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4 Philly weekend getaways to refresh your soul

Escape Philly with 4 refreshing weekend getaways. From Poconos mountains to Jersey Shore beaches, find peace and relaxation in 2025.

Your Week Ahead: April 1 to 7, 2025

A shaggy dog play opens in Boca, and art fills the Ave at the Delray Affair. Plus, Tortuga Music Festival and more in your week ahead.

Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal

A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.

The Craic of the Round Ireland Race

Herb McCormick joins the crew of the Beneteau 44.7 Black Magic in this past summer's Round Ireland Race, one of the toughest distance races in existence.

Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?

Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?

The 50 Best Beach Towns In The South 2025

The South is home to some of the finest stretches of sand and coastal communities in the country. Here are our readers' favorite beach towns, from peaceful islands to fun-filled vacation spots.

How To Spend A Chic Weekend In Plymouth

Our guide to the best hotels, restaurants, and things to do in Plymouth, from Boringdon Hall to Plymouth Gin Distillery.

Why the shores of the Red Sea turn pink every year

Researchers studied the annual mass deaths of pink amphipods in Eilat. Climate change and disease were ruled out.

Follow the Fader

An interview with Japanese artist Ichiko Aoba about studying with Anmi Yamada, diving, and the inspiration behind her album ‘Luminescent Creatures.'

How better water systems can help a city survive the next firestorm

Santa Rosa. Paradise. Boulder County. Lahaina. Los Angeles. All are places that have shown that American cities and their water systems weren’t built to withstand wildfire, experts say.

LIST: Road closures announced ahead of Myrtle Beach Marathon in March

The city announced which roads will be closed for the big event, set to welcome thousands of runners on March 1.

Why Did the Seal Cross the Road? To Get to Connecticut’s Pizza Haven.

The police in New Haven, Conn., found a young seal wandering the streets and aided in its rescue. “Maybe we should just start keeping mackerel in the cruisers,” one officer suggested.

Rio de Janeiro's hottest day in at least a decade sends residents to the beach

Rio de Janeiro recorded its hottest day in at least a decade when temperatures reached 44 degrees Celsius (111 F) on Monday as residents flocked to the ocean to try to cool off. It was the highest temperature since the southeastern Brazilian city started a climate alert system just over 10 years ago.

'Lost City' reveals chemical pathways that could explain the origin of life

Scientists explore Lost City, in the Atlantic, where chemical reactions in hydrothermal vents could explain the origin of life.

OC students donate cookies and signs for Valentine’s Day

Third graders from Ocean City Elementary School donated cookies and handmade signs to the Sheriff and Fire Marshal’s office for Valentine’s Day. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@wmdt.

The Black Experience: How African Americans overcame segregation on the shore

Here on the shore lies a deep and telling history of segregation and discrimination. Historians, like Delaware State University assistant professor, Anton House are untangling and educating our local community about the shore’s troubling past.

Dystopian West Coast city joins growing list of areas that NASA warns are sinking into the ocean

This West Coast city, infamous for its drug crisis and spate of crimes, can now add the fact it's slowly sinking into the Pacific Ocean to its growing list of problems.

Gracie Hunt jets off to forget Super Bowl pain

Following the Kansas City Chiefs' tough 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2025 Super Bowl, Gracie Hunt, daughter of Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, is taking some time to recharg

Panda Mania sweeps Hong Kong as naming contest is underway for first locally-born cubs

Panda fever has gripped the world once again, this time in Hong Kong where residents compete to name the city’s first locally born giant panda cubs.

SC's saltmarsh sparrows are going extinct. What do they tell us about a changing climate?

On an average, it takes up to 12 years to add a species to the federal Endangered Species list, a backlog activists say puts vulnerable SC wildlife at risk.

The naming competition for Hong Kong’s giant panda twin cubs is now open

Ahead of Hong Kong’s giant panda cubs debuting to the public for the first time on February 16, the government has opened the naming competition for these two baby bears. All Hong Kong residents are invited to submit a pair of names for the twin cubs that reflect their physical traits and characteristics.

Ocean City calendar packed with Seacrets' Love on Tap, much more for 150th anniversary

February brings a month of celebration as the Town of Ocean City continues its 150th anniversary festivities. Upcoming events to add to your calendar.

Mike Yardley: The spirit of Santa Monica

Mike Yardley describes his adventures in California's Santa Monica - with visits to the iconic Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, and institutions like Chez

Pandas to the economic rescue

Meanwhile, economic malaise is hurting spending by tourists from mainland China, who make up the majority of visitors to the financial hub. “The pandas will provide a temporary boost,” said Carlos Casanova, senior Asia economist at Union Bancaire Privee.

Asteroid's odds of hitting Earth go up as Webb telescope is tasked with studying potential "city-killer"

Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032.

Green Day, Noah Kahan, and Fall Out Boy To Headline Ocean’s Calling 2025

Green Day, Noah Kahan, and Fall Out Boy have been announced as the headliners for the 2025 edition of Oceans Calling Festival when it returns to the Boardwalk in Ocean

January wasn't expected to break global temperature records. But it did.

The planet has been shattering heat records for the past two years. That was expected to ease in January—and the fact that it didn't has climate researchers worried.

Oceans Calling Reveals 2025 Lineup: Green Day, Noah Kahan, Vampire Weekend, Fall Out Boy, Weezer, More

Oceans Calling will make waves once again in 2025 as the festival makes its return to the shores of Ocean City, MD on September 26th–28th.

Green Day, Noah Kahan, and Fall Out Boy Top Oceans Calling 2025 Lineup

The lineup for Oceans Calling 2025 has been announced with Green Day, Noah Kahan, Fall Out Boy, Lenny Kravtiz, Vampire Weekend, and more. Get ticket info here.

Ocean City Pushed on Videotaping Planning Board Meetings

Some local residents who would like the opportunity to video-record Planning Board meetings met resistance when they tested the waters on Wednesday, Feb. 5, but they ultimately found out that such recording is permitted,

Get ready to groove in the sand: Oceans Calling 2025 lineup brings big names to Ocean City

The Oceans Calling lineup is out!Headliners like Green Day, Noah Kahan, and Fall Out Boy are some of the artists expected to perform at the 3-day festival in O

Oceans Calling 2025 Lineup Announced

One of Ocean City’s most popular music festivals, scheduled to return in September, has released their upcoming lineup.

Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Weezer hear the Oceans Calling in OCMD

Out Boy, and Weezer will head to the Ocean City Inlet in Maryland for the third Oceans Calling Festival this September.

Oceans Calling 2025 lineup released

Ocean City announced the lineup for the 2025 Oceans Calling Festival, which includes headliners Green Day, Noah Kahan, Fall Out Boy, and Weezer.

Green Day, Fall Out Boy and many more bound for Oceans Calling 2025 in OCMD: The lineup.

Oceans Calling Festival is set to return for its third year in Ocean City, Maryland, from Sept. 26-28, 2025. Here's a look at the official lineup.

Green Day, Noah Kahan, Fall Out Boy headline star studded three-day concert in Ocean City

Oceans Calling revealed a mega lineup for their third annual three-day concert later this year. The festival goes down at the Ocean City inlet September 26-28.