by Julia Train | Apr 16, 2026 | News, Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey
After years of planning and securing funding, construction is underway on the Ocean City Housing Authority’s (OCHA) Pecks Beach Village Affordable Housing Project. Aimed at expanding and modernizing affordable housing, the project will replace deteriorating units...
by shorelocalnews | Apr 16, 2026 | What's Happening, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
Philadelphia Flyers great Mark Howe will be the grand marshal of the annual Doo Dah Parade on Saturday, April 18. A legendary defenseman, Howe played 16 seasons in the NHL, including 10 with the Flyers. He reached the Stanley Cup finals three times, and was a finalist...
by Fred Miller | Apr 16, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, History, Ocean City, South Jersey
A Look Back No look back at the 20th century in Ocean City would be complete without mention of the two piers the city built at Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk. On Saturday, April 22, 1905, Mayor Joseph G. Champion led the ceremony opening the new Boardwalk and the...
by shorelocalnews | Apr 14, 2026 | What's Happening, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
Ocean City will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation this summer with a weekly patriotic drone show over the beach and boardwalk south of Sixth Street. The “America 250: Lights Over Ocean City” show will feature hundreds of drones lighting up the sky and...
by shorelocalnews | Apr 14, 2026 | What's Happening, Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey
Ocean City’s spring season will kick into high gear with the return of the annual Doo Dah Parade on Saturday, April 18. The Doo Dah Parade is Ocean City’s celebration of all things humorous. The procession features marching bands, floats and a brigade of hundreds of...
