Ocean City home tour highlights history and preservation
This past Saturday, Dec. 6, the nonprofit Friends of OCNJ History and Culture hosted their third annual Holiday Home Tour. This self-guided tour welcomed 500 attendees and featured as many as 18 properties, consisting largely of historic inns, businesses, cottages,...
What’s happening in Ocean City: Tickets on sale for First Night, Judy Collins Concert, ‘Wizard of Oz’
It’s not too early to think about celebrating the arrival of 2026 at Ocean City’s family-friendly First Night New Year’s Eve celebration. All-inclusive admission buttons are on sale now. Don’t wait to purchase your buttons, because supplies are limited. Tickets are...
Mita hits pause on Wonderland sale ahead of Dec. 4 Council meeting
Eustace Mita, owner of the former Wonderland Pier site on the Ocean City Boardwalk, is pausing any plans to sell the property as he waits to see whether the city will reconsider his proposed $150 million luxury resort hotel. Mita — who also owns ICONA Resorts, a brand...
A tree by the sea: How a simple idea became an Ocean City holiday ritual
The Christmas tree has long served as an iconic family staple and the centerpiece of the holiday season. For many Ocean City residents, that tradition now includes their own beach Christmas tree for the public to enjoy. The ritual began in 2019 when Sue McElwee, along...
