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.

Labor Day weekend drew one last surge of visitors to Ocean City, giving local businesses a busy close to the summer season. From boardwalk eateries to taverns, business owners said the crowds were a welcome boost as the town transitions into fall.

Repairs on the Route 50 Bridge in Ocean City have began in full force, with eastbound lanes now closed off by orange cones.