by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 3, 2025 | Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey, What's Happening
By Steffen Klenk Thousands of revelers welcomed the start of a new year in Ocean City for the 32nd annual First Night celebration. The event was highlighted by over 70 different activities, ranging from music and dancing to ice skating and theatrical performances....
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 3, 2025 | Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey, What's Happening
By Steffen Klenk It was a cool and blustery day along Ocean City’s boardwalk as thousands gathered for First Day activities to start this new year. At 1 p.m., crowds gathered near 9th St. for the annual 5K Fun Run, this year welcoming hundreds of entrants. Alongside...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 3, 2025 | Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey
By Julia Train In Ocean City, a group of individuals, known as the Friends of OCNJ History & Culture, are working on preserving the island’s history and culture. The organization started in 2020 through a Facebook page created by Richard Barth, called “Ocean City...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 3, 2025 | A Look Back, Cape May County, Features, History, Ocean City, South Jersey
A Look Back By Fred Miller One hundred and ten years ago, on Jan. 1, 1915, Mayor Harry Headley officially opened Ocean City’s $75,000 first City Hall. Headley and Commissioners R. Howard Thorn and Robert Fisher led tours of the beautiful three-story building...
by Cindy Fertsch | Dec 27, 2024 | Features, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey, What's Happening
What: Ocean City marks the 32nd anniversary of its popular family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration this year, and as many as 10,000 are expected to attend. First Night offers more than 70 activities and entertainment programs at 23 different venues throughout town....
