


National Marbles Tournament at The Flanders
A Look Back June 28, 1929 was the fifth and final day of the 8th annual National Marbles Tournament held at the Flanders Hotel. It was the first time the event was held in Ocean City. It started in 1922 by the Scripps Howard newspaper chain as the nationwide contest...
Iron Mike and Sam McDowell: An Ocean City Boardwalk story
For many years the Smuggler’s Shop on the Ocean City Boardwalk, between 13th and 14th streets, was one of the most popular places to visit for locals and tourists alike. With a nautical motif, it offered a variety of seashells from all over the world, some from the...
What’s happening in Ocean City: Ocean City welcomes summer 2025 with Beach Boys and the Pops
The first day of summer comes Friday, and Ocean City is ready for another great season in 2025. What better way to start the summer than with the Beach Boys? The legendary band will open the 32nd season of the popular Boardwalk Summer Concert Series at the Ocean City...