Town of Ocean City, Maryland

Ocean City is currently under a TROPICAL STORM WARNING. Based on current forecasts, Hurricane Earl is expected to pass approximately 150 miles off Ocean City’s coast by Friday afternoon. By the time Earl reaches off the Ocean City coast, it is expected to be a fast moving storm. It is anticipated that Earl will be completely clear of Ocean City by Friday evening and the remainder of the weekend’s forecast is favorable.

Boardwalk Development Association to recognize Town of Ocean City Maintenance Crew

The Ocean City Department of Tourism has announced the availability of the Android version of the town’s official Smartphone application. Identical to “Ocean City Mobile,” the iPhone application launched in June, the Android version of the Ocean City application is free and now available through the Android Market.

Ocean City’s destination marketing campaign for 2010 continues this summer season with the addition of new radio and television commercials produced by the town’s agency, MGH, promoting the resort as the premiere family-friendly vacation destination.

A dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday, July 13 at the new North Surf Park playground located on North Surf Road at Dukes Avenue in the Caine Woods neighborhood of Ocean City.

Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan completed a media tour of Washington D.C., on Wednesday, June 23, with an estimated value of nearly $20,000 in advertising dollar equivalency. The Mayor made five appearances on Washington D.C. television and radio stations promoting Ocean City events, specials and Independence Day travel.

Families looking for an enjoyable morning activity in Ocean City can head to the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. Nestled on the Boardwalk by the Inlet, the museum offers free programs six mornings a week, with topics ranging from knot tying to “All About Sharks.” Programs begin Monday, July 5.