Bethany Hooper

A special parking exception will allow the development of a downtown apartment complex to move to the next step in the planning process.

Mayor Rick Meehan and members of the Ocean City Council present angler Lucas Pardo, right, with a $5,000 check for reeling in the first white marlin of the season.

Ocean City officials this week approved a charter change they believe will clarify residency requirements for people seeking elected positions in municipal government.

While not nearly as troublesome as last year, large gatherings of young adults brought some unruly behavior to Ocean City over the Fourth of July holiday, city officials reported earlier this week.

While acknowledging more work is needed in addressing large gatherings throughout town, Ocean City officials say their departments and personnel were well prepared heading into the holiday weekend.

Angler Lucas Pardo was honored at City Hall this week for reeling in the first white marlin of the season.

One teen was airlifted to a Baltimore hospital this week following a Jet Ski accident in Ocean City.

By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor The crowd is different. That's the message many Boardwalk merchants and restaurateurs shared this week following a busy Fourth of July weekend in Ocean City.

The Ocean City Council this week granted a motorcycle club's request to hold a Boardwalk ride on Sept. 11.

Ocean City officials are moving forward with two public works projects, with costs for upcoming engineering and design work to be reimbursed through a future bond sale.