A federal dredging vessel is expected to spend about two weeks removing sand from the Ocean City Inlet, where marina officials say shallow water has caused boats to run aground and created concerns for visiting mariners.
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While Assateague Island is best known for its iconic wild ponies, the barrier island's history stretches far beyond the animals that draw visitors from across the country.
Ocean City rescue swimmers trained with Maryland Natural Resources Police near the inlet and jetty rocks Monday morning as first responders prepare for the start of the summer season.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to begin dredging operations at the Ocean City Inlet ahead of the busy tourist season.
Worcester County leaders are renewing their push for a federal update to how the Ocean City Inlet and surrounding coastal bays are managed, as concerns continue about shoaling, navigation and long-term storm resilience.
Country Calling will return to the Ocean City Inlet in 2026 as a two-day festival, with organizers listing dates of Oct. 2-3, 2026, eliminating the Sunday that made the event a three-day draw last year.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began another round of dredging at the Ocean City Inlet this week, aiming to remove sand that has built up near the West Ocean City Harbor entrance and restore the channel for boat traffic.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Baltimore District plans to remove about 5,000 cubic yards of dredged material from the Ocean City Inlet beginning Nov. 20.
Event organizers have moved the 28th Annual Endless Summer Cruisin final day events to Saturday ahead of the arrival of a coastal storm expected to bring heavy rain and wind on Sunday.
The Ocean City inlet is buzzing with activity this week as crews work to transform the parking lot into the grounds for Ocean’s Calling Festival. Stages, fencing, vendor spaces and sound equipment are going up in preparation for thousands of fans expected to pour into town this weekend.