New, modern-style home centrally located for easy access to all island offers
OCEAN CITY — The new, modern home at 2732 West Ave. in America’s Greatest Family Resort is the perfect place for a family to set up headquarters for exploring the island and everything it has to offer. On the Goldcoast, stretching from 18th to 29th streets, the home is centrally located between the Northend starting […]
Ocean City to limit future cell phone towers
Ordinance doesn’t affect Compass building project OCEAN CITY — After consistent pressure from neighbors upset about cell phone towers planned for the roof of a commercial building at 34th Street and Haven Avenue, Ocean City Council unanimously approved a two-part resolution Thursday evening to limit future communication towers’ placement. The change to the city’s zoning […]
Council raises rates for parking meters
Asbury Ave. meters will be on year-round for now OCEAN CITY — After a lengthy discussion and being asked to delay a vote to get a clear consensus from downtown merchants on the issue, Ocean City Council went ahead with new parking regulations that increased meter rates and extended paid meters downtown from seasonal to […]
Advocacy for lifeguard contract draws rebuke
OCEAN CITY — Public advocacy for setting a contract with Ocean City Beach Patrol lifeguards drew a sharp rebuke from the city’s business administrator at Thursday evening’s City Council meeting. The city has been in negotiations with lifeguards on a new contract. The contract came into the news last year after the city had to […]
Modern beachfront home set in secluded, protected spot at Edge of Goldcoast
OCEAN CITY — The stunning beachfront home at 2900 Wesley Ave. in the island popular Goldcoast section is fantastic both inside and outside. The 2,300-square-foot, multilevel home offers five bedrooms and three bathrooms with an upside-down design that provides sweeping beach and ocean views from the main living areas. Located at the end of Wesley […]
Ocean City dresses up for Easter Fashion Stroll
OCEAN CITY — The Curran family of Atlantic City, veterans of decades of fashion parades, put on a unified front in their green and black outfits. Jersey girl Lila Philion, visiting from Florida, was colorful from head to toe, starting with the plastic eggs clipped into her hair. They were among a crowd of snazzy […]
History wasn’t on her agenda until a comment about author’s great-grandfather later in her life
OCEAN CITY — For someone who just published the first of a series of books on the history of people of color in Ocean City, author Loretta Thompson Harris wasn’t partial to studying history back in high school. “It’s really hard to believe,” Harris acknowledged during an interview last week ahead of a planned signing […]
‘The Westside: Ocean City in True Color’
4th generation native publishes first of three books on history of people of color on this barrier island See related story on this site. OCEAN CITY — The Westside of Ocean City has been known as home to the resort’s African-American population, but the neighborhood and its residents have come with some misconceptions. According to […]
Ocean City Doo Dah Parade is Saturday
OCEAN CITY – The early forecast for the weekend looks great, and Ocean City will be ready to welcome spring with the annual Doo Dah Parade on Saturday, April 15. The Doo Dah Parade is Ocean City’s season-opening celebration of all things humorous. The procession features marching bands, floats and a brigade of hundreds of […]
Mindful Ways workshops April 15, May 14 at O.C. Library
OCEAN CITY – If you’ve ever thought about taking a mindfulness or meditation class to build your resilience and support a positive attitude, the Ocean City Free Public Library is holding free MindfulWays workshops 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 15, and 1 to 3 p.m. May 13, in the lecture hall. What are some […]