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Anne

Ocean City local since 1997 (29 years)

Anne, a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, discovered Ocean City over three decades ago and was so captivated by its charm that she decided to make it her permanent home. Her love for travel remains strong, but Ocean City holds a special place in her heart.

Anne's deep connection to the town is evident in her role as a seasoned writer for OceanCity.com, a position she's held since September 2014. Her frequent visits to local events, businesses, restaurants, and hotels have given her an insider's perspective, making her an invaluable resource for newcomers seeking the best experiences Ocean City has to offer.

Stories by Anne

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The Grocery Shopping Can Wait: An Hour of Pure Relaxation at Tifferson’s

Colorful holiday light displays at Ocean City’s Winterfest of Lights, a festive attraction with special hotel packages for a magical holiday getaway in Ocean City, Maryland.

Winterfest Packages and the Holidays in Ocean City

November 10, 2026

All Friday events cancelled for Oceans Calling 2026 due to the storm

Oceans Calling Festival Webcams 2026: Watch Live from Ocean City

September 23, 2026

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The Best of Ocean City® Winners Announced

September 17, 2026

Labor Day Weekend in Ocean City, Maryland with beach activities, attractions, watersports and family fun

Labor Day Weekend 2026

September 3, 2026

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Photo Friday Contest Winner August 27th 2026

August 27, 2026

Poster promoting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Ocean City, Maryland, showing a 48-nation flag grid and the World Cup trophy logo with a beach skyline.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 in Ocean City Md!

June 18, 2026

Paid parking sign in Ocean City, MD: Zone 62555, with Passport Parking and ParkMobile options and QR codes.

Ocean City Transitions to App-Based Parking System

June 17, 2026

Promo banner for a travel photo contest with a ferris wheel and bold pink 'win win' text, showing 'Photo Contest' and 'Enter Now'.

The Global Travel Photo Contest Fundraiser: Last Days to Enter, Vote, and Win

June 9, 2026

Creative Connections logo: gradient blue-to-purple 'Creative' script with 'CONNECTIONS' text on a pale floral background.

The Art League of Ocean City's Next Creative Connections is on June 12th Featuring Neurographic Art With Barbara Buford

June 5, 2026

Five military jets fly in tight formation over a coastal amusement park with a ferris wheel and roller coasters, leaving white contrails across a clear blue sky.

Navigating the OC Air Show: Your Guide to Traffic, Parking & Closures

June 4, 2026

Ocean City, Blood Bank of Delmarva to Host 6th Annual Summer Blood Drive

Ocean City, Blood Bank of Delmarva to Host 6th Annual Summer Blood Drive

June 1, 2026

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Remembering the Flagship: A Piece of Ocean City History Fades Away

May 19, 2026

Blue banner with the phrase 'Brew something good' and two hands toasting with beer glasses against a blue background.

Blood Bank of Delmarva Urges Blood Donations as Summer “Trauma Season” Begins

May 15, 2026

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Matthew Meinhardt Opens “What Gathers” Exhibit, During June Free First Friday Reception at Ocean City Center for the Arts

May 14, 2026

Logo for Artists Paint Festival; the title sits above two interlocking colored rings, with a painter silhouette inside the left ring and a black 'FESTIVAL' banner across the center.

Annual “Artists Paint OC Festival” Aug. 12–16 with Cash Prizes Totaling Over $9,000

May 11, 2026

Mothers Day 2026 in Ocean City MD: 19 Ways to Celebrate

Mothers Day 2026 in Ocean City MD: 19 Ways to Celebrate

May 5, 2026

Retro-style poster announcing World Collage Day on Saturday, May 9, 2026, featuring a joyful woman throwing roses.

The Art League of Ocean City Invites the Public to Collage With Us on May 9, 10AM–2PM | Free & Open to the Public

May 4, 2026

Art League of Ocean City First Friday

New Exhibits Open During Free First Friday Reception at Ocean City Center for the Arts

April 27, 2026

New Brasa restaurant due to open 2026 in ocean city md

Brasa is Bringing the Heat (and Flavor) to Ocean City

April 27, 2026

Construction site: a yellow excavator demolishes a pale-blue apartment building, with collapsed walls and rubble behind a chain-link fence under a clear blue sky.

A Whale of a Goodbye: The Flagship Hotel Takes Its Final Bow

April 23, 2026

Group of adults in gold-trimmed ancient robes posing with a smiling man in a wheelchair in front of a Roman panorama backdrop.

The Art League of Ocean City Named the Champion of the Arts

April 21, 2026

Country Calling festival poster: Ocean City, Maryland, Oct 2–3, 2026, headlined by Lainey Wilson and Chris Stapleton with multiple artists listed below the headline.

Country Calling Line Up Announced!

April 21, 2026

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No Meters, No Kiosks: Ocean City Shifts to App-Based Parking for 2026 Season

April 17, 2026