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By John Russo, The Press of Atlantic City OCEAN CITY — Recently retired Villanova University men’s basketball coach Jay Wright and his wife Patty will be the grand marshals for the 2022 Night in Venice boat parade next month. Night in Venice will mark its 67th year on July 23. Wright is a resident of…

By MediaWize, OCNJDaily Night in Venice will return to Ocean City for the 67th time at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 23, and registration is now open to all boat and bayfront homeowners who want to participate in this year’s celebration. Plans are in the works, and the city will make an announcement about a special grand…

By MADDY VITALE, OCNJDAILY The monarch butterfly is considered a major pollinator. And the distinctly colored insects with brilliant orange wings will be coming to town soon. Ocean City happens to be one of the stops during their migration to Mexico each summer. They feed on milkweed and other succulents. The welcomed guests will be…

By MADDY VITALE, OCNJDAILY Learning to sail may be a dream for some. But for the many people who have taken lessons from the Ocean City Sailing Foundation (OCSF), it has become a reality. And now, people who wish to try their skills on a boat and for others who want to continue honing their…

By MADDY VITALE Hundreds of people attended a somber Memorial Day ceremony in Ocean City to honor veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice so that freedom and peace could be possible for so many others in this country. VFW Post 6650 Commander Mike Morrissey explained to the families who gathered at Veterans Memorial Park that…

By MADDY VITALE From the Boardwalk to the beaches to the bay, Ocean City was a flurry of activity for tourists and residents, who soaked in the rays, lounged on the beaches, boated, strolled the boards and just enjoyed their Saturday on Memorial Day weekend. While the weather was iffy, foggy and cloudy Friday, Saturday’s…

By MediaWize, OCNJDaily The Ocean City Tabernacle welcomes Kirk Cameron as the first speaker for the 2022 summer season and the dedication of the newly renovated sanctuary. Cameron will speak Sunday, May 29, at the 8:30 a.m. traditional and 10:30 a.m. contemporary services. Both services will also feature a special Memorial Day tribute to the…

Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff Summer is almost upon us, and many believe it begins with Memorial Day Weekend. For those heading down the shore to celebrate, there is no shortage of fun events for everyone. May 27 Around 9 a.m., Ocean City Music Pier will begin the 2022 daily flag-raising ceremony, with the playing of…

Marlene Lang, Patch Staff Farmers markets around Ocean City offer fresh produce along with local goods that are fun to shop for in the open venues. The goods are very good, and Jersey is known for its produce, but you’ve got to show up to gather them at your local farmer’s market around Ocean City….