Hotels in Ocean City Md Photos
Posted by Ocean City | Thursday, November 02, 2017
There are so many hotels to choose from in Ocean City, no matter what your budget or requests, you are sure to find the hotel, motel or condo you are looking for in our Hotels in Ocean City MD Photos blog. Take a look at some of these hotels: The Grand Hotel, Ocean City MD […]
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Dealing with Rip Currents in Ocean City
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, November 01, 2017
Beach Safety Navigation The ocean can be a very safe place if you take the time to understand beach and water safety. Many misconceptions about the ocean exist and contribute to one of the biggest factors behind people getting into trouble. That factor is fear. If you understand how currents work and take proper precautions […]
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Thanksgiving beach views: A photoblog by Kandi Stuller – Ocean City Maryland
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, November 01, 2017
What follows is a photoblog by reader Kandi Stuller. She was in town for Thanksgiving and was kind enough to share some of the photos she took by the beach. Many of these are stunning. Every so often we publish a collection of photos from different reader’s submissions but this is the first time we’ve run so […]
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4 reasons to eat, drink and be merry at Ocean City’s Restaurant Week
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, November 01, 2017
Historically, Ocean City has always been a vacation destination for food enthusiasts–if your idea of a good meal is limited to crabs, pizza and bar peanuts. Thankfully, the Ocean City restaurant scene has been expanding greatly in the last decade, and the town’s Restaurant Week has gotten bigger along with it. Since 2007, Restaurant Week […]
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Exploring Trimper’s Haunted House
Posted by Ocean City | Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Happy Halloween! Earlier this week, I wrote a story on dark ride enthusiast Brandon Seidl, who knows pretty much everything about Trimper’s Haunted House. Seidl also has a vast collection of photos related to everything OCHH. In the spirit of Halloween and celebrating the spookiness (and occasionally gloriously cheesiness) of the holiday, here are a […]
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Loving Hands celebrates 12 years of service to the community
Posted by Ocean City | Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Loving Hands celebrates 12 years of service to the community. These ladies from Maryland and Delaware meet weekly at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church to knit and crochet items for those less fortunate. During the 12 years the ladies have made baby clothes and items for Worcester County GOLD and items for seniors, veterans and others […]
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Coming up at the Art League: November ’17
Posted by Ocean City | Friday, October 27, 2017
The Art League of Ocean City, located in the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th street bayside, is one of Ocean City’s hidden jems. The art center’s five galleries display new exhibits of regional and local artists which rotate monthly, so whenever you stop in, you can expect to see something different and exciting. […]
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Where’s the ferris wheel?
Posted by Ocean City | Friday, October 27, 2017
The Jolly Roger ferris wheel is a staple of the Ocean City boardwalk. When you look down toward the Inlet from the northern end of the beach or boardwalk, you expect to see it there as much as you expect to see the two poles of the Slingshot or the Looping Star roller coaster that’s […]
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An interview with Ocean City’s biggest Haunted House fan
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, October 25, 2017
The Trimper’s Haunted House at the south end of the Boardwalk is as iconic as the teeth-barring bat that adorns the ride’s second story. For over five decades, kids and adults alike have fallen in love with the Ocean City Haunted House (OCHH)’s neon-painted walls, kitschy stunts and decapitated Count Wolf Von Vinderstein who guards […]
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Resilience in Rincon: Riding out Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
Posted by Ocean City | Tuesday, October 24, 2017
When thinking of real estate, everyone is familiar with primary houses. A primary house is the one property you call home, whether it is a townhouse, condo, apartment, single house, boat or RV. However, there are other types of homes that primary homeowners have invested in, such as secondary homes or vacation homes. This is […]
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Too doggone cute: 15 photos from the Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade
Posted by Ocean City | Saturday, October 21, 2017
There’s a ton of fun events lined up each year for OCtoberfest, but one parade down the boardwalk is an especially howlin’ good time for humans and pets alike: Ocean City’s annual Howl-O-Ween pet parade. This year’s parade was, unsurprisingly, almost completely made up of dogs. Some showed their Ocean City spirit by dressing up […]
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Get fresh fish from the Shrimp Boat all year
Posted by Ocean City | Thursday, October 19, 2017
Summer has been winding down for months and as we approach November, Joe White still is keeping busy serving crowds at the Shrimp Boat. Traditionally there have been peaks and valleys in Ocean City, with insanely busy summers followed by deadish falls and winter doldrums, but that hasn’t been White’s experience in recent years. He […]
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What’s open in OC?
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, October 18, 2017
As the days grow colder and longer, that’s one of the most–if not the most–frequently asked question we get: “What’s still open?” (Or, similarly, “is [insert specific business here] still open?”) It’s an understandable question to ask. Plenty of people flock to Ocean City during the fall and winter months to enjoy off-season deals but […]
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For one weekend, Ocean City is overrun by Elvises
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, October 18, 2017
For one weekend out of every year, Ocean City gets All Shook Up and becomes a Promised Land for Elvis fans who just Can’t Help Falling in Love with the Ocean City Elvis Festival. But it’s not happening at the Heartbreak Hotel–the four-day festival is actually located at the Clarion Resort Fountainebleau Hotel on 101st […]
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Creature Feature: Maryland’s first sea turtles
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, October 18, 2017
A small (but incredible) discovery At the end of September, a dole of about 100 baby loggerhead turtles emerged from their eggs and began their journey from the sand to the sea. One Facebook user, Keegan Burke, took some incredibly cute photos and videos of the tiny hatchlings in pursuit. The Assateague Island National Seashore […]
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Surviving Irma in the Florida Keys
Posted by Ocean City | Friday, October 13, 2017
We often think of Real Estate as being in a stationary location and never moving from its original place. It is stable and does not travel about. Homes are subject to wind, and storms of course, but, generally will be located in its correct spot. If your home is a sailboat, however, everything you have […]
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Barbeque. Bar-b-cue. BBQ…in Ocean City
Posted by Ocean City | Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Barbeque. Bar-b-cue. BBQ. No matter how you spell it, barbecue is one of America’s favorites, and Ocean City has lots of barbeque specialists in town. Use this guide to help you decide which bar-b-cue place will be your new favorite…or try them all! 28th Street Pit-n-Pub You know that a place called Pit-n-Pub is going […]
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Berlin Oktoberfest
Posted by Ocean City | Monday, October 09, 2017
While family-oriented Halloween fun abounds in Ocean City every year with OCtoberfest, the neighboring town of Berlin has its own festive fun. Berlin’s Oktoberfest is a full day of shopping, food, music and games on Main Street in the spirit of Oktober. This year, the festival will take place on October 14 from 12 to […]
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Have a Howling Good Halloween in Ocean City Md!
Posted by Ocean City | Tuesday, October 03, 2017
It’s half way through October already, and that means just one thing – 8 months till summer? No! It’s Halloween soon! Most visitors to Ocean City arrive in the summer months, but there is something special about the month of October in Ocean City Md. It could be the crisp clear air, the deep blue […]
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Creature Feature: Assateague vs. Chincoteague horses
Posted by Ocean City | Monday, October 02, 2017
A tail of two herds You’ve probably heard the terms “Assateague ponies” and “Chincoteague ponies” used interchangeably, so if you’ve ever gotten the two confused or just flat-out thought that they were the same thing, you’re not alone. If that’s the case, then today you’re going to learn something new! Because the horses are handled […]
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How to have a happy, haunted Halloween in Ocean City
Posted by Ocean City | Sunday, October 01, 2017
If you love Halloween as much as I do, then you know the fun isn’t really limited to a single night–it happens all October long. That’s why I am officially unofficially declaring October to be the absolute spookiest and most fun month in Ocean City, ever. I’ll even be so bold as to claim that […]
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pghDave’s 2017 Dining Report
Posted by Ocean City | Friday, September 29, 2017
Sometimes, people use our OC Dining Forum to review the local businesses they’ve enjoyed (or not enjoyed) while in Ocean City. A lot of times, the reviews are packed with great information that any OC dining connoisseur can appreciate. This one is from a thread by user pghDave. Join the forum and add your two […]
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Outdoor Dining Guide for OC
Posted by Ocean City | Thursday, September 28, 2017
Looking for a place to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine while on vacation? Use this guide to determine which Ocean City restaurant, bar, and hangout is best for you! OC offers plenty of outdoor dining! Angler Restaurant Enjoy fresh seafood while overlooking the bay at Talbot Street in Ocean City! Indoor seating is available […]
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Ocean City Weather Roundup
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, September 27, 2017
The weather is always critical around here. Frankly most of the time the only question is weather it’s going to be beautiful or gorgeous. Sometimes neither is the case. Either way, we’ve chosen among some of our favorite forecasters and each week we’ll add their updates here. In addition to this Ocean City Weather roundup, […]
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5 reasons you need to check out the Celtic Festival at Furnace Town
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, September 27, 2017
The annual Chesapeake Celtic Festival (happening this year on October 7 and 8) is one of the more awesome experiences you can have at Furnace Town, even though the living museum is pretty cool unto itself. The 28-year-old festival actually was born in Princess Anne, a vision of language professor Jeanne du Nord and a number […]
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Ocean City Guides Make Trip Planning Easy
Posted by Ocean City | Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Your guide to, well…guides Planning a vacation can be stressful. Especially if you’re going to Ocean City, because there’s so much to do here. With a seemingly endless array of accommodations, dining options and activities for the family and for a night on the town, it’s hard to know where to start. You could just […]
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The best pizza places in Ocean City? You Tell Us
Posted by Ocean City | Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Where to get the best pizza is always a very personal food for people. Those who have a taste for it tend to like specific places for specific reasons. So far in this year’s voting, it’s actually pretty close among the top five but sixth place is pretty distant. While it is a matter of […]
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The Outsider names his top 5 places to get wings
Posted by Ocean City | Tuesday, September 26, 2017
A gentle reminder that the Outsider is beholden to no one, least of all us – ed. Whenever I think about about Ocean City Md, my thoughts immediately go to fresh seafood. I can’t help it, I’m just hardwired this way I guess, but sometimes I just want to put the seafood fork down, roll […]
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5 great ways to celebrate OCtoberfest in Ocean City
Posted by Ocean City | Monday, September 25, 2017
It breaks our heart to say it, but we’ve probably seen the last of 90 degree temperatures for 2017. That said, it still will get warm and there still are a ton of things to do at the beach. Why not give Autumn a proper welcome and give the Indian summer a thankful sendoff by […]
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Endless Summer Cruisin’ rolls into Ocean City
Posted by Ocean City | Sunday, September 24, 2017
Custom and classic cars, hot rods and trick trucks will be out in Ocean City this weekend for the 16th annual Endless Summer Cruisin’ event at the inlet parking lot and 40th Street convention center. Events kicks off Thursday with car shows, vendor showings and awards presentations and continue through Sunday, with more than 2,000 […]
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Flying high at Sunfest
Posted by Ocean City | Friday, September 22, 2017
There’s a lot going on during the four-day weekend that is Sunfest. From the live music to the games to the shopping, sometimes you need to throw down a beach blanket and just chill out. That’s where the Kite Festival comes in. Walk just a few streets up the boardwalk and on the beach across […]
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A sweet and savory guide to Ocean City Snacks
Posted by Ocean City | Friday, September 22, 2017
A lineup of the best sweet potato fries in Ocean City Only a few restaurants in Ocean City have perfected the art of the sweet potato fry. The following restaurants have perfected their recipes over time and now make a killer side dish that put run-of-the-mill French fries to shame. Try ’em for yourself and […]
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Garbagemen of the Beach: Ocean City Seagulls
Posted by Ocean City | Friday, September 22, 2017
Seagulls: if you frequent Ocean City, or pretty much any beach around the world, you probably hate them. If you’ve ever stayed at a hotel on the boardwalk, you might have found yourself awake before the sunrise thanks to their incessant squawking, or if you’re like me, they might have dropped you a surprise from […]
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Fall Festival Season Picks Up As Summer Winds Down
Posted by Ocean City | Friday, September 22, 2017
There was once a time when Labor Day weekend marked the death knell of the summer season in Ocean City, Maryland. It marked the transformation from bustling tourist town to boring ghost town, and putting an end to the majority of excitement and activities as period of winter hibernation crept in. Simply put, those days […]
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Peace, Love & Sandcastles: the Art League’s 13th Sandcastle Home Tour
Posted by Ocean City | Thursday, September 21, 2017
In 2005, the Art League of Ocean City hosted their very first Sand Castle Home Tour event to raise money for a newer, expanded Art League headquarters. Today, those headquarters stand as the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th street bayside, and the Sandcastle Home Tours are going strong in their 13th year. […]
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Off-season entertainment: $5 Film Nights
Posted by Ocean City | Thursday, September 21, 2017
Finding fun in the fall and winter As evidenced by our last photo contest on Instagram (share your favorite #ocoffseason photo to win tickets to OC Screams), just because tourist season is over doesn’t mean there’s nothing left to do in Ocean City. The so-called “off season,” is, in my opinion, the best time to […]
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10 things to do during an Ocean City Autumn
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, September 20, 2017
The leaves are changing color, the summer crowds have thinned out and the sand is cold beneath your feet – it’s autumn in Ocean City. It’s the perfect time of year to experience everything the town has to offer, now with just with a slight chill in the air (and did I mention that the […]
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Ocean City Dog Playground
Posted by Ocean City | Tuesday, September 19, 2017
If you’re bringing your dog to Ocean City, you’ll want to make sure they have just as much fun on vacation as you do. The dog playground on 94th street is the only outdoor area within town limits where dogs are allowed off-leash on public property, and it’s also the only dog park within a […]
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Sweet Potato Fries in Ocean City
Posted by Ocean City | Monday, September 18, 2017
Only a few restaurants in Ocean City have perfected the art of the sweet potato fry. The following restaurants have perfected their recipes over time and now make a killer side dish that put run-of-the-mill French fries to shame. Try ’em for yourself and let us know who makes the best sweet potato fry in […]
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Labor Day Weekend in Ocean City
Posted by Ocean City | Monday, September 18, 2017
Labor Day weekend in Ocean City: summer vacation might be over, but at least you have this four-day weekend to help ease you back into the regular swing of things. And spending the long weekend in Ocean City is probably the way to say goodbye to the summer and hello to earlier sunsets and falling […]
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Real estate remains hot near the beach
Posted by Ocean City | Monday, September 18, 2017
Even though summer is historically a slower sales season, the sales market in Worcester County was bustling. Most notably, in a study of properties that settled during July and August, we found buyers are paying 95%, or greater, of the asking price! Ocean City real estate sales are stable. SOLD LISTINGS SINGLE FAMILY HOMES SALES […]
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Green Hotels in Ocean City
Posted by Ocean City | Monday, September 18, 2017
What is a green hotel? Green hotels are environmentally-friendly accommodations that utilize programs which save water and energy and reduce solid waste. You’re probably already familiar with one common green initiative–many hotels and motels ask that you hang your towel in the bathroom if you’d like to use it again or leave it on the […]
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8 Posts that are totally Ocean City Boardwalk
Posted by Ocean City | Sunday, September 17, 2017
The iconic Ocean City Boardwalk Ocean City Night Photos The Boardwalk at Night Photos – OceanCity.com Nothing is quite as exciting on your summer vacation in Ocean City, MD than the Boardwalk by night. Here are photos of rides, lights, and the people and places that make your trip to Ocean City and the Ocean […]
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No, the Boardwalk Does Not Close
Posted by Ocean City | Saturday, September 16, 2017
We get lots of people asking whether the Boardwalk closes. The answer is no, not ever. The Ocean City Boardwalk is essentially just like a street it always is there to be walked upon and generally enjoyed. Although that hasn’t always been the case. That is, the beach is older than the boardwalk and was […]
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5 festivals to attend before summer’s tragic end
Posted by Ocean City | Saturday, September 16, 2017
The air might be feeling cooler and the kids might be back in school, but it’s still summer. And that’s the mantra until September 22. And then on September 22, the first day of fall, the new mantra becomes “only 272 days until summer!” The Town of Ocean City feels your pain. That’s why Ocean […]
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A Brief History of Ocean City, Maryland
Posted by Ocean City | Friday, September 15, 2017
Ocean City has a wonderful and storied past. An Englishman named Thomas Fenwick,the namesake of the Delaware resort that borders Ocean City to the north, once owned the land that our Ocean City of today rests upon. All who are involved in the city’s tourism today can look to Isaac Coffin as grandfather of that […]
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10 pictures from Bike Week Day 1
Posted by Ocean City | Thursday, September 14, 2017
Day One of Ocean City Bike Week isn’t even over yet, but I think it’s safe to say that this year’s four-day Bike Festival is a major success. At least in terms of the sheer amount of bikes on the road and the food trucks, vendors, live music and leather-vested patrons taking over the town. […]
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Gateway Hotel and Suites, steps from the beach and worlds away
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, September 13, 2017
The lobby of the Gateway Hotel Suites, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member still was quiet a little before 8 a.m., especially for summer. Manager Carol Weigner explained that people still sleep in weekdays. Some men had been down early to sit in the lobby and enjoy one another’s company over a coffee, she said. Eventually […]
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5 day trips to make when you’re in town for Bike Week
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Okay, so the weather forecast for this weekend has been changing minute-by-minute. You looked at it yesterday and there was a little storm cloud hovering over Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s forecast, but when you looked today, the yellow sun icon was peaking out from behind the storm clouds. Right now it looks like the weather […]
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10 photos from the 9/11 Memorial Parade of Brothers Motorcycle Ride
Posted by Ocean City | Monday, September 11, 2017
Since 2002, the Red Knights have hosted their 9/11 Memorial Parade of Brothers Motorcycle Ride in Ocean City, Maryland. Bikers ride the length of the boardwalk (from 27th street all the way to the Inlet) in honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. 2017 marked the 15th annual Memorial Parade, where […]
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Ghost Hunting in Ocean City
Posted by Ocean City | Monday, September 11, 2017
In October, Dead of Night Paranormal Investigation will be looking for ghosts in one of Ocean City’s obscure haunted locations – the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. The museum is dedicated to remembering Ocean City’s history in water rescues, starting in 1891. There were 19 Life-Saving Stations on the East Coast, and dedicated crews of […]
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What Are You Doing Here: Mary O.
Posted by Ocean City | Friday, September 08, 2017
More than a quarter of a million people come to Ocean City in the summertime and thousands of them walk the 27 blocks of the Boardwalk each day. In “What Are You Doing Here?” we stop a few of them and find out what brought them to our corner of the Eastern Shore. Mary O. […]
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8 things to do at Sunfest in Ocean City
Posted by Ocean City | Thursday, September 07, 2017
Don’t cry because summer’s over – smile because fall is almost here, and that means it’s time for Sunfest. Sunfest is the biggest festival in Ocean City and it’s been the best way to end the summer for more than 40 years with food, music, arts and crafts vendors and games and amusements for the […]
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Day-tripping in Pocomoke
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, September 06, 2017
Travel down Route 113 far enough, and you’ll find yourself on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. But don’t cross that state line right away–first, make sure you stop to experience all the beauty and charm that is Pocomoke City, Maryland. It’s possible you’ve only ever heard the town referred to as “Pocomoke,” because that’s what […]
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Sunfest Is Finally Here! Share your photos of Sunfest past!
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, September 06, 2017
It is time! Once again Sunfest will have the Inlet parking lot filled with tents full of vendors displaying homemade gifts, lined with people listening to great music and smelling of delicious food. Celebrate the end of Summer by visiting Sunfest. There will be fun for all ages, arts, crafts and even hayrides for the […]
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Preparing for H2Oi
Posted by Ocean City | Monday, September 04, 2017
**9/15/17: While unofficial H2Oi activities may still be occurring, the official event has been cancelled until 2018, according to a statement on H2Oi’s website. Ocean City and its surrounding regions have become quite the hub for car shows and events in recent years. In fact, new vehicle-friendly events seem to be popping up just about […]
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Sunfest in Ocean City this Weekend
Posted by Ocean City | Saturday, September 02, 2017
More than 184,000 expected guests to visit. 3 days. It’s Sunfest in Ocean City! Sunfest is one of the biggest events during Ocean City’s fall season. This show, a mix between classic arts and contemporary crafts, is one of the biggest shows on the East Coast. The vendors who will be setting their stands up […]
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Ocean City Prepares To Send Relief to Houston
Posted by Ocean City | Friday, September 01, 2017
Ocean City, Maryland – (September 1, 2017): As catastrophic conditions continue to devastate the Houston area, Town of Ocean City officials plan to offer aide to communities and families in Texas. According to Ocean City Emergency Services Director Joseph Theobald, who is preparing personnel to assist with recovery efforts (if needed), the town is also […]
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Art League to showcase international student photography
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, August 30, 2017
The Art League of Ocean City is most well-known for showcasing the talents of local artists. From paintings to photography to, most recently, film, the two-story gallery on 94th street bayside has been a hub for Delmarva creators of all kind. But since 2015, there’s been one pop-up exhibit at the Art League that steps […]
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El Galeon is staying slightly longer than expected
Posted by Ocean City | Saturday, August 26, 2017
The 17th century Spanish galleon replica El Galeon was initially scheduled to leave out of Ocean City on the 27th. But if you haven’t set foot on the ship yet, you’re in luck–El Galeon is extending its stay here for three additional days due to inclement weather. The crew is also offering a 30-day trainee […]
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Creature Feature: A baby sloth for Salisbury
Posted by Ocean City | Friday, August 25, 2017
No, they’re not native to our peninsula (but wouldn’t it be cool if they were?!). Unlike most Creature Features, this one is about the newest addition to the Salisbury Zoological Park: a baby sloth, born on July 13 to two-toed sloth Buttercup and her partner Raven. A surprising discovery The baby sloth–who is yet unnamed–was […]
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How to make the most of the last days of summer
Posted by Ocean City | Thursday, August 24, 2017
Step 1: Be in Ocean City. That’s really the most important step. Once you get here, everything else will fall into place. There’s the beach and the boardwalk and all the places to eat and drink and play—you already know that if you’ve ever been here before!—but there’s also a number of really cool, unique […]
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The best week to visit Ocean City
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Okay, obviously every week is the best week to visit Ocean City, but if you want to treat yourself to an inexpensive vacation that won’t break the bank (who doesn’t want that?), there is a best time to come to the beach. This year, that time is between August 27 and September 10: a time to […]
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Watching the eclipse in Ocean City + your eclipse pics
Posted by Ocean City | Tuesday, August 22, 2017
It’s not uncommon to see crowds of people donned in sunglasses walking the Ocean City boardwalk, but it is a little strange when almost every. person. there. has shades on. But Monday was an event and an occasion that no one wanted to miss, and that meant wearing protective eye gear, or else staring down into a […]
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Creature Feature: Dolphin watching on the Shore
Posted by Ocean City | Monday, August 21, 2017
Probably the most popular animals to frequent the Ocean City region, dolphins are a favorite of both children and adults, capturing our hearts with their creaky door-sounding calls and magnificent leaps into the air. Here’s your place to learn more about the mammals that call our ocean home. A glance at the Atlantic bottlenose The […]
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Painting Berlin: Wrapping up the first phases of the mural
Posted by Ocean City | Monday, August 21, 2017
The mural that’s bringing history and color to the side of the Berlin Visitor’s Center is well underway and deep into its third phase, thanks to a day spent painting at the summer’s annual Peach Festival. Stephanie Fowler, owner of Saltwater Media and secretary of the Berlin Arts and Entertainment Committee, wants the mural to […]
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One year of Originals Only
Posted by Ocean City | Sunday, August 20, 2017
There’s nothing wrong with cover bands. Except, maybe, the sheer number of them that exist in Ocean City. Which is totally fine if you’re a diehard lover of classic rock and jam bands–maybe that’s why you visit/moved here in the first place?–but if you’re someone who frequents the Delmarva region and loves seeing original, local […]
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Watching the solar eclipse in Ocean City
Posted by Ocean City | Saturday, August 19, 2017
You’ve probably been hearing a lot of buzz about the solar eclipse that will be gracing the skies over Ocean City this coming Monday. It’ll definitely be a cool sight–a solar eclipse happens during the New Moon, when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth and blocks out the sun, and this one […]
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Setting sail on El Galeon
Posted by Ocean City | Friday, August 18, 2017
You might have found yourself a bit baffled the last time you drove down the Route 50 bridge into Ocean City and saw, out in the water by 3rd street, an enormous 17th century Spanish ship. El Galeon is a replica of a 17th century ship called a galleon, a popular sailing vessel in Spain […]
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Beach area short sale and foreclosure properties still can be found
Posted by Ocean City | Friday, August 18, 2017
As strange as it may seem in this seller’s market, there are still short sales and foreclosures lingering on the edge of our swiftly moving market. It seems as if some sellers are still laboring under the cost of homeownership. In addition, some lenders have held back properties that were acquired after the market crash […]
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A winning watersport odyssey
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, August 16, 2017
There are several watersport rental shops out on the bay, but only one has won OceanCity.com’s award for Best Jet Skiing four years in a row. With so much competition in the area, Odyssea Watersports, out on 50th street right next to Seacrets, had got to be doing something right. In addition to jet skis, […]
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Poor Girls Open hits the water this week
Posted by Ocean City | Tuesday, August 15, 2017
The Poor Girls Open is coming back to Ocean City for its 24th year, and you’re not going to want to miss it. What is the Poor Girls Open? Simply put, the Poor Girls Open is a fishing tournament that’s open to women only. It usually happens the week after the White Marlin Open, but […]
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Guide to Jeep Week
Posted by Ocean City | Monday, August 14, 2017
Sand, sun and off-road fun: that’s what Ocean City Jeep Week is all about. Jeeps are the ultimate ride to the beach, which is why Ocean City has been hosting Jeep Week every summer since 2010. This year, the off-roading extravaganza is happening from August 24 – 27, and you don’t even need a jeep […]
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Best Restaurants in Ocean City
Posted by Ocean City | Sunday, August 13, 2017
Each year OceanCity.com readers vote on the best of everything in Ocean City. We also have a panel of experts around Ocean City who pick their favorites based on local experiences, which we refer to as Editor’s Choice. Click here for this year’s voting. Whatever you’re in the mood for, there’s a restaurant for it in Ocean City […]
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Top 5 places to get sushi in Ocean City
Posted by Ocean City | Friday, August 11, 2017
I dream of sushi constantly, and Ocean City has a healthy scene for it, considering we’re in one of the seafood capitals of the east coast! In fact, the rice and raw fish business is thriving on the island, as a new sushi joint opened its doors this summer. Here’s a look at five sushi […]
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Independent crabbing in OC
Posted by Ocean City | Thursday, August 10, 2017
How can you go on a summer vacation in Ocean City without spending a few hours catching crabs? Recreationally, you can catch up to a bushel per day, and if you’re just using a net, you don’t even need a crabbing license. With a little luck and a decent amount of patience, you can bring […]
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Beach safety
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, August 09, 2017
The beach can be a very safe place if you take the time to understand sand and water safety. Many misconceptions about beach safety exist and contribute to one of the biggest factors behind people getting into trouble: fear. If you understand the ocean-and-beach basics, like how currents work and how to take proper precaution […]
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Best Activities in Ocean City
Posted by Ocean City | Wednesday, August 09, 2017
Each year OceanCity.com readers vote on the best of everything in Ocean City. We also have a panel of experts around Ocean City who pick their favorites based on local experiences, which we refer to as Editor’s Choice. Click here for this year’s voting. Whatever the weather and whatever your preferred form of entertainment, there’s always something to […]
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8 Things to do on a rainy day in Ocean City
Posted by Ocean City | Tuesday, August 08, 2017
This summer’s been pretty mild in terms of weather, but there have been seasons fraught with rainy days like this on an almost weekly basis–sadly, that’s just the nature of summertime on the coast. Still, there are plenty of things to do on a rainy day in Ocean City. Obviously, when there are severe storm […]
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An epic afternoon at the iconic Angler
Posted by Ocean City | Monday, August 07, 2017
The Angler experience makes me want to use words like “discovered” and “underrated” because the feel is so laid back. In reality, the iconic Ocean City bar is beyond being discovered by anyone. Most of us know where it is and what it is all about. Similarly, too many people talk about how awesome a […]
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Best of the Boardwalk
Posted by Ocean City | Friday, August 04, 2017
Each year OceanCity.com readers vote on the best of everything in Ocean City. We also have a panel of experts around Ocean City who pick their favorites based on local experiences, which we refer to as Editor’s Choice. Click here for this year’s voting. Ocean City’s iconic Boardwalk is known for many things, especially its amusements. Beyond the […]
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When is the right time to get into the Ocean City Real Estate Market?
Posted by Ocean City | Friday, August 04, 2017
OCEAN CITY The condo/townhouse market in Ocean City has been extraordinarily active! The demand is slowly becoming greater than the number of available properties. At this time in there are only 646 active condo/townhouse listings in all of Ocean City compared to 1,038 available properties as of July 28, 2016 and 1,250 active on the […]
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Creature Feature: What’s the deal with horseshoe crabs?
Posted by Ocean City | Monday, July 31, 2017
If you’re familiar at all with the Atlantic Ocean and its ecosystem, you probably already know a little about horseshoe crabs. At the very least, you know that they exist and that they have quite the presence on Delmarva. They’re in the ocean and around the shoreline, and when you peer into a shallow bay, […]
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Ocean City and offshore wind
Posted by Ocean City | Monday, July 31, 2017
It’s a hot-button issue on Delmarva that could soon impact locals and tourists alike. What is offshore wind? Before taking a side on this issue, it’s important to understand the basics of what offshore wind even is. The definition of offshore wind power is in its very name–it’s the use of wind farms constructed on […]
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The best Ocean City Photos
Posted by Ocean City | Sunday, July 30, 2017
Each week, we get photos from dozens of you, we get even more on our Facebook page. The winners are notified individually, but we would love to hear your opinion. Even better, you would love to see your photos. The photos don’t have to be great, or super artsy (although we totally welcome those as […]
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Posted by Jack Splat | Thursday, October 22, 2015
Dolphin plaza nearly done Bronze plaque is installed awaiting blue tile.....then paver stones at base......Located at entrance to Ocean City, Maryland at Rt 90 60th Street ...READ POST.
Hurricane Sandy cometh
Posted by Jack Splat | Saturday, October 27, 2012
Just got done cleaning the gutters and pounding in loose house nails..... Also putting lawn items away. Rita is at kitchen making soupNeed to get more beer.. Got some extra big bags of ice Filled up the vehicles with fuel Lots of people in OC getting there boats Checking on condos Big Halloween party at Seacrets tonight. Maryland in a state of emergency.... In 31 yrs that I have lived here This is about the...READ POST.
The Leap of Leaps
Posted by Jack Splat | Friday, October 19, 2012
leap at 120,000 ft todayInboxxJack Curry jackcurry57@gmail.comOct 14 (5 days ago)to bcc: Ed, bcc: Charlie, bcc: Charles, bcc: dave.wurst, bcc: Dave, bcc: Doug, bcc: Gary, bcc: Keith, bcc: Mellissa, bcc: Steve, bcc: Tom, bcc: Tom, bcc: Jennifer, bcc: Julia, bcc: Kevin, bcc: Kevin, bcc: Tim, bcc: Cheryl, bcc: Danny, bcc: Dick, bcc: Frank, bcc: me, bcc: Jack, bcc: Jim,...READ POST.
Whooaahhh
Posted by Jack Splat | Friday, October 19, 2012
Another whoooahh kinda day here at the ShoSummers number 31 for me winding down into the coolness of the fall season.Weekends still get a little busy Especially football sunday ...READ POST.
Superbowl Snipers
Posted by Jack Splat | Wednesday, February 08, 2012
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Your bank
Posted by Jack Splat | Friday, December 02, 2011
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Car torched Bishopville
Posted by Jack Splat | Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Someone torched a car in Bishopville last night...Looks like a taxi but cant rally tell it was so badly burnedSo hot the door fell off and the glass on the windshield turned to goo.Fire marshall and sheriff investigating No tags on itFound in the back of the Todd Bros. industrial park.Trees about 20 feet away showed signs of the burn...READ POST.
human remains fenwick
Posted by Jack Splat | Saturday, July 09, 2011
Beach Just N/O Fenwick Island-The Delaware State Police and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) are conducting an examination into items located by a surf fisherman on Friday July 8th. The surf fisherman was on the beach just N/O Fenwick Island fishing, when his hook became entangled with debris. The 67 year old Graysonville Maryland fisherman inspected the items more closely and discovered it to be a quantity of hair, a pair of sunglasses, a shark tooth necklace and...READ POST.
Ice Station Zebra
Posted by Jack Splat | Monday, February 07, 2011
Just another day .. Without any football games to worry about...... just hockey..... in the winter that never ends..When that first green beer hits the lips..... winter will be backing out the door.Now there is "Officially" nothing to do here at the beach for the next 2 months.If you have spare cash sitting around , ...its time to book your flight to warmer shores.Til then..... I will continue to hunker down and figure out ways to shave money from the...READ POST.
Katherine the Great
Posted by Jack Splat | Saturday, December 04, 2010
Guess I better start writing in this blog before I get too bogged down.Winter in OC is very dreary, actually OC is like a ghost town during the week.. Weekends offer a bit of excitement usually from the football games in the local establishments. We have about 120 days of off season lock-down and we are about 1/3 of the way through. This is the time of year when you or your friends are planning to get out of town Anywhere! ...READ POST.
Posted by Jack Splat | Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Don't you think the ultra rich fat cats who own these oil wells would have had numerous plans already in place in the event of a catastrophe like this? I mean Come On! Its a shame that the 4 or 5 states along the Gulf Coast did not have a backup plan with the number of oil wells off their coast. Now they pay the ultimate price for being stupid. The blame game starts. Also why have they not been laying down barriers night and day along the entire coast before...READ POST.
The NFL Fantasy
Posted by Jack Splat | Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Dear Sports Fanatics.......Now that you have had time to chill from your victory or defeat . its time to take a step back and look at the big picture....I have learned over the years thru many great wins and numerous ugly losses that the NFL does not send me a check or cash for the effort.... .I have no stock in my Steelers ...There are no pension checks coming in the mail . I have never...READ POST.
The bridge is back!
Posted by Jack Splat | Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Ok ...good news for once... You don't realize how much you really miss something....until its gone .... That applies here Big Time.Thanks to the SHA and our tax dollars..... for getting the Rt 90 bride up and running ahead of schedule. Even with a nor-easter hurricane after effects event in the middle of the redo!I am guessing they figured a deadline of Thanksgiving but played it safe and said Christmas . Needless to say...READ POST.
The Bridge to nowhere
Posted by Jack Splat | Saturday, October 31, 2009
Well we are 2 weeks into the Rt90 bridge closure ... They ( whoever they is? ) said it would be a 8 week closure or that it would be opened by Christmas.. Lets hope sooner than later and the weather may play a big part of it. I know that many businesses in mid-town OC are really hurting. I live in the middle of Bville and I really have to plan my days before I venture out. There have been a few days where I just...READ POST.
All is calm at the beach
Posted by Jack Splat | Tuesday, September 22, 2009
WoW what is that sound today.... as I drove down coastal highway......??? The sound of fall silence has decended on the resort. Bikers have mostly departed after a wild weekend . They brought lots of excitment and money to the businesses ... and only one tragic incident. Otherwise a Cha CHING!!! Weekend! .. Now we can relax and ease on into Sunfest which starts thursday. Look for me at the Bud Lite truck behind the OC...READ POST.
Those wacky Bikers !
Posted by Jack Splat | Sunday, September 20, 2009
I guess one day I will break down and buy the $400 dollar weathered look HD leather jacket... the $200 buffed out steel toe satin black boots..... the $150 clam shell helmet to keep my brain intact and sell the house to get me the latest $25,000 chopper ....flip off the world and saddle me up a bikerbitch and cruise with the hombres to the next wet t-shirt event. By then... my hearing won't be that great anyway.... and I can survive...READ POST.
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