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Ocean City Church and Town Clash Over Homeless Shelter Operations

St. Paul's-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Ocean City is embroiled in a federal lawsuit with the town over its overnight shelter for the homeless. The church argues that the town's actions violate its religious rights, while Ocean City claims the shelter does not meet local zoning laws.

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