PETA calls for end to Ocean City’s Miss Crustacean Pageant, hermit crab races
Weeks before Miss Crustacean Beauty Pageant and hermit crab races, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is calling on Ocean City to end its longtime summer tradition, arguing that the events exploit animals and should be replaced with cruelty-free...
Kayla Magazzu crowned Miss Ocean City
Kayla Magazzu, a rising junior at Ocean City High School, never expected to walk away from the Miss Ocean City pageant with the crown. On Saturday, Aug. 8, Magazzu was crowned Miss Ocean City 2027 at the Ocean City Music Pier, marking the beginning of a year she hopes...
Game on: Ocean City’s arcades continue to create family traditions
Nothing quite compares to walking into an arcade and instantly feeling like a kid again. The sounds of tickets pouring from machines, flashing lights, friendly competition, and excited cheers create an atmosphere that’s hard to resist. Whether the goal is...
Pamper Scamper brings baby crawlers to Sixth Street Beach
By Marcella Curcio Ocean City’s youngest competitors crawled into the spotlight Tuesday morning during the annual Pamper Scamper at Sixth Street Beach. The Aug. 11 event brought babies, parents and spectators to the sand for a lighthearted race. Open to children 15...
