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St Pauls Oc
Jun 17, 2026

Church sues Ocean City after $1K-per-day fines over homeless shelter

St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church sued Ocean City, saying the town violated its right to the free exercise of religion for attempting to shut down its homeless shelter.

A homeless person sleeps on a bench near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 15, 2025. (REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz)
Jun 5, 2026

MD homelessness rises despite decline nationwide

There were fewer homeless people in the U.S. on a single night in January 2025 than in January 2024, but homelessness increased in 28 states — including Maryland.