Ocean City Beach Patrol announces 2026 Rookie Class
The Ocean City Beach Patrol on Monday announced the successful candidates in a competitive tryout for lifeguard positions. The 2026 rookie test was held on Saturday, June 6 on the beach at 18th Street. Thirty candidates competed in a 500-meter ocean swim, a...
Ocean City prepares for massive beach rebuild this summer
As thousands of visitors spread their towels across Ocean City’s beaches, another group will be hard at work along the shoreline: dredging crews tasked with rebuilding some of the resort’s most heavily eroded stretches of sand. The U.S. Army Corps of...
New businesses on the Ocean City Boardwalk this summer
I’m sure we all know and love the Ocean City Boardwalk. Known for its classics and overall iconic summer feel, generations of visitors return each year for the same pizza slices, saltwater taffy, rides and family traditions that have made the resort a summer staple....
Renovated Ocean City Fishing Pier reopens following major improvements
Just in time for the summer season, the Ocean City Fishing Pier has reopened after undergoing a significant renovation aimed at enhancing safety, comfort and accessibility for visitors. Local and county officials gathered June 5 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
What’s happening in Ocean City: 5K race and health expo highlight weekend events
The Emergency Responder 5-Kilometer Race will be held on Saturday, June 13, and registration remains open. Formerly known as the “Cop Chase,” the event now honors all first responders and is staged from the Ocean City Civic Center (Sixth Street and Boardwalk) with...
