Wonderland Closes, Boardwalk Rowdiness: Top Ocean City Stories Of 2024

OCEAN CITY, NJ — It was a busy year in Ocean City, and a lot happened. From Wonderland's closure, to teenage boardwalk rowdiness, to great new businesses, we went through a lot.

As 2024 comes to a close, Patch has rounded up some of the year's most-read articles. Click the headlines to read the full stories.

South Jersey Pizzeria To Reopen In Ocean City

Bakeria 1010 was located in the now-shuttered Exchange in Linwood, but rose from the ashes this summer with a new Ocean City location.

Alternative Plan Proposed For Wonderland Site In Ocean City

Those who are opposed to Eustace Mita's proposed luxury hotel, ICONA in Wonderland, have announced their own idea of what should replaced the shuttered amusement park: a family-friendly town square type of place called "Wonderland Commons."

Young Seal Dies Following Rescue From Ocean City Streets

A young seal that was rescued after taking a stroll down the streets of Ocean City died, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center announced.

Years After Devastating Fire, Ocean City Arcade Sets Reopening

It was Jan. 30, 2021 when an accidental four-alarm fire ripped through Playland's Castaway Cove, destroying the amusement park's arcade and the famous pirate ship sitting on its roof. Since then, the arcade has been closed. But it won't be so for much longer, officials said.

Teen Charged With Attempted Murder In Ocean City Boardwalk Stabbing

A teenager has been charged with attempted murder and more after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed in a fight during a chaotic Memorial Day Weekend in Ocean City, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Ocean City Police Chief William Campbell announced.