Members of the Community will gather on Saturday to honor the memory and deeds of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The annual tribute is set for 1 p.m., Sat., Jan. 14 at the William and Nancy Hughes Performing Arts Center, Ocean City High School, 6th and Atlantic Ave. The afternoon will feature music and personal tributes to Dr. King plus a recitation by Rev. Gregory Johnson of the inspirational “I Have a Dream” speech. Music will be provided by The Levites, a gospel group. A number of area residents will be honored with Dr. Martin Luther King Awards for their service to the community. They include Scott Halliday, Jr., Thomas Heist lV, Patricia Jackson, Ernestine Bell and Cora Wright. Ocean City was first in Cape May County to hold... Read More

If you live in Ocean City, you are less likely to be angry or depressed. That’s what a recent Gallop-Health Ways survey reported after polling a million households throughout the country. Ocean City scored twice as a “Best Performer” in the survey to determine the nation’s well being index. Included in the report is data on physical and emotional health, financial stability and access to basic necessities. Ocean City was the only community in New Jersey that scored in the index and one of two in the nation that was rated “Best Performers” twice. For over 100 years Ocean City has promoted itself as “America’s Greatest Family Resort. It has been named the number one Family Beach Resort in the nation by the Travel Channel. The atmosphere has always been comfortable here, a place... Read More

(Christmas Day)  For 22 years, Peaches Lukens and her husband Mike assisted by a group of dedicated volunteers have dedicated their Christmas Day to providing a FREE, home cooked BUFFET DINNER to the South Jersey community. The dinner is held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. by the Christian Community Circleat St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 8^th and Central Ave. in Ocean City. And they make it easy to participate, no matter what your situation.  The Circle provides take outs, deliveries and transportation to and from the dinner if needed. If you’d like to help, donations of turkeys, hams and desserts would be appreciated. Call Mike or Peaches at (609) 398-8781. For those interested a church service will be held at St. Peter’s Sanctuary starting 10 a.m. (Dec. 21) Talented local artist and singer songwriter... Read More

For 20 years now, Ocean City has been providing the best New Year’s Eve entertainment value on the Jersey Shore. FIRST NIGHT offers a selection of 70 entertainment programs from 4 p.m.until midnighton Dec.31 capped by a fireworks display…and all for just $14 a person.

With New Year’s Eve just a few weeks away, now is the best time to buy your First Night Admission buttons before a possible sell-out.  A Committee of volunteers headed by Michele Gillian works year around to develop the program that attracts thousands of visitors for a gala weekend…and that also includes FIRST DAY at the Beach and in the Downtown on New Year’s Day.

First Night kicks off at the Music Pier with Opening Ceremonies at 4 p.m.The event includes a ribbon cutting by City officials, entertainment by the Harmony Show Choir,... Read More

HOLIDAY EVENTS CONTINUE FROM NOW THROUGH NEW YEARS EVE By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist Ocean City will present an array of holiday events right through to First Night on New Year’s Eve. Here is a listing: (Dec. 9) A CHRISTMAS BIRTHDAY is set for 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.at the Flanders Hotel, 11^th and Boardwalk. It will feature Blues sensation, Terri Showers. A buffet dinner and desserts are included. Seating is limited. Tickets are $49. Contact Peaches Lukens, (609) 398-8781. (Dec. 10) SANTA PAWS:  Bring your pet to the Ocean City Humane Society, Shelter Rd. off Bay and Tennessee Ave., for a photo with Santa. Hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $10 per photo with proceeds benefiting the outstanding rescue efforts of our award winning shelter. Call (609) 399-2018. (Dec. 10)  A Living, Outdoor... Read More

(Nov. 19)  Shop early and gobble up the Savings during Downtown Ocean City’s EARLIER THAN THE BIRD Shopping Extravaganza this Saturday along Asbury Avenue. The best deals will be from 7 a.m.till noon. Shop in your pajamas and you may win a turkey if judged one of the best dressed. There will be free coffee and giveaways at 9^th and Asbury Ave. Sign up in stores to win $25 gift certificates. From noon to 3 p.m. there will be free horse and carriage rides, free photos with Santa and free face painting and more in the shopping district. For information, call (609) 398 –GOOC. (Nov. 19-20) The second of two major November craft festivals will be held Sat.-Sun. at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. The HOLIDAY CELEBRATION of Fine Arts and... Read More