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Fireworks, Fear, and Lawlessness: Ocean City’s July 4th Chaos Reveals a Growing Crisis of Public Disorder
What began as a patriotic celebration turned into a scene of terror on Ocean City’s iconic Boardwalk. As illegal fireworks exploded into the crowd, families fled in panic, mistaking the chaos for gunfire. In the age of viral videos and lawless flash mobs, Maryland’s beach jewel faced a sobering truth: public safety is no longer a guarantee when bad actors exploit the system and leaders fail to restore order.