New Primitive Deer Hunt Days in February Photo by Jan Branscome The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that archery hunting for white-tailed and sika deer opens statewide September 11, and continues through January 30, 2021. New for the upcoming deer season, archery and muzzleloader hunters may participate in Primitive Deer Hunt Days from February […]
Continue ReadingDNREC lifted a recreational swimming advisory for Rehoboth Beach at Rehoboth Avenue Friday, August 21, 2020, afternoon after water quality tests taken Thursday showed bacteria levels had returned below the advisory level. The second advisory of the year for Rehoboth Beach at the Rehoboth Avenue location had been issued Thursday, Aug. 20, based on results […]
Continue ReadingDNREC has issued a recreational swimming advisory for Rehoboth Beach at Rehoboth Avenue based on elevated levels of bacteria found today in a sample taken Wednesday by the Department’s environmental scientists. Elevated levels of bacteria at Rehoboth Avenue are often associated with heavy rainfall as occurred in the area Wednesday morning. These bacteria originate in the […]
Continue ReadingOCEAN CITY, MD – The Town of Ocean City recently announced the postponement of Sunfest until 2021, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The early fall event was scheduled to occur from Oct. 1-4 in the Inlet Lot at the end of Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk. Discussion for the 2021 date will begin during a […]
Continue ReadingOcean City, MD – The much-anticipated OC Air Show returns this weekend! This year’s event will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, as well as three Air Force fighter jet demo teams — marking one of the few times spectators can see both at the same show. Like the aircrafts that will be soaring through […]
Continue ReadingArtistically Expressive while Physically Distanced Ocean City, Maryland – ArtX is Ocean City’s festival focusing on artistic expression and unique opportunities for creative experiences. With a socially distanced outdoor environment at Northside Park, ArtX will return on August 22-23, 2020. Surrounding the scenic lagoon, ArtX offers an almost endless list of opportunities to create, purchase […]
Continue ReadingIn response to the Tropical Storm Warning and in anticipation of high winds and potential flash flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Isaias, Virginia State Parks are closing the following parks effective 5 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2020: False Cape, Virginia Beach First Landing, Virginia Beach Kiptopeke, Cape Charles Chippokes Plantation, Surry York River, Williamsburg […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Newark and Grain on Main are excited to announce the next Parks on Draft for Summer 2020, a three-day, family-friendly beer garden event to take place in Newark’s Handloff Park from August 7 – 9, 2020. Proceeds from the event, which will feature food, games, beer, live music, and special guests, will benefit Newark […]
Continue ReadingDNREC lifted the recreational swimming advisory for Rehoboth Beach at Rehoboth Avenue late Friday afternoon, July 31, 2020, after water quality tests taken Thursday showed bacteria levels had returned below the advisory level. The advisory had been issued Thursday based on results from Wednesday’s regularly scheduled sampling by DNREC’s Recreational Water Program. Ocean beach swimming […]
Continue ReadingOCEAN CITY, MD – Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan passed a declaration requiring everyone over the age of five to wear face coverings on Ocean City’s Boardwalk between the hours of 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. The declaration takes effect Friday, July 31, 2020 at 5 p.m. The declaration was passed following Gov. Hogan’s expanded […]
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