Mark your calendar for Ocean City’s most anticipated events of the summer: Baltimore Ravens Roosts Ocean City Parade June 1 Watch cheerleaders, mascots, bands, floats and more from Baltimore Ravens Roosts in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania as they march and show pride for their football team....
In the off-season, animals like Pip the Beach Cat (Instagram: @imfeelingpipsy) frolic along the beach and boardwalk in Ocean City. But between May 1 and Sept. 30 they’re not allowed. What can pet owners do with their furry friends during the high season? Animals and their humans are not out of...
Here’s what’s new in Ocean City, Md. this summer: Around town Barriers at the boardwalk A new addition on the Ocean City boardwalk is aimed at making it safer. Pedestrians this summer will see permanent barriers installed at 26 entry points to prevent unwanted traffic and possible attacks. Selfie...
When the weather doesn’t cooperate or you’re just sick of the sun and sand, try one of these activities: Outlets Ocean City Get out of the heat or rain and shop more than 30 brands not far from the beach at Outlets Ocean City. The outlets feature a “deal of the day” on their website for those looking...
If you’re headed to the beach in Rehoboth, Lewes or Dewey this summer, keep an eye out for these new rules, restaurants and attractions. Parking prices in Rehoboth It’ll cost more to park in Rehoboth Beach. The town has increased the price of weekly permits from $80 to $90, extended the permit...
Goosebumps — that's what a week at the beach offers, from a welcome dip on a hot day to a twilight prowl through the eerie haunts of the shore’s favorite towns. Some, like Lewes, Del., and Ocean City and are awash in spooky lore, some of it centuries old and anchored in grim history. Both offer...
When you’re done with the sand and sun, head to one of these spots — all a quick drive from Delaware beaches — to add some variety to your vacation. Bethany Beach Nature Center Take a quarter-mile walk through a pine grove and wetlands that harbor osprey and blue herons. The center offers hands-on...
Here’s a rundown of the biggest events at Delaware beaches this summer, from Fenwick Island to Lewes: Spring Sidewalk Sale May 17-19 Participating shop owners in both Rehoboth and Dewey Beach peddle their wares, rain or shine, for three days at discount prices. Sale begins Friday and ends Sunday....
A speakeasy entrance for a dining experience from a celebrity chef; luxurious spa treatments; Sunday drag shows; and pools that could rival a Miami nightclub — those are just some of the attractions that await visitors to the new Atlantic City. The coastal New Jersey city is no longer the tired...
Headed to the Jersey Shore this summer? Take note of these new developments. Higher costs for rentals Airbnb users and summer home renters in New Jersey will likely pay more this year because of an 11.625 percent tax that went into effect last year. Although prices can be higher in places with...
When you need a break from the beach, head to one of these Jersey Shore attractions. African American Heritage Museum With more than 11,000 artifacts rotating every month, this is the state’s only museum documenting African Americans in the 20th century. Its permanent exhibits include “At Home:...
Save the dates for the Jersey Shore’s most anticipated events of the summer: International Kite Festival May 25-27 The free three-day festival includes a kite sales tent, large inflatable kites, sport kite demonstrations, team flying and family games. The festivities culminate on Monday with the...
Vacationers will find a number of high-end additions at Virginia Beach this summer: The end of no-cursing signs For the past two years, the red-circle signs warning against using profanity have been a mainstay along Atlantic Avenue. But this year, several groups — including the Atlantic Avenue...
Sick of the beach? Cloudy days or a little rain have you down? Don’t let these factors ruin your vacation. Check out these options to maximize your fun. Beachside Social Ten-thousand square feet of shuffleboard and bocce ball to go along with fast-casual food, cocktails and craft beer, all within...
Here’s what you need to know about the most anticipated concerts and festivals coming to Virginia Beach this summer. I’m With Her May 23 The bluegrass and folk band known for their chemistry and musicianship consists of Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. concert...
Headed to North Carolina’s Outer Banks this summer? Make note of these new developments. Oregon Inlet bridge There’s a new $252 million span over Oregon Inlet in Nag’s Head, replacing the aged Bonner Bridge, due to be demolished. The new bridge, begun in 2016, opened in February. It’s 2.8 miles...
When you need a break from the sun and sand, visit one of these nearby attractions: Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge There may be alligators here. Or not. It’s a bit north of their range. Regardless, the 152,000-acre habitat of bogs and marshes harbors a vast array of plants, birds, trees...
Save the dates for these summer events in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Outer Banks Tiny Home Festival June 8-9 Thinking of downsizing? Check out this two-day tiny home showcase. Tour (or turn around in) display homes. Chat with tiny home owners and builders. $10 ($15 for both days). 10 a.m. to...
Taking a vacation to Myrtle Beach this summer? Make note of these new developments. The Simpsons in 4D “Simpsons” fans – don’t have a cow, man! Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa now permanently reside in the Broadway at the Beach entertainment complex. Along with an immersive film theater and themed...
Want to add some variety to your Myrtle Beach vacation? Check out these local attractions. Edventure Children’s Museum A flight simulator and spaceship play area are just two of the extraordinary hands-on adventures at Myrtle Beach’s new 3,000-square-foot museum. Based on concepts of STEM education,...
Here’s a rundown of the summer’s biggest events in Myrtle Beach, S.C.: Blue Crab Festival May 18-19 Think that only Marylanders are hooked on blue crab? Think again. This celebration reels in over 50,000 visitors each year to Little River, a small fishing village just north of Myrtle Beach. Along...
The first beach rescue of the long Memorial Day weekend in Ocean City occurred at 9:58 a.m. on Saturday — technically two minutes before the first lifeguard shift of the summer began but, luckily, after a few men and women in red had arrived to start their day. By midday, there had already been...
A massive beachfront property in Dewey Beach, Del. — complete with a combined 12 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms and six fireplaces — could be yours for $11.5 million. The 9,957-square-foot residence — which includes both a main house and a guest house at 1 and 3 Cullen St. — sits on a .79-acre lot with...
An engine malfunction on a ferry running from New Jersey to Delaware left more than 100 passengers stranded for several hours. News outlets report that 143 passengers were on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry on Friday afternoon when the ferry stalled in the Delaware Bay, just three miles into its journey....
The Rhode Island company that plans to build an offshore wind farm northeast of Ocean City has been bought by a Danish firm in a deal that will create a U.S. wind energy giant with the largest pipeline of projects. The $510 million acquisition of D.E. Shaw Group’s Deepwater Wind by Orsted is not...
For years, citizens of Ocean City had lobbied the federal government to build an inlet connecting the brackish waters of the Sinepuxent Bay with the Atlantic. It would be a boon for the sleepy surfside town, they argued, allowing a safe port for fishing as well as a distribution point for crabs,...
A man was injured in a spear gun accident on a boat off Maryland. The Salisbury Daily Times reports that the Coast Guard got a distress call about a man injured by a spear gun on a boat off Ocean City. A helicopter and two boats responded. The helicopter got there first and sent down a rescue swimmer...
Running a restaurant and charter boat operation in Maryland’s beach resort town, Shawn Harman knows the sun, wind and rain dictate his fortunes each summer. This year, despite lots of rain, summer in Ocean City is closing out strong, boosted by an August heat wave and the post-Labor Day start for...
Roland E. “Fish” Powell, who had been the popular Democratic mayor of Ocean City for more than a decade during which time the resort transitioned into a year-round community, died Wednesday of cancer at Oyster Harbor, his West Ocean City home. He was 89. “Ocean City has been fortunate in having...
Since we reported on an outbreak of sea lice in Ocean City last week, The Baltimore Sun has received emails from readers that the critters seen this summer were actually baby crabs — not jellyfish or anemone larvae. That’s the explanation Captain Butch Arbin of the Ocean City Beach Patrol stands...
A 2-year-old stallion struck by a car last week at a national park on Maryland's Eastern Shore has been euthanized. Although the Assateague Island National Seashore said Adriana's Yankee Prince was able to move around without much difficulty after being hit, he was found down in a salt marsh and...