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Nor'easter Drowns Ocean City Streets, Closes Beaches, and Scraps 55,000-Capacity Festival
weather-and-local-news20 days ago

Nor'easter Drowns Ocean City Streets, Closes Beaches, and Scraps 55,000-Capacity Festival

A powerful nor'easter has battered Maryland's Eastern Shore, causing significant coastal flooding in Ocean City and forcing the cancellation of the Oceans Calling Festival. Persistent onshore winds have pushed water levels 2 to 3 feet above ground in low-lying areas, submerging streets like St. Louis Avenue and Philadelphia Avenue. The Ocean City Fire Department closed the beach due to dangerous surf and high winds, while police issued travel advisories warning drivers against entering unknown water depths. The storm also disrupted other regional events, including the Kunta Kinte Festival in Annapolis and the Maryland Italian Festival in Aberdeen, as officials warned of potential road closures and isolated power outages across the state.

via wboc.com|
#coastal-flooding#maryland-weather#noreaster
Nor'easter Forces Full Cancellation of Oceans Calling 2026
entertainment20 days ago

Nor'easter Forces Full Cancellation of Oceans Calling 2026

Oceans Calling 2026 has been fully canceled after a nor'easter worsened, making it impossible to safely complete the festival build in Ocean City, Maryland. The decision wipes out all three days of the event, including performances by the Dave Matthews Band, Twenty One Pilots, and Mumford & Sons. Organizers cited high winds, coastal flooding, and beach erosion as the primary reasons for the cancellation, following National Weather Service guidance. All tickets purchased through the official vendor, Front Gate Tickets, will be fully refunded, replacing a previous partial refund policy for three-day passes. The cancellation marks the second time in the festival's history that weather has forced a complete shutdown, with the inaugural 2022 edition also canceled due to Hurricane Ian.

via TicketNews|
#dave-matthews-band#entertainment#noreaster
Nor'easter Forces Full Cancellation of Oceans Calling Festival in Maryland
weather-and-events21 days ago

Nor'easter Forces Full Cancellation of Oceans Calling Festival in Maryland

Oceans Calling, Maryland's largest music festival, was fully canceled for the weekend of September 25-27 due to a severe nor'easter. Organizers cited unsafe conditions, including high winds, flooding, and significant beach erosion, which prevented the safe construction of the event site. The cancellation affects a lineup featuring major acts like the Dave Matthews Band, Twenty One Pilots, and Gwen Stefani. While ticket refunds are being processed, many attendees have already incurred travel costs, and local businesses are facing lost revenue.

via The Washington Post|
#festival-cancellation#maryland#noreaster
Nor'easter Forces Cancellation of Oceans Calling Festival's Opening Day
entertainment22 days ago

Nor'easter Forces Cancellation of Oceans Calling Festival's Opening Day

The Oceans Calling music festival in Ocean City, Maryland, has canceled its Friday opening day due to severe weather. A powerful nor'easter caused significant beach erosion and high winds, preventing organizers from safely completing the site build. While Saturday and Sunday performances remain scheduled, refunds are being issued for affected tickets.

via WTOP News|
#dave-matthews-band#entertainment#hootie-and-the-blowfish
Nor'easter forces Oceans Calling to cancel Friday, adjust weekend schedule
local-news22 days ago

Nor'easter forces Oceans Calling to cancel Friday, adjust weekend schedule

Oceans Calling canceled its Friday opening day due to a nor'easter that caused beach erosion and prevented safe setup. The festival remains scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, but organizers have adjusted the Friday schedule for any remaining activities and issued refunds for affected tickets. Coastal flooding and high winds continue to impact the Eastern Shore.

via WBOC TV|
#coastal-flooding#delmarva#local-news
Maryland Health Officials Issue Measles Exposure Alert for Three Ocean City Venues
public-health29 days ago

Maryland Health Officials Issue Measles Exposure Alert for Three Ocean City Venues

The Maryland Department of Health has issued an exposure warning for three locations in Ocean City following a visit by an infected out-of-state resident. The individual was contagious while visiting a hotel, a pizzeria, and a restaurant in early September. Health officials advise unvaccinated individuals to monitor for symptoms for 21 days, noting that the virus can remain airborne for up to two hours after an infected person leaves. Maryland has confirmed 40 measles cases in 2026 so far.

via WTOP News|
#maryland#measles#ocean-city
Three Die After Ocean City Takeoff Crashes in Bowie, Maryland
crime-and-safety3 months ago

Three Die After Ocean City Takeoff Crashes in Bowie, Maryland

Three men died when a single-engine Piper Cherokee plane that took off from Ocean City, NJ en route to Montgomery County, PA crashed in a wooded area in Bowie, Maryland; investigators believe the aircraft may have been part of a local flight school training flight, and the NTSB and FAA are leading the investigation; no other injuries were reported.

via Patch|
#bowie-maryland#crime-and-safety#ntsb-faa-investigation
Ocean City Officials Address Safety Concerns Amid Boardwalk Incidents
local-news2 years ago

Ocean City Officials Address Safety Concerns Amid Boardwalk Incidents

During a chaotic Memorial Day weekend in Ocean City, NJ, police issued 1,306 curbside warnings and detained 23 juveniles for fights and shoplifting. Despite a stabbing incident involving teens from nearby towns, officials assured the public that the town remains safe and family-friendly. Measures are being considered to prevent future incidents, including increased police presence and potential ordinance changes.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
#juveniles#local-news#memorial-day
Teen Stabbed Amid Memorial Day Chaos on Ocean City Boardwalk
crime2 years ago

Teen Stabbed Amid Memorial Day Chaos on Ocean City Boardwalk

A 15-year-old boy was stabbed during a fight on the Ocean City, New Jersey boardwalk on Saturday night. The teenager's injuries are not life-threatening, and no arrests have been made yet. The incident is part of a larger issue with large crowds of teens causing disturbances during Memorial Day Weekend. Ocean City officials have warned that such behavior will not be tolerated.

via CBS News|
#boardwalk#crime#new-jersey
Teen Stabbed on Ocean City Boardwalk During Memorial Day Chaos
crime2 years ago

Teen Stabbed on Ocean City Boardwalk During Memorial Day Chaos

A 15-year-old boy was stabbed during an altercation on the Ocean City, NJ boardwalk over the holiday weekend. The teen sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at a local medical center. Several arrests were made, but it is unclear if the stabber was apprehended. The incident is part of a series of recent disturbances involving large crowds of teens in shore towns. Ocean City officials are urging better behavior and promising strict law enforcement.

via WPVI-TV|
#boardwalk#crime#memorial-day-weekend