
The 116th annual Ocean City Baby Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 on the Boardwalk. The annual tradition offers a chance for parents to show off Ocean City’s newest generation. The parade features children ages 10 and under cruising the Boardwalk in...
Coalition of Ocean City residents, civic groups files suit over Wonderland Pier redevelopment designation
A coalition of Ocean City residents and civic organizations filed suit in Superior Court in the County of Cape May against the City of Ocean City and City Council, seeking to void the Council’s June 25, 2026 designation of the former Gillian’s Wonderland Pier property...
