How To Nominate An Ocean City Business Of The Year

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Ocean City Acme Markets Reopens Days After Fire

The West Avenue supermarket completed temporary repairs and passed inspections.

Ocean City Businesses Participating In 'Earlier Than The Bird'

With difficulties associated with the pandemic, this could be one of the most important holiday seasons in a long time for small businesses.

'Unclear' When Ocean City Acme Will Reopen After Fire

No one sustained injuries in the parking garage fire at the 800 West Ave. location.

Pet Valu To Close All U.S. Stores, Including Somers Point Shop

Pet Valu will 'wind down operations due to severe impact from COVID-19.'

Ocean City Introduces 'Winterfest' Craft Market Event

'Winterfest By the Sea' will feature handcrafted items, specialty gifts and visits from Santa Claus.

Target Filling Former Kmart Location In Somers Point, City Says

Few details are available, but the city and Target have confirmed the store's future arrival.

Laura Bishop Recognized As A 2020 Woman Of Distinction

Bishop will join a select group of honorees at a reception held Nov. 12 via video conference.

Only Yesterday In Ocean City Permanently Closing Due To COVID

The shop full of antiques and collectibles will hold a 'demolition sale' Saturday.

Ocean City Fall Block Party Goes Virtual Columbus Day Weekend

Although there's an emphasis on online shopping, many stores will remain open for in-person deals.

Ocean City Businesses Feel Optimistic About Post-Summer Months

Remote work and education has more people sticking around Ocean City, and that could help make up for summer losses.

Indoor Dining Reopening 'Too Late' For Ocean City Boardwalk

Gov. Murphy's decision to let indoor dining resume with summer almost over is a "slap in the face," says the Boardwalk Merchants president.

South Jersey Siblings' Brand Helps Businesses Reopen Amid COVID

'Survived' helps businesses welcome customers back while showing they've taken efforts to safely operate.

'Partyology Firm' Showstoppers Plus Opens Ocean City Shop

The one-stop shop for party and event planning recently opened in downtown Ocean City.

Ocean City Boardwalk Store To Close Due To Retirement

Onni Unique Clothing and Gifts operated for 10 years on the boardwalk.

Several Ocean City Businesses Named Among 'Best Of The Shore'

Ocean City had plenty of representation on South Jersey Magazine's annual list.

'It's A Relief': Ocean City Arcades Prepare To Open For Summer

The amusement industry campaigned for Gov. Phil Murphy to let them reopen. Now they have a date.

Ocean City Amusement, Water Parks Get Ready To Reopen

With coronavirus restrictions lifted on many boardwalk businesses, it's going to start looking more like an Ocean City summer.

Ocean City Boardwalk Merchants Start Petition To Reopen

As boardwalk businesses struggle, they have called for Governor Phil Murphy to let them reopen with safeguards.

'Enough Is Enough:' Jersey Shore Gym Owner On Mass Reopening Plan

Businesses throughout NJ planned to reopen Monday in defiance of Governor Phil Murphy's orders. A leader took Patch inside the movement.

Ocean City Gym Owner Leads Movement To Open Businesses Monday

The owner of four Atilis Gym locations feels it's time to stage a 'mass opening' against Governor Phil Murphy's orders.

Pier 1 Planning To Close Somers Point Store

Pier 1 is looking to shut all of its retail stores as soon as possible, the company announced Tuesday.

Cape May County Assembles Business Recovery Task Force

The task force will guide businesses toward available aid and potential funding opportunities during the coronavirus pandemic.

Ocean City Local Business Guide: What’s Open Or Closed In Town

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Ocean City Businesses: Open or Closed? Let Your Customers Know

We're publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for local businesses. Here's how to get listed.

Ocean City May Be Among Worst Hit By Recession Amid Coronavirus

A new analysis shows the 'COVID-19 recession' could affect Ocean City more than almost anywhere nationally. But there are efforts to help.

ACME Markets Reserve Hours For At-Risk Shoppers Amid Coronavirus

ACME Markets asked customers to reserve the time for people over 60 and others with compromised immune systems.

How Coronavirus Could Impact Summer Business In Ocean City

Merchants remain optimistic, but the virus leaves uncertainty for the summer months that elevate Ocean City's economy.

These Shops Will Take Part In Ocean City's 1st Market Madness

Forty Ocean City vendors will feature select merchandise at Saturday's one-day sale.

Shore Shuttle Service Connects Ocean City To New York

There's an easy mode of transportation connecting Ocean City to the Big Apple.

Office For Remote Workers To Open In Ocean City

DriftSpaces will offer a collaborative environment for independent and remote workers.

Networking Event In Ocean City For 3K-Plus Jobs At Wind Farm

The development of an offshore wind farm is expected to create more than 3,000 jobs. You can learn more Tuesday.

Ron Jon Surf Shop To Open In Ocean City

A company representative said they don't have a timeline for the opening date.

Ocean City Businesses Set Up 'Market Madness' Event

Forty boardwalk and downtown merchants will offer discounts for one day at the Flanders Hotel.

Trump Wildwood Rally: Local Restaurants, Shops, Hotels Open

Wildwood establishments normally closed in January see President Trump's rally as an opportunity for offseason business.

A.C. Moore In Egg Harbor Township Permanently Closing

All A.C. Moore locations are set to close, and many unnamed locations will become Michaels.

Shore Medical Center's Nurses Plan One-Day Strike

The nurse's union says the Somers Point hospital wants to reduce benefits and has been excluding nurses from negotiation.

Ocean City Chamber Of Commerce To Award Teacher, Businesses

Carrie Merritt, an Ocean City Primary School teacher, will earn the Citizen of the Year Award.

Hamilton Mall Black Friday Hours For 2019

Here's when the doors open for deal-seekers on Black Friday, plus the holiday schedule.

5 NJ Stores To Shut Before Christmas As New Closure Announced

Another major retail store closing in NJ has been announced – just as five other retailers in the state are planning to shut down soon.