Ocean City To Honor Martin Luther King Jr. At Virtual Ceremony

Ocean City's annual celebration that honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held through a virtual ceremony.

Around Ocean City: COVID-19 Vaccine In Stock At Local ShopRites

Plus: Ocean City Nursing Home Offers COVID Vaccines To Residents, Staff / 2 ID'd In Death Investigation In Cape May County: Prosecutor

Colony Club Of Ocean City Volunteers For Wreaths Across America

The Colony Club of Ocean City participated in Wreaths Across America Day to honor the service of veterans in Cape May County.

Around Ocean City: Cape May County COVID Vaccine Sites Named

Plus: Ocean City High School Wins Grant To Launch Mental Health Club / 5 Places Named Ocean City Patch Businesses Of The Year

COVID Vaccines, Flood Plans: What To Expect In Ocean City In 2021

Flood prevention plans, businesses rebound and a focus on COVID-19 recovery. Here is what residents can look forward to in 2021.

COVID, BLM Movement, Tornado: Ocean City's Top Stories Of 2020

Ocean City faced adversity and at times came together. Patch is looking back at the top stories of 2020.

Around Ocean City: Donut Window Reopens For The Holidays

Plus: Ocean City Flooding Committee Praise Strides In Flood Prevention / Ocean City Store Provided Art, Music 'When These Kids Needed It'

Ocean City Flooding Committee Praise Strides In Flood Prevention

The Ocean City Flooding Committee’s year end progress report commended the city for implementing a long-term flood mitigation plan.

Around Ocean City: Dog Saved From House Fire

Plus: Ocean City Under Coastal Flood Advisory / Ocean City Schools Go Virtual Thursday Due To Nor'easter

Around Ocean City: The City Unveils Major Flood Control Projects

Plus: Jilly's Stores Opens New Location / Nurse Among 8 Dead In Ocean City Nursing Home COVID Outbreak

​Around Ocean City: ​Coast Guard Suspends Search For Missing Man

Plus: Ocean City High School Removes Lunch Period From Hybrid Schedule / Ocean City's Summer 2021 Beach Tags Feature Local Photographer

Ocean City's Summer 2021 Beach Tags Feature Local Photographer

While OCNJ Drone amassed thousands of social media followers, Brian Kerchner's photos also attracted the attention of Mayor Jay Gillian.

Broadway Actor Supports Ocean City Theater On Giving Tuesday

The Ocean City Theatre Company alum addressed hardships that the theater has endured throughout the pandemic in a two-minute video.

​Ocean City Seeks Nominations for MLK Community Service Awards

Ocean City will celebrate King's life and legacy virtually on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.

Ocean City Woman Brings Groceries To Doorstep During Pandemic

Bridget Kelly ventures to stores for customers of all ages, including ones who are elderly and immunocompromised.

​Around Ocean City: Over 100 Active COVID Cases For 1st Time

Also: Ocean City Schools: Survey, Risk Level Determine Next Steps / How To Nominate An Ocean City Business Of The Year

Santa Claus Is Coming To Ocean City

Santa Claus will ride atop a fire engine through Ocean City on Friday.

Around Ocean City: Child Charged With Arson After Acme Fire

Also: Dozens Test Positive For Coronavirus At Nursing Home / Discounted 2021 Beach Tags For Sale / Pandemic Creates Issues For Cat Rescue

Pandemic Creates Issues For Ocean City-Based Cat Rescue

Cape Atlantic C.A.T.S. has less money coming in and more felines to help because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ocean City Adjusts Trash, Recycling Schedule for Thanksgiving

The revised schedule is effective next Monday through Saturday during the holiday week.

Around Ocean City: 11 School Coronavirus Cases So Far This Year

Also: City Takes Steps Toward Proposed Public Safety Building​ / PrimoHoagies Opens In Somers Point​​ / Eatery Closes Due To COVID Case

United Methodist Communities At The Shore Named Best Nursing Home

The U.S. News and World Report ratings assure the public of quality, staffing and compliance.

Around Ocean City: How OCNJ Voted On President, Congress, Weed

Plus: Restaurant By Ocean City Closes Due To Coronavirus Case​ / Mayor Urges People To Keep Dogs Leashed​ / Dead Whale In Townsends Inlet

Dead Humpback Whale Found Stuck In Townsends Inlet Waters

The humpback whale has been floating for days in the inlet between Sea Isle City and Avalon.

Leader In Ocean City Flooding Project Earns Award

The associate director of Monmouth University's Urban Coast Institute has worked to help residents and government find flooding solutions.

Around Ocean City: Major Holiday Events Canceled Due To COVID

Also: Ocean City Sees Plenty Of Flooding During Storm​ / Schools Prep For Possibility Of More Remote Learning​ / 'Winterfest' Craft Market

Around Ocean City: Target Filling Former Somers Point Kmart Spot

Plus: 10K Feet Of Water Main Getting Replaced / Mobile Coronavirus Testing Coming To Ocean City / Dead Man Found In Middle Twp. Porta Potty

Around Ocean City: Shore Medical Center Reinstitutes Visitor Ban

Also: Halloween Sex Offender Map​ / OCNJ Reaches 100 COVID Patients Cleared Off Quarantine​ / 2020 Trick-Or-Treat Hours, Safety Tips​

Truth Or Tale: 9 New Jersey Spooky Stories [Patch PM]

Also: NJ Student Forced Out Of Virtual Class Over Trump Flag / Murphy Extends Utility Shut Off Moratorium / 3 MVCs Closed Due To Coronavirus

Shore Medical Center Plans Veterans Day Flag Planting Tribute

The team has planted more than 1,200 flags in its park along Bay Avenue as part of the annual event.

Shore Respiratory Therapist Named An Ocean City Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference in this world. Let's help share these amazing stories!

Lunches Resume At American Legion Post 524

Legion Lunches will resume Oct. 14 with dine-in and takeout options.

Around Ocean City: Antique Shop Closing Permanently Due To COVID

Also: Ex-School Worker Sentenced For Health Care Scheme​ / Fallen Trooper's Memorial Vandalized In Cape May Co.​ / Van Drew-Kennedy Debate

Shore Medical Center And Advanced Imaging Offer Free Mammograms

Screening event to be held on Saturday, October 24 in Northfield, NJ.

Around Ocean City: Beach House Grille Closing On Ocean Avenue​

Also: Dogs Now Allowed On Beaches, But Keep Them Leashed​ / Mother Drowns Off North Wildwood Rescuing Her 3 Kids​ / Coronavirus Cases Up

Atlantic City Electric Proposes Energy Efficiency Programs

Proposed programs are "critical to advancing a clean energy future and maintaining affordability."

Ocean City To Sponsor Halloween House Decorating Contest

Judges will award prizes for homes in each of the city’s four wards and for businesses.

Around Ocean City: Home Values Rose More Than Almost Any In NJ

Plus: City To Hold Flood-Insurance Review Meeting​ / City Nixes Plan For Lights On Haven Avenue Bike Path​ / Free, On-Demand Transit

Ocean City Home Values Rose More Than Almost Any In NJ Amid COVID

As home values rose in New Jersey, Ocean City had one of the biggest average increases in the past year.

Around Ocean City: Businesses Optimistic About Post-Summer Months

Plus: Biz Opens 'Kid Coworking' Space For Remote Edu.​ / Chipotle Opens In Somers Point / 2 Stole From Elderly Woman At Marmora ShopRite: PD