Kayla Magazzu crowned Miss Ocean City
Kayla Magazzu, a rising junior at Ocean City High School, never expected to walk away from the Miss Ocean City pageant with the crown. On Saturday, Aug. 8, Magazzu was crowned Miss Ocean City 2027 at the Ocean City Music Pier, marking the beginning of a year she hopes...
Game on: Ocean City’s arcades continue to create family traditions
Nothing quite compares to walking into an arcade and instantly feeling like a kid again. The sounds of tickets pouring from machines, flashing lights, friendly competition, and excited cheers create an atmosphere that’s hard to resist. Whether the goal is...
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...
