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...
What’s happening in Ocean City: Fall Block Party weekend to feature new drone show
Ocean City’s Fall Block Party will return from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, and this year a new drone show will cap off a day of family fun at 8 p.m. that evening. Watch as hundreds of drones in the sky create dazzling images synchronized to music over the...
Registration Open for Halloween Parade and House Decorating Contest
Registration is now open for anybody who would like to participate in Ocean City’s annual Halloween Parade or in the Halloween House Decorating Contest. The 77th annual Halloween Parade will start at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2025 and travel...
