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Around Ocean City: Police Plan Bike Safety Event For Kids

Plus: Baby Turtles Rescued From Storm Drains / Girls Return To Skatepark For 'Chica De Mayo'/ Staffing Shortage Closes Somers Point Wawa

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Patch reviews this week's top stories around Ocean City.


Ocean City Police To Host Bicycle Safety Event For Kids

OCEAN CITY, NJ — The Ocean City Police Department is sponsoring a bicycle skills and safety event for Ocean City youth and students in the city's school district on Wednesday. Registration opens...Read more.

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Hundreds Of Baby Turtles Rescued From Ocean City Storm Drains

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Volunteers came to the rescue of 826 baby turtles that slipped through the cracks of storm drains in Ocean City, Ventnor and Margate. The turtles were hiding underground from cold...Read more.

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Girls Return To Ocean City Skatepark For 'Chica De Mayo'

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Young girls headed to the Ocean City Skatepark on Sunday morning for Chica de Mayo, an all-girls skateboarding session. Chica de Mayo rotates among skateparks in the tri-state area...Read more.

SOMERS POINT, NJ — The Wawa on Shore Road in Somers Point has closed due to a staffing shortage. Many customers encountered...Read more.


Ocean City Pets Up For Adoption: Meet Ernie, Melissa, Stella & More

Looking to add to your family and have a positive impact on the Ocean City community at the same time? Perhaps it's time to adopt a pet...Read more.


Ocean City High School To Host Vaccine Clinic For Staff, Students

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Faculty and families within the Ocean City School District have registered to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the high school this week. The Ocean City High School...Read more.


Beacon Animal Rescue In Ocean View Opens New Veterinary Clinic

OCEAN VIEW, NJ — Beacon Animal Rescue opened a new veterinary clinic in their facility on Monday. The Beacon Veterinary Clinic, which has been in the works for several months, is housed...Read more.


Blood Donations Needed In Ocean City Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Blood donations typically wane in the warmer months. The Red Cross and other organizations are working hard to shore up the nation's reserves. Blood donations are also down...Read more.


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