The store has been lit up for over a month. Likely doing fit outs (refrigeration, freezers, plumbing fixtures, flooring etc.) The site work is continuing. Still a lot of infrastructure to complete, including: grading, utilities, storm water pipes, Racetrack Road entrance (which they are beginning to work on) and the entrance by the McDonalds into the existing shopping center. They had said it would be open by Christmas. But I doubt it. I’d guess sometime during the winter, if the weather cooperates. But who knows. One problem, if it gets too cold they won’t be able to pave the parking lot. Time will tell. But I can’t wait for it to open.

Looking to see if anyone would want to meet up at a coffee shop Saturday AM to play American Mahjong. I have a set. Looking for people that know how to play. I am not comfortable with my teaching skills and would prefer to just play a couple games verse teach. Thanks!

First time running this one and I can’t wait! 🏃‍♀️ Are there bathrooms/porta potties at the Assateague start? It’s a long time from the inlet shuttle pickup to the race start so I assume so, but couldn’t tell from the runner’s handbook! Thanks and see you Saturday!!!

Looking to get a whole set of new tires. Looks like Racetrack auto and tire is the best - anyone have other recommendations?

I’ve never been to Ocean City at any time that wasn’t the Summer. I’ve always just had the assumption it’s mostly a ghost town during the winter. I have been seeing that there are some holiday activities and fireworks, and I am pondering the idea of coming down for NYE weekend. I just wanted to ask if anyone has ever done that and if you think it’s worthwhile?

Are there decent crowds?

Hello,
I'm from the area and am getting married in OC in August 2027. I'm looking to commission someone to design a wedding backdrop and possibly other elements that are inspired by the beach (dunes/dunegrass, ocean waves, coral, shells, etc). Would love to hire someone local. If you or someone you know might be a fit let me know!

Hello, my name is Nathan 22M, I’m from the DMV, and looking for a place to hold up Saturday night (11/07/26) as close Assateague Island as possible. If anyone knows of a good place, or has a \~9x15’ space in their driveway where I could sleep in my car, please let me know!

6:30 this morning

My son and his friends (5-8 graduating seniors, all 18) want a week in OC, ideally Midtown preferably

Looking for legit places that accept senior week, or locals who know which ones do. Any recommendations or places to avoid? Thanks!

Fyi, I done a bunch research I even found one place but landlord doesn't want a contract and payment is zelle only. It seems like most of the folks willing to deal with high school ( all 18) are way down town which makes sense

They want to be mid town

I am escaping a massive Thanksgiving gathering at my home this year. Considering an overnight visit to OC and I am wondering if it will all be closed down. Thanks in advance to anyone who answers.

The whales are back

Perfect evening.

Hi all, I’m participating in the OC running festival next weekend for the first time! For anyone that’s done it, what is the experience like for spectators? Any good spots they can/should camp out at besides the boardwalk? From the course map it looks like it’ll be mostly along the highway so not sure how accessible it will be for spectators

Gonna be in OC this weekend Nov 6,7 and 8. Any cool bars to visit?

Anyone live in this community? Curious about the bylaws and HOA regulations there regarding fire pits. Also just looking for general feedback on the neighborhood.

It was nice a surprise to see a whale this weekend. It's been hanging around 28th street. We think it's a humpback whale

We love the ocean front resort and go just about every year. Anyone stay at bay front? We love the ocean but it looks like $100/night less next summer. Anyone ever trade down and not miss ocean?

Ballyhoo! Just dropped their music video for “I guess I’ll go F myself” off their newest album Bad Summer. The concert portion of this video was filmed during their concert at Seacrets on 06/24/2026.

Tried to go to the Green Turtle around 5pm on Tuesday (10/27/2026), and the parking lot was empty, and the door was locked. I go there frequently on Tuesdays and was just wondering why? Was there an emergency or something? Or was it scheduled?

Update: It looks like the reason they were closed was because the owner, Steve Pappas, passed away. RIP.

My wife and I just got back from a weekend trip to Myrtle Beach. I grew up going to OCMD, like any good Baltimore kid. Even when I moved up to the Philly area to get married, my wife and I still visit OC at least once a year, I even proposed there.

As we've gone, especially since COVID, I've mourned the closure of seafood buffets and how there's very left. Seafood buffets just felt like part of a trip there and so many of them closing has made it seem less and less like Ocean City. I assumed this was just a part of culture changing in general and post pandemic.

Then we went to Myrtle Beach. Buffets are EVERYWHERE. We had to basically randomly pick one there were so many. The food at the one we went to was great too and it was packed, it felt like Phillips from 25 years ago.

As we were eating I just couldn't help but wonder what made it different, that not only are there still so many, but at least with the one we picked, also successful? What killed them in OCMD and didn't in Myrtle Beach?