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Weekend beach forecast: Stormy, then pleasant

Once Friday afternoon's storms pass through, Ocean City is in for a pleasant weekend.

O.C. weekend watch: Ravens, traffic and lasers

It's now summertime (unofficially) in Ocean City and some of you will be hitting the shore for the first time since last year. I took a gander around town during last week's Memorial Day celebrations, looking for new places and new faces. If you're...

Fundraiser, auto race expected to jam Bay Bridge this weekend

A benefit motorcycle ride and a NASCAR race in Dover, Del., are expected to create heavy traffic this weekend at the Bay Bridge, the Maryland Transportation Authority said Wednesday.

Things to do in Ocean City

Ocean City flies high for Memorial Day weekend

Pictures: 10 secrets of Ocean City

Pictures: 10 secrets of the Delaware coast

Police: Pedestrian struck, killed by alleged drunk driver in Ocean City

A 22-year-old man attempting to cross Coastal Highway near 54th Street early Monday morning was struck and killed by a drunk driver, Ocean City Police said.

Four face charges after police nab synthetic drugs in O.C.

Police in Ocean City say four people are facing charges after the seizure of synthetic drugs and paraphernalia from two boardwalk businesses.

American Idol Kris Allen performs tonight at Tanger

Tanger Outlets is celebrating its grand re-opening after renovations with today's Summer Savings Bash.

New fireworks and laser show to greet summer visitors to O.C.

Ocean City is ready for the spotlight this weekend as the town launches into the summer season with a new laser light show.

Beach forecast: A nice start to summer

Hot weather in the Baltimore area should drive many to Ocean City this weekend, where cooler weather and sunshine should greet them.

Beach pictures

About the OC bloggers

Michelle Deal-Zimmerman is travel editor at The Baltimore Sun. She's a native of South Florida, which she still contends has the best beaches even if there are no boardwalks. Michelle enjoys Ocean City the most in the fall, when she doesn't have to fight the crowds and the water is still warm.

Rachael Pacella is a native of Ocean City and also a journalism student at the University of Maryland. She has worked many summer jobs in O.C., including as a lifeguard, and knows all of the local secrets, some of which she may be convinced to share with you.

Brooks Welsh is a journalism student at the University of Maryland. He has also worked for Inside Lacrosse Magazine. Brooks has spent many summers in Ocean City and enjoys skateboarding and surfing. He can't wait to welcome back the Dew Tour to OC this summer.