Howl-O-Ween Parade and Dog Days Return to Boardwalk on Oct. 25 and 26 with Milt Thompson and Dawn Timmeney as Grand Marshals
The fifth annual Howl-O-Ween Parade and Dog Days Weekend will return to the Ocean City Boardwalk on Saturday and Sunday, October 25 and 26, inviting dogs and their owners to enjoy a weekend full of tail-wagging fun. This is a rare opportunity for leashed dogs to join...
The Excursion House, Ocean City’s first amusement park
A Look Back at Ocean City All the amusement centers on the boardwalk trace their roots to the Excursion House. It was built in the spring of 1886 by Anderson Bourgeois for the Ocean City Excursion Company. The company was headed by Ezra B. Lake, S. Wesley Lake, Parker...
Thousands participate in OCNJ Half Marathon, 5K
Excitement filled the air Sunday as thousands gathered for the annual OCNJ Half Marathon, 10-Mile Run and 5K. The event began just after 8:30 a.m. at Ninth Street and the Boardwalk with former Miss Ocean City Taylor Mulford performing the national anthem, followed by...
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...
Beacon Animal Rescue pups Tito and Flash looking for a forever home
Beacon Animal Rescue, a no-kill shelter in Upper Township, has been dedicated to saving the lives of cats and dogs since 2003. The organization works to rescue, care for and place animals in loving homes while also supporting pet owners with resources and education....
