🌱 Patch AM: Why Ocean City’s boardwalk was packed this Labor Day weekend

Good morning to you Ocean City! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Ocean City's boardwalk was packed this Labor Day weekend
• How Ocean City turned summer's end into an Eagles celebration

Also on today's calendar: The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
• Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 83, low: 69.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 85 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Thousands pack beach, boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey, for Labor Day weekend (cbsnews.com) — Labor Day weekend brought huge crowds to Ocean City's beach and boardwalk, as families tried to squeeze in one more summer getaway before school starts. Visitors raved about the rides, water park, and classic boardwalk food, underscoring how Ocean City remains a favorite end-of-summer destination for both locals and returning out-of-towners.
   

• Ocean City, NJ bids farewell to the summer season with an Eagles boardwalk parade (6abc.com) — Ocean City wrapped up the summer season Sunday with an Eagles-themed parade along the boardwalk, drawing vacationers and locals together ahead of football season. City staff and Eagles cheerleaders highlighted how the event builds community pride and lasting memories for families who spend their summers in Ocean City.
   

📸 Around Ocean City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ocean City

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 →
  Wildwood, New Jersey, Wildwood
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• Readers By Nature: Under the Tent Tuesdays →
  Ocean City NJ
  10:30 am
Wednesday September 9
• Farmers Market →
  Ocean City Tabernacle, 6th & Asbury Ave., Ocean City
  8:00 am
• After School Movies: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG) →
  Ocean City NJ
  3:00 pm
• Silent Book Club →
  Ocean City NJ
  4:00 pm
• Dungeons & Dragons: High School →
  Ocean City NJ
  6:00 pm
• Dueling Pianos →
  Ocean City NJ
  7:30 pm
• Dueling Pianos with The OC POPs →
  Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• One Hit Wonders 50's, 60's, & 70's A Musical Program by Phil Bruschi →
  Ocean City NJ
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• St. John Craft Show & Bake Sale →
  1001 Central Ave, Ocean City
  9:00 am
Thursday September 24
• Ribbon Cutting - Spark Car Wash (Egg Harbor) →
  6024 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township
  10:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Fall Craft Fair →
  Elks Lodge, 1815 E Broad St, Millville
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I need considerable dental work i.
  e. crowns, and am considering going to Marmora Family Dental Associates. Any thoughts appreciated. (Nextdoor South Ocean City)

• City of Ocean City New Jersey posted a job opening for BUILD MAINT WORKER (Aquatic & Fitness Center) in Ocean City. Apply here.
• Maschio's Food Services, Inc. posted a job opening for School Food Service Workers in Somers Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Somers Point

• Grossman: Story of Richard Somers, WPG Radio (libertyandprosperity.com)

Longport

• Featured Open Houses in Ventnor, Margate, Longport (downbeachbuzz.com)
• NJ Lt. Gov. Caldwell Under Investigation: Alleged Misconduct, Women, Job Offers (downbeachbuzz.com)

Upper

• N.J. weather: Expect a pleasant Labor Day weekend, though Shore flooding is possible (nj.com)

Ok Ocean City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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