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…]
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…]
December 30, 2010
Herewith, a slide show of the 2010 Winterfest of Llights in Ocean City, Maryland. For photos of 2009 Winterfest, click here, and here. For Winterfest 2008 photos, click here. and here. (Have I mentioned that we are accumulating quite a lot of CONTENT here at the Ocean City Blog?) Come visit Ocean City for the… [Read more…]
December 28, 2010
The snowy Christmas Nor’easter forced Ocean City to shut down the Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park for one night on Monday night. But I just talked to City Hall this afternoon, and Winterfest of Lights will be open tonight, Tuesday, and remain open through the New Year’s weekend just ahead. Winterfest is at Northside… [Read more…]
December 27, 2010
December 27, 2010
WEATHER UPDATE, 10:45 P.M., DEC. 27, 2010: The low temperature in Ocean City overnight will be about 25 degrees. Tuesday will be sunny, windy, and a little warmer, with a high of about 37 to melt some of the snow and ice. Please use extreme caution if you must drive on Maryland’s Eastern Shore this… [Read more…]
December 16, 2010
Firefighters Memorial on the Boardwalk in Ocean City. The Boardwalk arch at North Division Street. Click on any photo to see it full size. Slippery coming down the Route 50 bridge into Ocean City. Snowy intersection of Baltimore Avenue and North Division Street on Thursday afternoon. Car in a ditch on Route 50 in West… [Read more…]
December 16, 2010
Snow on the Beach and Boardwalk All quiet on the Ocean City Boardwalk, looking south from North Division Street. It’s been snowing all afternoon in Ocean City, Maryland, and we’ve clearly surpassed the “less than one inch” that was predicted for today. The boardwalk was snow-covered Thursday afternoon. No one was stirring on the boards,… [Read more…]
October 2, 2010
A glorious fall day today for Winefest in Ocean City! SUNSHINE! Continuing until 7 p.m. Saturday night. Of course the Boardwalk doesn’t shut down at 7. And all the best restaurants are OPEN. Friday was gloomy and overcast. Saturday is sunny and warm. I’ll take that deal!
May 29, 2012
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