Ocean City News & Articles

If you’re looking for a reason to head to Ocean City, Maryland this weekend, the answer is simple: kites, color, and a whole lot of seaside fun. The Maryland International Kite Expo—affectionately known as “MIKE”—is back in Ocean City. It promises to fill the sky with jaw-dropping displays and...

Cue the nostalgia—this week marks the final chapter for the Flagship Oceanfront Hotel on the Boardwalk at 26th Street, as bulldozers rolled in and began taking down the longtime family favorite on the north end of the boards. From its iconic pool bar to the unforgettable whale watching over...

OCEAN CITY, MD — APRIL 22, 2026 — The Art League of Ocean City held Night at the Colosseum on April 18 at the Residence Inn by the Marriott in Ocean City, where the first Champion of the Arts was crowned. The event served as a celebration of appreciation...

Country Calling returns October 2–3, 2026, and the lineup has officially been revealed! Headlining the festival is Lainey Wilson, with Rascal Flatts and Dierks Bentley leading the way on Friday night. Saturday’s headliners include Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert. More than 25 artists will bring country music to life at...

A major setback has hit the growing composting effort in Ocean City this week, as a key piece of equipment used by the town’s only compost program was destroyed in a fire. The program, founded by Josh Chamberlain and operated by The Hobbit owner, Garvy Heiderman, relies heavily on...

Spring is official in Ocean City, Maryland the first weekend of May with the opening of the 4 day celebration of the season at the 35th annual Springfest 2026.   On April 23th, Ocean City will be ready to welcome visitors from far and wide for Springfest 2026 which...

Ocean City is officially going all-in on a meter-free parking system starting this week. With kiosks now removed from the Inlet parking lot, drivers using municipal lots will need to pay through mobile apps, QR codes, or by calling a posted phone number. Parking enforcement begins this week and runs...

NEW PROJECTS IN MOTION - DOWNTOWN OCEAN CITY Similar to past years, Oceancity.com wishes to provide you an update on projects underway in the downtown area of Ocean City; both new development and renovation.  These highlighted projects include a variety of privately owned uses and four which are public projects. ...