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1 day ago | 
coasttv.com | Kevin Zipay
DELMARVA - May 15th marks the official start of paid parking across several coastal towns, and for beachgoers, the cost of parking has never been steeper. From Rehoboth Beach to Dewey, Bethany, and Fenwick Island, hourly rates are now set at $4 — a jump that’s catching vacationers off guard. “A little higher than we're used to,” said Heidi Nickun, visiting with friends.
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2 days ago | 
coasttv.com | Kevin Zipay
FENWICK ISLAND, Del. - Residents and officials in Fenwick Island are hoping the proposed sidewalk project will bring long-awaited relief to a growing traffic concern, illegal U-turns that endanger pedestrians and disrupt local traffic flow. Craig Malone, a longtime Fenwick Island resident, said illegal U-turns have been a persistent problem near the Bayard Street intersection. Despite enforcement efforts last summer, the issue has continued. “Frequently,” Malone said.
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3 days ago | 
coasttv.com | Kevin Zipay
FENWICK ISLAND, Del. - While parts of Fenwick Island offer sidewalks for pedestrians, large stretches of road remain without any designated walkways—an issue town officials and residents hope to fix. On Tuesday, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) unveiled early renderings for a major sidewalk expansion project. The proposal, currently in the community feedback stage, would add sidewalks along Coastal Highway from James Street to Lighthouse Road.
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4 days ago | 
coasttv.com | Kevin Zipay
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Ocean City officials will discuss potential regulations on beach tents Tuesday, following a noticeable increase in both the number of tents and complaints from beachgoers in recent years. "I would probably ban them so we'd have an unobstructed view of the beach and not prevent people from walking down, back and forth," said local resident Mark Dekich.
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5 days ago | 
coasttv.com | Kevin Zipay
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Thousands of families flocked to Ocean City on Sunday to celebrate Mother’s Day, with many enjoying meals at packed local restaurants and spending time on the boardwalk. At The Bayside Skillet, co-owner Sidney Zweigbaum said business was booming. “I’m too busy to do this interview we’re so busy,” Zweigbaum said amid the morning rush. The restaurant was far from the only one bustling with diners hoping to treat their mothers to a special day.
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1 week ago | 
coasttv.com | Kevin Zipay
OCEAN CITY, Md. - As the summer season draws crowds of beachgoers to Ocean City, a brewing debate over short-term rental restrictions may soon be decided by the town’s voters. A newly submitted petition aims to overturn a recently approved ordinance that imposes a five-night minimum stay for short-term rentals in residential areas and mobile homes. The proposed rule, passed by the Ocean City Council, were aimed at preserving the character of year-round residential areas.
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1 week ago | 
coasttv.com | Kevin Zipay
OCEAN CITY, Md. - A former bank building in Ocean City has officially reopened its doors — this time as a museum dedicated to showcasing the resort town’s rich history. The new museum, which began construction in 2024, is now open to the public. Once the site of a bank, the building has been transformed into a cultural space offering visitors a fresh perspective on Ocean City’s past.
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1 week ago | 
coasttv.com | Kevin Zipay
OCEAN CITY, Md. - The Ocean City Council has approved a new promoter for OC Bikefest, following the termination of a previous agreement with OC Jams. Vacationer Richard Saunders says he’s excited to see bikes return to the coast. “I hope everybody has a good time. This is a good place to be,” Saunders said. Kickin Event LLC was officially approved Monday night to run OC Bikefest for 2025 and 2026, stepping in after OC Jams LLC defaulted on its contract with the town.
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1 week ago | 
coasttv.com | Kevin Zipay
OCEAN CITY, Md. – The future of Ocean City's 2025 Bikefest is in question after the town terminated its contract with the current promoter, OC Jams LLC, due to a default of the agreement. The issue is now set to go before the Ocean City Council tonight at 6 p.m.OC Jams had signed a three-year contract to host the annual motorcycle rally at the Inlet Parking Lot from 2023 through 2025. However, town officials confirmed OC Jams has stepped down after defaulting on its contract with the town.
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1 week ago | 
coasttv.com | Kevin Zipay
LEWES, Del.- Students, athletes and community members gathered at Cape Henlopen High School this weekend to support Morgan’s Message, a national nonprofit working to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health in student-athletes. The organization was founded in 2020, one year after the death of Morgan Rodgers, a Duke University lacrosse player who died by suicide in July 2019 after battling mental health struggles.
