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Ocean City orders move of Ferris wheel for zoning violation
The company that owns a historic amusement park on the Ocean City boardwalk will be penalized for violating a zoning code if it doesn’t move its Ferris wheel, the town council decided.
Cambria Hotels makes waves with Ocean City debut
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Rockville-based Choice Hotels International Inc., made its official debut in Ocean City with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Ocean City - Bayfront.
Labor and housing shortages cast shadow over Ocean City’s season
It’s shaping up to be a record-setting year for Ocean City, Maryland, as many newly vaccinated beachgoers celebrate their first chance to travel since the start of the pandemic. “The phrase I’ve been quoted saying is, everybody’s got cabin fever on steroids,” said Sal Fasano, owner of La Quinta Inn & Suites on 32nd Street and a veteran […]
4th Circuit weighs constitutionality of Ocean City’s topless ban
A seemingly divided 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday considered whether Ocean City’s prohibition on women going topless violates the Constitution’s guarantee of equal treatment under the law because men are permitted to go bare-chested in the Eastern Shore beach town. Judge A. Marvin Quattlebaum Jr. said that perhaps constitutional deference is owed […]
Ocean City seeks to shush the boardwalk a little
OCEAN CITY, Md. — The Town of Ocean City is considering a new noise ordinance this week to tighten up on loud music and shouting on its iconic boardwalk. The town council will take up discussion at its Monday meeting on the proposal, which limits noise from speakers, radios, or human shouting or yelling to […]
Ocean City defends topless ban in 4th Circuit filing
Ocean City’s prohibition on women going topless “protects and advances the prevailing sensibilities” of its residents and visitors, the Eastern Shore beach town told a U.S. appeals court Thursday as it considers whether the ban violates the Constitution’s guarantee of equal treatment under the law because men are permitted to go-bare chested.
Company makes ‘bumper tables’ for restaurants amid virus
A company in Baltimore has created “bumper tables” designed to allow people to practice social distancing while eating and talking in outdoor settings amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Women will appeal Ocean City’s topless ban
A group of women prohibited from going topless in Ocean City will appeal a federal judge’s decision upholding the Eastern Shore resort town’s statutory ban. Counsel for the women notified the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday to expect a request soon that it overturn Chief U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar’s ruling […]
Maryland resort town set to reopen beaches, boardwalk
Maryland's most popular beach destination is set to reopen its shore this weekend, and a city official has said “day-trippers" won't be turned away, even though out-of-town visitors would be violating the state's stay-at-home order.
Judge: Maryland beach town can ban women from going topless
A popular Maryland beach town can ban women from going topless in public, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Ocean City tweets invite to Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan
Maryland's Ocean City has playfully invited Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan to vacation there after the couple said they would step back from royal duties.
Board OKs new bonds to expand Ocean City Convention Center
A Maryland board has approved the Maryland Stadium Authority's authorization to issue new bonds for an expansion of the Ocean City Convention Center.
