Ocean City beaches reopen
Maryland beaches in Ocean City and Assateague reopen, are clear of medical waste
Beaches in Ocean City and Assateague State Park, which closed Sept. 15, due to medical waste washing ashore, reopened Friday morning.
Ocean City reopens for swimming, surfing after medical waste found in water
Maryland officials closed the island’s beaches last Sunday when about 50 used needles, feminine hygiene products and other debris rolled in with the tide.
Ocean City reopens beaches after unknown medical waste found along Va., Del., Md. shores
Days after garbage of unknown origin washed ashore in Ocean City, Maryland, town officials are reopening the beaches to the public, according to a statement.To
Medical debris decreased ‘significantly’ in Ocean City Monday, officials say, but swimming still off limits
Swimming is still off limits in Ocean City as medical waste, including hypodermic needles, continue to wash ashore. Ocean City Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald said in a statement Monday evening the amount of debris has “significantly decreased,
Ocean City, Assateague Island reopen days after ‘medical waste’ wash ashore
Two popular beach destinations along the coasts of Maryland and Virginia — Ocean City and Assateague Island — reopened to swimmers after closing for nearly a week following reports of medical waste washing ashore.
After days of medical waste cleanup, Ocean City is open for swimming again
After five days of cleaning washed up medical waste, Ocean City officials say they're confident swimming is safe.
Ocean City reopens beach to swimmers, surfers after medical waste cleared
Ocean City announced Friday that the beach is finally open again to surfers and swimmers. Here's all the latest information.
After medical waste washed ashore, some Maryland beaches ‘hope to reopen’ oceanfront access within days
State and local officials at oceanfront beaches from Delaware to Virginia that closed due to medical waste washing ashore are hopeful that they could reopen to the public “in the next few days.”
Needles, syringes among medical waste washing ashore on some Maryland beaches
Maryland State Parks announce Assateague State Park and other beaches are restricting ocean access after medical waste is found washing ashore.
Ocean City water reopened, officials say
Ocean City is back open for swimmers and surfers, according to a post on the town of Ocean City's website. The water had been closed since Sunday after medical waste was observed washing ashore, according to the Maryland Park Service.
Ocean City beaches reopen after closure due to medical waste washing ashore
The beaches are back open in Ocean City to swimmers and surfers. After what appeared to be medical waste washing up on the beaches of Ocean City over the weekend, with things like tampon applicators,
Ocean City deli Rosenfeld’s closes Monday, but owner plans new store
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UPDATE: Ocean City beach remains closed into Wednesday, with new update from town
The town of Ocean City added an update Wednesday to its official page stating why, as of Wednesday afternoon, the beach ...
Maryland, Delaware beaches on alert after hazardous materials wash ashore
Several popular beaches along the Maryland and Delaware coast were closed to swimming after medical waste, including needles, washed ashore last week. Swimming was prohibited at beaches that included ...
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The Night of Elegance event gives the homeless community in Georgetown hope
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Questions are Being Raised in Ocean City About Whether or not Bike Week is Worth it
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Ocean City announces big change for Springfest 2025. Here's when it will take place
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Ocean City beach patrol to go off duty, Sunday
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