Ocean City businesses fear losing seasonal workforce if J-1 visa program is reduced

As the summer tourism season comes to a close in Ocean City, Maryland, many businesses fear they may soon lose much of their seasonal workforce if the Trump administration cancels the J-1 visa program.

OC Storm Recovery: MD Resort Begins Recovery From Latest Nor’easter

The nor’easter that came along with the blizzard of 2016 left a few reminders behind in Ocean City following high seas and high winds.

Ocean City Officials Prepping for Tobacco Restrictions

Smokers on the O.C. beach and boardwalk will be limited to designated areas for lighting up.

OC Sandy- Ocean City Maryland cleans up after Sandy

OCEAN CITY- Maryland’s largest resort town of Ocean City is cleaning up from a visit from super storm Sandy. Crisfield on the Eastern Shore is still flooded, with many residents still staying in shelters. Meanwhile, the boardwalk area is dealing with sand displacement, debris, and damage to the town’s iconic fishing pier. Some business owners and residents ventured out of their homes for the first time Wednesday to assess the damage and begin rebuilding. Many give credit to the beach restoration efforts for keeping damage down.

Local groups concerned about proposed cuts to beach grants

Maryland groups worry about a proposal in President Obama’s 2013 budget that could eliminate federal funding for monitoring water quality at the beaches.