Ocean City Local Dispatch

• Key dates: November 19, 2026 through January 2, 2027 at Northside Park
• Nightly hours: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. every evening
• Highlights: Mix of...

• Local businesses can share concerns at the November 16 kick-off so the OC Chamber Legislative Committee monitors bills that could affect them.
• The...

• Hazardous surf will hit beaches with 4-12 foot waves and a High Surf Advisory active through 7pm Wednesday.
• Minor coastal flooding is possible...

Ocean City businesses can now get signs approved faster after the Town Council passed an ordinance removing itself from the review process....

Support local businesses this Sunday at the biggest market of the year, featuring independent vendors, pumpkins, and seasonal treats at Pumpkin Boulevard Autoshop - Union Market from 11AM-5PM. Timed tickets are available now and limited.

• Peak risk month: October leads pedestrian and bicyclist crashes in the Baltimore region, with 142 incidents last year.
• Look Alive enforcement:...

• Pit at 28th St. offers hour specials opening at 11:30 am
• Meal service begins at 12:00 pm with Sunday off-season options
• Confirm all details directly with the restaurant before visiting

The Trump administration's filing asks the court to remand the US Wind permit for further review under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act while...

Locals Week starts today with free admission to both Ocean City museums.

• Dates: October 19–25, 2026, daily 10 AM–5 PM
• Locations: Ocean City...

The National Indoor Festival returns to Ocean City December 19–20, 2026, marking the second straight year of partnership with the Town of Ocean...

Ocean City's Air Quality Index is currently Good. Check real-time, historical, and forecast pollution data for the latest local conditions.

Ocean City residents can dive into off-season Halloween fun with the Film Festival's Horror Night screening of George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead. A classic local outing for horror fans this fall.

A suspicious envelope with unknown white powder addressed to the Maryland State Board of Elections was intercepted by law enforcement before delivery,...

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for much of Maryland until 8 PM, with wind gusts and heavy rainfall as primary threats. Ocean City residents should check local forecasts and official guidance for conditions specific to ZIP 21842.

Ocean City's cooler months reveal a quieter side ideal for a solo recharge after summer crowds.

• Sunrise coffee and beach strolls with shells feel...

• When and where: Saturday, Oct. 24 at the waterfront lawn behind Cambria Hotel, 13 Saint Louis Ave.; VIP entry 12:30–4:30 p.m., general admission...

Spooky Scavenger Hunt headlines today's lineup from Friends of Assateague State Park.

Family-friendly options to check:

• Sensory Play at Cocos...

• Gabrielle Marie Goodwin, 37, former La Quinta GM on 32nd Street, received 10 years prison with all but five suspended plus five years probation.
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The Ocean City Public Library invites locals to a relaxed Cozy Crafts Night on Thursday, October 29 from 6:30–8:30 PM, where crafters can bring projects or learn something new. Email sara@oceancitylibrary.org for details.

Ocean City residents planning outdoor activities this weekend should prepare for a sharp cooldown after possible Friday evening storms. Expect gusty...