Good day Ocean City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Ribbon Cutting - Spark Car Wash (Egg Harbor) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Ocean City Customers Urged To Join Free Service Line Inspection Program (patch.com) — Ocean City residents are being urged to schedule free in-home inspections to identify the material of their water service lines as part of New Jersey American Water's lead replacement program. Contractors will be in town twice a week through at least October, and inspections are free, require no payment information, and help determine if customers qualify for lead or galvanized line replacement at no direct cost.
• Ocean City enjoys 'strong and successful' summer tourism season (ocnjdaily.com) — Ocean City's summer tourism season turned out "strong and successful," with local restaurants, shops, hotels, and Boardwalk businesses reporting steady crowds despite higher gas prices and some rainy weekends. Business leaders say nearby visitors chose the shore over longer trips, and the Chamber now aims to keep Ocean City busy year‑round, even as questions remain about the future of the former Wonderland Pier site.
• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/15/2026 (insidernj.com) — Ocean City neighbors are still pushing back against proposed cell tower plans, according to a statewide political briefing that tracks local issues across New Jersey. While details are sparse here, the note signals an ongoing land-use and quality-of-life fight that could affect neighborhood views, property values, and wireless coverage. Residents may want to watch for more information from local officials and the Cape May Herald.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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