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Hello Ocean City! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Ocean City bayside swim spots are under bacteria advisories today?
  • Why four Ocean City groups are suing over Wonderland Pier's future
  • How Ocean City's "falcon patrol" keeps seagulls away from your fries

Also on today's calendar: Pottery & Craft Show and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 77 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 69.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. More than a dozen NJ beaches under swimming advisories due to high levels of fecal bacteria (audacy.com) — Bayside swimming spots at West Eighth Street and Bay and Battersea Road and Bay in Ocean City are under advisory for elevated E. coli and fecal bacteria, though they remain open. The alert is part of a wider set of advisories affecting more than a dozen New Jersey beaches, especially in Atlantic City, after recent storm runoff.
   

2. Suit alleges rehabilitation of Wonderland Pier as 'improper, unlawful' (thedailyjournal.com) — Ocean City community groups have filed a lawsuit challenging City Council's decision to label the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier site as an area in need of rehabilitation, a move that could clear the way for a 252-room resort. The suit questions potential financial conflicts and whether state requirements for rehabilitation were met, and asks the court to void the designation so officials reconsider the property's future.
   

3. How Ocean City Solved Its Seagull Problem With an Army of Trained Falcons (thedigestonline.com) — Ocean City is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars through 2029 to keep trained falcons patrolling its beaches and boardwalk, dramatically cutting down on aggressive seagulls harassing visitors. The article follows how the program started, what the birds actually do, and even the temporary disappearance and recovery of one falcon, Trico, that briefly went rogue before returning to duty.
   

4. What $100 Gets You In One Of New Jersey's Most Popular Beach Towns (myfamilytravels.com) — If you're wondering how far $100 really goes in Ocean City, this firsthand budget challenge breaks it down from parking and beach tags to pizza, rides, and taffy. The writer shows how smart choices—like one meal, one attraction, and plenty of free beach time—can still deliver a full, satisfying day on the Ocean City boardwalk.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 21
  • Ventnor City Farmers Market
    Ventnor City 6201 Atlantic Ave, , NJ 08406
    8:30 am
  • STEM With Mr. Gary...Bubble Palooza!
    Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield 241 West Mill Road, Northfield, NJ 08225
    10:30 am
  • Goudy Lifeguard Races
    Ventnor City Beach Events 6202 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City, NJ 08406
    6:30 pm
    • Saturday August 22
  • SJ Lion Dance!
    Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield 241 West Mill Road, Northfield, NJ 08225
    11:00 am
  • Bee Gees Gold →
    Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
    3:00 pm
  • Summer Beach Jam Concerts
    Ventnor City Beach Events Newport Avenue Beach
    5:30 pm
  • Upper Township Movie Night: Summer Edition – Jaws on the Beach Experience →
    The Beach At Strathmere, 1101 Commonwealth Ave, Sea Isle City
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone use home watch when they leave their home after the season?
    If yes who would you recommend and what is the cost. Thanks for your support (Nextdoor Zone48)
  • City of Ocean City posted a job opening for BUILD MAINT WORKER (Aquatic & Fitness Center) in Ocean City. Apply here.
  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Dairy Clerk (Village NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $16.99/hr in Somers Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean City here.

Ok Ocean City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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