Ocean City, Maryland, just tightened its beach rules, banning tents and limiting canopy use starting now. The move is meant to boost safety, ...

People enjoying a day on the beach in Ocean City, Maryland last year. (Lloyd Fox/Staff photo) By Todd Karpovich | tkarpovich@baltsun.com. PUBLISHED: May 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM EDT.

Beyond just sand and surf, Ocean City, Maryland, is also now one of the world’s best golf destinations.While many might know this coastal town for its famous boardwalk, Candy Kitchens, and ...

A relaxing beach day in Ocean City, Maryland, took a scary turn when a slithery surprise emerged from the water. Roxanne Flanagan thought it would be fun to take the kids to the beach town this ...

OCEAN CITY, MD - The Town of Ocean City has announced the very first Ocean City Seafood Festival slated for later this year. A family-friendly event, the Seafood Festival will be free for kids 16 ...

If Ocean City is a bit too busy for you, venture about 10 miles south on Maryland Route 611 to Assateague Island’s national seashore, which features marshland, pine forest, sandy beaches and paved and ...

Ocean City, Maryland, has implemented new rules for short-term rentals in single-family and mobile home districts.Rentals for those properties will now require a minimum stay of five days.

Maryland families planning Ocean City vacations need to be aware of new rules for short-term rentals. The new rules approved earlier in March apply to homes in R-1 and MH districts this and next year.

PITTSFIELD — The long-awaited 77-room Holiday Inn Express is coming to South Street. After years of delays, the hotel is expected to open in mid-April, with reservations already available starting on ...