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The Ocean City Beach Patrol recently created a “Rapid Response Team” to work with police and fire personnel on water rescues and other after-hours emergencies. Four lifeguards will b...

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Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia has its Phanatic, but the Ocean City Boardwalk has a parade of its own mascots — including a "Fry Guy" (Jilly's French Fry Factory) a break-dancing Swag...

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Seasonal trolley service in Ocean City will resume this summer on Saturday, June 30 — just as the island's population begins to swell with visitors streaming into town for the holiday wee...

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The Miss America Pageant moved from Atlantic City to Las Vegas in 2006, but local fans can still see the Miss New Jersey Pageant in Ocean City. Twenty-five title holders from through...

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We need your help in answering a question of great consequence: Where can one find a free and decent wireless signal in Ocean City? For better or worse, it's a fact of life: Not ever...

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The Ocean City Flower Show celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with a three-day display on the Ocean City Music Pier. Show hours are: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, June 1 ...

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Discounted seasonal beach tags are on sale now — online and at four locations in Ocean City. The 2012 seasonal tags cost $25. Online orders include a $5 shipping cost. Beachgoer...

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For seasoned lovers of summer — the ones who count down the days through winter, then rue each passing day of summer — this week is a glorious one. All the good times and good food and go...