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Beach Guide 2013

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:39:00 EDT

At last, the beach beckons, summoning us in from the cold and gray that has crept ever closer to our favorite season. Summer is not official yet, but we can't wait any longer to play at the shore. Whether it's a week or a weekend, there's an ocean of fun to be had every day.

Creating battle plan for Gettysburg's 150th

By Diane W. Stoneback, Of The Morning Call — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:18:00 EDT

You'll need a strategy to visit Gettysburg's attractions and events for the 150 t h anniversary of Civil War battle

You'll need an organized strategy to navigate all that's being offered to mark the anniversary.

'Strong' Ocean City ready for visitors

By Candy Thomson, The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:56:00 EDT

Resort brushes off last remnants of Sandy as rebuilt pier is set to open

After $1.1 million in Superstorm Sandy clean-up work, Ocean City is ready for Memorial Day weekend and beyond, said Mayor Richard Meehan. Even the damaged century-old Ocean City Inlet Fishing Pier will be opening Friday.

Traffic clears at Bay Bridge

By Mary Carole McCauley , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:43:17 EDT

Traffic had been backed up as much as 18 miles at the start of rush hour

Maryland residents hoping to get a jump on the Memorial Day weekend and the traditional beginning of summer had a slow start Friday night.

Ocean City fishing pier reopens after repairs

By Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:40:00 EDT

Ocean City’s fishing pier officially opened Friday as the Maryland resort town signaled it is ready for summer visitors.

Comcast offers free access to WiFi in Ocean City

By Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:39:00 EDT

If you’re worried about being out of touch while in Ocean City this summer, Comcast wants to ease your mind.

TSA seizes stun gun from Frederick man at BWI

By Candy Thomson, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:23:00 EDT

A Frederick man on his way to Jackson Hole, Wyo., was given a citation Wednesday afternoon for having a stun gun in his carry-on luggage at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Ice cream trail opens in time for holiday weekend

Richard Gorelick — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:40:00 EDT

Imagine a trail, a trail made of ice cream! Well, that's not what this is.

Ocean City visitors urged to 'Walk Smart!'

By Candy Thomson, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:18:00 EDT

After two pedestrians died and 13 were injured last summer on Ocean City streets, city officials and the State Highway Administration devised a campaign to get motorists and those on foot to be more aware of each other.

Gettysburg's new Seminary Ridge Museum adds to Civil War story

By Diane W. Stoneback, Of The Morning Call — Sat, 4 May 2013 17:44:00 EDT

Seminary Ridge Museum, near where Civil War's bloodiest battle began, now tells stories of the tumultuous times.

Thundering cannon fire and staccato rifle shots, mingled with the shrieks and cries of advancing and wounded soldiers, shattered the peaceful grounds of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863.