David Coleman Retires from Town of Ocean City after 23 Years Ocean City, MD – (July 27, 2022): On July 2, 2022, David Coleman retired after 23 years of employment with the Recreation and Parks Department. Coleman began his career in 1994 as a part-time employee and was then hired full-time in 1999 for the…
The Town of Ocean City Awards $5,000 For First White Marlin Catch of the 2022 Season Ocean City, MD – (7/20/2022): Ocean City is the White Marlin Capital of the World, and anglers across the area celebrate every year when the first white marlin is caught. This year, that honor belongs to Kevin Gibbs, who reeled…
Ocean City, Maryland Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Ocean City, MD – (July 7, 2022): The Town of Ocean City has experienced numerous hazard incidents throughout its history and has undertaken mitigation actions and projects to reduce hazard risk and future losses. Mitigation not only saves lives, but also reduces disaster costs. For every $1 spent on disaster…
Expect Traffic Delays During the July 5th Independence Day Celebrations Ocean City, MD- (June 29, 2022): The Town of Ocean City would like to remind our residents and visitors to expect traffic delays during the July 5th Independence Day Celebrations. Traffic and pedestrian congestion are expected to be heavy throughout all of Ocean City. This year,…
Labor Challenges Result in New Plan for Independence Day Celebration in OCMD Including Performance by American Idol Star Jay Copeland Ocean City, MD – (June 21, 2022): Ocean City officials received surprising news when they learned the two Independence Day firework shows scheduled for July 4th would not go on as planned. The firework company…