🌱 Patch AM: Why Ocean City keeps winning ‘New Jersey’s Favorite Beach’ year after year

Coming up on the Ocean City Patch calendar: Greatest Moments in Philly Sports

🌱 Patch AM: This Is NJ's Favorite Beach For 13th Year In A Row

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This Is NJ's Favorite Beach For 13th Year In A Row

Thousands of online votes helped select county beach winners.

$275K Available For Arts, History Projects In Cape May County

About $200,000 for arts and $75,978 for history projects will be available through two county regrant programs.

🌱 Patch AM: Why Ocean City keeps winning “New Jersey’s Favorite Beach”

Be sure to catch YARD SALE ~ SATURDAY 8/1 ~ 108 Roosevelt Blvd Ocean City on the Ocean City Patch calendar

'Schoolhouse Rock Live!' Performance Set By Ocean City Theatre Company

The Aug. 4 morning show at the Music Pier closes OCTC's 2026 Summer Children's Theatre Series.

'Wildwood' TV Show In The Works By 'Derry Girls' Creator

The comedy series will focus on a group of Irish college girls who descend on the Jersey Shore.

🌱 Patch AM: Ocean City community remembers the life of Albert R. Neill Jr.

Make time for YARD SALE ~ SATURDAY 8/1 ~ 108 Roosevelt Blvd Ocean City on the Ocean City Patch calendar

Ocean City Boardwalk Hosts Art of Surfing Festival, Fishing Pier Open House This Week

Free surf art events at the Music Pier and a public fishing pier tour will highlight Ocean City's week.

Ocean City To Host 'Sister Act' With Live POPS Orchestra In August

The musical comedy will run Aug. 4-13 at the Bill and Nancy Hughes Performing Arts Center in Ocean City.

🌱 Patch AM: What police say they found in a Haven Avenue narcotics raid

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Ocean City Fishing Club Sets Summer Open Houses To Benefit Food Cupboard

Visitors can tour the pier on two July and August nights while donating food or money to the Ocean City Food Cupboard.

NJ Toddler Overdosed On Dad’s Cocaine, Records Say

The Ringwood man told police he believed that the 2-year-old boy had ingested some of his "pain killers," according to documents.

Ocean City Theatre Company Brings 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!' To Music Pier

The Ocean City Theatre Company will stage the musical Aug. 4 as the final show in its 2026 summer children's series.

🌱 Patch AM: 2 Ocean City Residents Face Drug Charges After Home Search: Police

Spotted on the Ocean City calendar: Lunar Faire Night Market: Tarot Theme

Ocean City Announces 2026 Night In Venice Boat, House Award Winners

Award winners for Ocean City's Night In Venice can pick up prizes starting Sunday at City Hall's Welcome Center.

Bovio Rubino Service Young Women’s Leadership Conference July 15

South Jersey Rising Juniors and Seniors were Treated to Productive Day of Career, Academic and Personal Exploration for the Future

2 Ocean City Residents Face Drug Charges After Home Search: Police

Police said narcotics and distribution paraphernalia were recovered during a July 23 search on Haven Avenue.

🌱 Patch AM: Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers and 12 more events

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Toddler Overdosed On Cocaine During Jersey Shore Vacation, Prosecutor Says

The 2-year-old boy was given two doses of Narcan on the way to the hospital after falling ill, authorities said.

Baby Zebra Born At Cape May County Zoo

The filly born to Lydia on July 17 is the fourth zebra foal for the Cape May County Park & Zoo mother.

Event Set To Honor Historic Allen AME Church In Cape May

A free Sept. 19 program in Cape May will honor the history and cultural legacy of the former Allen AME Church.

Ocean City Crowns Miss Night in Venice 2026 Queen Ahead Of Boat Parade

Nadia Marzano was crowned Monday night after contestants raised money for 14 local non-profit groups.

East Lynne Sets Cape May Run of Jennifer Childs' 'Funny Girls'

The East Lynne Theater Company will open its new Philadelphia residency series July 24 at the Clemans Theater.

Sleeping, Camping Banned In Public In Ocean City

The new Ocean City ordinance bars sleeping or camping in public areas but allows ordinary beach napping.

Waterspout Came Ashore In Cape May County, NWS Says

The waterspout briefly came ashore as a tornado before dissipating, officials said.

Ocean City Theatre Company Brings 'Junie B. Jones' To Music Pier

The family show is part of Ocean City Theatre Company's 2026 Children's Theatre Series.

Ocean City Releases 2026 Guide For Night in Venice Weekend

The 71st annual Ocean City celebration starts at 6:30 p.m. July 25 with free viewing areas and fireworks to follow.

Ocean City Sets Full Week Of Events Around Night in Venice

The July 25 boat parade weekend will include family events, music, a mobile museum, Santa visits and a drone show.

Swimmer Dies After Jersey Shore Water Rescue: Report

The man disappeared under the water in Sea Isle City, according to reports.

Patriotic Santa Claus To Join 2026 Ocean City Night In Venice

Santa Claus, decorated boats, bayfront homes and fireworks are part of Ocean City's July 25 Night in Venice.

Beach Tags Could Be Coming To This Free NJ Beach

One of the few completely free beaches in New Jersey may start charging.

$3 Million-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Jersey Shore

The prizewinning Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Jersey Shore supermarket.

Ocean City High Graduate Wins Fishing Club's Annual $1,000 Scholarship

Martin Stanczak will attend Northeastern University this fall to study chemistry.

Ocean City Seeks Accreditation For Police Communications Center

Residents can call or email comments as state assessors review Ocean City's police communications center Aug. 3.

Motorcyclist Known For Bunny Helmet Dies In Jersey Shore Crash

Brandon Vega, also known as "Bunny Bear" or "Bunny Man," was killed in a crash Friday night.

Ocean City Families Invited To 'The Berenstain Bears' At Music Pier

The July 21 morning show at the Music Pier is part of Ocean City Theatre Company's 2026 Children's Theatre Series.

Randy Quaid To Serve As Grand Marshal For Ocean City Night In Venice 2026

The July 25 celebration will feature a movie screening, live Q&A, boat parade and fireworks over the bayfront.

9 Saved In Back-To-Back Jersey Shore Water Rescues: Officials

The rescue was "like 'Baywatch,'" one witness said.

Todd Rundgren To Play Ocean City Music Pier

The songwriter, guitarist and producer's 2026 Damned If I Do Tour includes an Ocean City date.