Live whelks surprise young beachcombers in Ocean City
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,...
Ocean City Fishing Club to host 49th annual Children’s Surf Fishing Tournament
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...
Ocean City Theatre Company presents ‘Fame The Musical’ at the Ocean City Music Pier
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...
Volunteer’s marsh cleanup uncovers a 53-year-old message in a bottle
Some treasures are written in pencil on a scrap of notebook paper, tucked inside a glass bottle and forgotten for more than half a century. That’s exactly what happened when Avalon resident John Kauterman was volunteering with the Tidelands Initiative during a...
The great beach tent debate comes to Ocean City
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,...
