Ocean City - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Coming to the rescue of a lost grandmother: It was ‘one for the books’

by Cindy | Mar 20, 2025 | Cape May County, Editorial, Ocean City, South Jersey

By Dave Blood It was the summer of 1963 and I was driving a night cab in Ocean City. This shift always seemed to turn out to be, “one for the books.” One night the first surprise came early. It was about 11 p.m. and an elderly woman, with three little children and a...

What’s happening in Ocean City

by Cindy | Mar 20, 2025 | Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey, Wahoo

Jon Anderson to join 2025 Summer Concert Series on Music Pier Jon Anderson & the Band Geeks will pay tribute to the progressive rock band YES on July 7 as part of the 32nd annual Summer Concert Series on the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets for the show are on sale...

Jon Anderson to Join 2025 Summer Concert Series on Music Pier

by Cindy | Mar 17, 2025 | Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Features, Music, Ocean City, South Jersey, Wahoo

Jon Anderson & the Band Geeks will pay tribute to the progressive rock band YES on July 7 as part of the 32nd annual Summer Concert Series on the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets for the show are on sale now through etix.com. A pre-sale will continue through 10 p.m....

‘Reimagine Wonderland’ Local Contest Highlights a Wide Range of Creative Options for Ocean City’s Boardwalk

by Cindy | Mar 13, 2025 | Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey, Wahoo

Proposed Ideas Demonstrate Community Enthusiasm for a Viable New Multi-Use Entertainment Center in the Previous Wonderland Location Ocean City 2050 is thrilled to announce the winning submissions to the “Reimagine Wonderland” contest. Ocean City 2050 has also...

Ocean City basketball team, Absegami wrestler enjoy success

by Cindy | Mar 13, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey, Sports

By David Weinberg Celebrations abounded for some local high school teams and competitors last weekend. Absegami wrestler Lamiah Berry earned a state championship at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, a day after the Ocean City boys basketball team won its first...

Protecting Ocean City’s future: Need for action is urgent

by Cindy | Mar 13, 2025 | Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey

A reader writes in: Right now, families, eager to escape winter, are working to secure their summer rentals. Some are discovering beach towns for the first time, others are considering a change and many are deciding whether to return to Ocean City, or go elsewhere....