See photos of the Memorial Day Flag Celebration on the beach here. My little corner of the hospitality industry in Ocean City, Maryland, was crowded and busy for Memorial Day weekend 2012. Two words say it all: “No Vacancy.” The photos in this post (except the one from Wikimedia Commons, below right) were taken late… [Read more…]
May 23, 2012
Once again, the summer season begins in Ocean City, Maryland. All things are possible. Cruising OC weekend was spectacular, thanks to perfect sunny weather on Saturday. I don’t think I’ve ever seen the town packed so tight on the third weekend in May. A few hot rodders left behind a bit of burned rubber. You’ll see… [Read more…]
April 27, 2012
Springfest is entertainment, food, arts and crafts, and more. Thursday, May 3 through Sunday, May 6. For official information click here. Tickets still available for the Fabulous Hubcaps on Thursday night at 7 p.m. Tickets for Loretta Lynn on Friday night are sold out. For full info on all the other entertainment, activities, accommodations, go… [Read more…]
April 22, 2012
Seasonal jobs available in Ocean City Coming off a mild winter and a warm spring, Ocean City Maryland has momentum going into a potentially great 2012 season. Springfest Weekend, Thursday May 3 through Sunday, May 6, is just around the corner, featuring headline entertainment. If you haven’t already made reservations for Springfest, do it now.… [Read more…]
March 13, 2012
Leukemia Survivor Leads Boardwalk Fundraiser By Judy Davis UPDATE, APRIL 20 – THE 2012 BOARDWALK FUNDRAISER COLLECTED MORE THAN $4,500 FOR ST. JUDE HOSPITAL. APRIL 2013 WILL BE THE 10TH ANNUAL ST. JUDE FUNDRAISER ON THE BOARDS. Twenty eight years ago, I was diagnosed with a sudden and serious illness, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL). Recently… [Read more…]
February 28, 2012
St. Patrick’s Day always feels like the definitive end of winter (did we have winter this year?) and beginning of spring in Ocean City, Maryland. I take it as a sign of good luck that St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, actually falls on a Saturday in 2012, which is convenient for our Ocean City St.… [Read more…]
January 26, 2012
The Town Council has given enthusiastic approval for the Dew Tour to return to the wide, sandy beach in South Ocean City in 2012 for four days, beginning Thursday, Aug. 16, the third weekend in August. That’s the weekend requested by Alli Sports, the tour’s planners. Final confirmation of the schedule by Alli Sports is… [Read more…]
September 19, 2011
More than usual, it feels like something is ending in Ocean City this September. But take this report with a caveat: Events and perceptions often appear distorted after a long summer season, to those who remain when the visitors go home. This year, Hurricane Irene put an exclamation point at the end of the season. Ocean… [Read more…]
May 16, 2011
St. Paul’s By the Sea in Ocean City, Maryland, and other local congregations, are working to end hunger one step at a time. You can help by participating in the Third Annual Ocean City CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, May 22, 2011. Obtain pledges from your family, friends and neighbors, and join St. Paul’s and… [Read more…]
May 1, 2011
Ocean City Season, 2011 Many years ago, in the 1970s, we opened the Boardwalk 5 & 10 for Easter weekend, but rarely saw much business in Ocean City before Memorial Day weekend. In those days, the season began on the Friday before Memorial Day, and ended promptly at noon on Labor Day. These days, the… [Read more…]
May 29, 2012
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