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Also on today's calendar: Remember Richard Somers on Day He Died in Tripoli in 1804 and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Ocean City awards $5 million contract for flood-mitigation project (ocnjdaily.com) — Ocean City is moving ahead with a nearly $5 million flood-mitigation project centered on two new underground stormwater pumping stations serving the Haven Avenue area from 19th to 28th streets. Work is expected to start in September and wrap up by Easter, with officials saying the system will significantly improve drainage in one of the island's more flood‑prone neighborhoods and set up the next project in Ocean City Homes.
2. New Jersey upcoming events Aug 24 (lemonwire.com) — Ocean City music fans have a 10,000 Maniacs concert coming up at the Ocean City Music Pier on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. The statewide roundup also highlights dozens of concerts, games, and family events across New Jersey running through Aug. 30, with links to buy tickets.
3. 7 South Jersey Towns That Don't Look Like They Used To (wfpg.com) — Ocean City gets singled out as a town that looks very different from locals' childhood memories, from lost 9th Street landmarks to bigger homes and pricier housing. The article gathers residents' reflections on Ocean City and six other South Jersey communities, showing how development and tourism have reshaped familiar places across the region.
4. Malvern Prep football: Friars boast top-tier talent across their roster (dailylocal.com) — Ocean City will host Malvern Prep's season opener against La Salle on September 4, bringing some top-tier Pennsylvania high school football talent to town. The story profiles Malvern's deep, college-recruit-heavy roster and their motivation after last season's tough losses, giving locals a sense of the caliber of team coming to Carey Stadium.
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