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The 32nd Annual Penguin Swim!
JOIN OCEAN CITY ON NEW YEAR’S DAY FOR THE 32ND ANNUAL PENGUIN SWIM! Get ready to dip your penguin tail into the icy Atlantic—all in support of our community’s Healthcare Heroes!…
Anne
Time for the Countdown: Celebrating New Year's Eve in Ocean City, MD
As the year winds down and the promise of a fresh s
Anne
THIS PAST 2 WEEKS IN PICTURES OF OCEAN CITY
A WEEK IN REVIEW OF OCEAN CITY PICTURES – Weeks 50 and 51 of 2025 Let’s look at several pictures taken in Ocean City, Maryland over these past 2 weeks between December 13 th to…
Glenn Irwin
Merry Christmas: "What's the Best Ocean City Related Gift You've Ever Received...Cue The Water Works
It’s Christmas time and children everywhere are excitedly waiting for the annual return of Santa Claus for special gifts under the tree. However as we get older and perhaps a bit…
Katie Ruskey
Brandon Bell presented with inaugural Cheryl M. Taustin Creative Leadership Award
OCEAN CITY, MD — Dec. 16, 2025 — The Art League of Ocean City and the Taustin family have presented Brandon Bell with the inaugural Cheryl M. Taustin Creative Leadership Award.…
Anne
13 FUN Things to Do to Get Into the Christmas Spirit - Ocean City, Maryland (December 2025)
A Festive Eastern Shore Holiday Guide for December 12–31, 2025 Ocean City and the Eastern Shore shine with coastal lights, festive events, cozy dining, small-town Christmas charm,…
Ann
THIS PAST 2 WEEKS IN PICTURES OF OCEAN CITY
A WEEK IN REVIEW OF OCEAN CITY PICTURES – Weeks 48 and 49 of 2025 Let’s look at several pictures taken in Ocean City, Maryland over these past weeks between November 29th and…
Glenn Irwin
Into the Marsh
Flooded marsh at high tide. Photo by Carly Toulan Whether you are an avid birdwatcher trying to get a glimpse of the elusive Saltmarsh Sparrow, an eager crabber trying to get a…
Maryland Coastal Bays Program
Ocean City, Maryland Lovers: The Ultimate Christmas Guide 2025
It’s December 1st and I know you might need a few ideas for that Ocean City, Maryland lover on your list. Here’s a few things that came to mind for anyone who loves Ocean City,…
Katie Ruskey
Viewing and Voting are Open for “Trees for the Arts” at Winterfest of Lights
OCEAN CITY, MD — Nov. 24, 2025 —The Art League of Ocean City invites the public to tour and vote for their favorite decorated trees at “Trees for the Arts” at Northside Park…
Anne
The High, High, Highs (read it like an NSYNC member would sing it) of Rising Tides Music Festival in Ocean City, Maryland
Let me just say it straight up: the Rising Tides Music Festival in Ocean City was all that —and yeah, I’m talking bag of chips included. There were so many highs, it was like…
Katie Ruskey
Winterfest of Lights 2025
A visit to Winterfest of Lights has become a tradition for so many, bringing together the charm of our favorite beach town and all the wonder of the holiday season. Haven’t…
Anne
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