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‘Well-Designed’ Employee Housing Project Eyed For Downtown Ocean City

OCEAN CITY -- Resort planners this week approved a five-story mixed-use project on a prominent downtown street corner that could become the “poster child” for seasonal employee housing. The Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday approved the significant redevelopment of...Read More

Race Events’ Renewal Sparks Debate About Impact On Police

OCEAN CITY -- The seemingly innocuous approval of two popular special events this week turned into a larger, often tense, debate about the town’s commitment to rebranding its image and the morale of its police force. Included on the Mayor...Read More

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Expanded West Ocean City Pedestrian-Bike Path Being Designed For Route 50

WEST OCEAN CITY – A shared-use path along Route 50 in West Ocean City is expected to bring safety and awareness to pedestrians and bicyclists. On Thursday, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and Worcester County...Read More

Homeless Incidents, Complaints On Rise In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY – Year after year, visitors flock to the Ocean City Boardwalk, eager to take in the sights and sounds of the iconic promenade. They relish in the raucous sounds of arcade games and the enticing aromas wafting from...Read More

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DSCN2718 — Big Fish Classic: Partners Brian Roberts and John Lewis

DSCN2721 — Big Fish Classic: Kathleen Lewis and Claire Campbell

DSCN2723 — BIg Fish Classic: Local artist George Kalwa and sponsor Fin & Field’s Lewie Aldridge

DSCN2727 — Adolfo’s: Birthday girl Audrey Podowski, front right, and her family

DSCN2729 — Adolfo’s: Dotsy Roarty, Stephanie Meehan, Linda Merryman, Donna Greenwood, Connie Rogers and June Todd

DSCN2731 — Adolfo’s: Owners Kim and David Griffin and Mama Audrey

DSCN2745 — Berlin’s ThrowDown: Event coordinators Kevin Myers and Michelle and John Fager

DSCN2746 — Berlin’s ThrowDown: Gwen, Monica, Natalie and Matt Crisafulli

DSCN2749 — Berlin’s ThrowDown: Musicians Chris Hall and Patsy Stephens

DSCN2751 — Berlin’s ThrowDown: Russell and Karen Barrett

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Atlantic United Methodist Church Thrift Store volunteers Diane Kleinfelter and Gary and Shirley German were getting ready for their popular bag sale taking place Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Arts A 8-18 — Irene Panella had a great time with her granddaughter Tiffany Curtis at Patrick Henry’s studio last Friday during Berlin’s 2nd Friday art stroll.

Arts B 8-18 — Musicians Kevin Brown and Dave Nedrow entertained the many guests that at the Ocean City Center for the Arts during 1st Friday art night earlier this month.

Arts C 8-18 — Kay and Jack Jester are seen here at the Juxtaposition art gallery in Berlin last Friday for 2nd Friday art stroll.

Arts D 8-18 — Kay and Jack Jester are seen here at the Juxtaposition art gallery in Berlin last Friday for 2nd Friday art stroll.

Arts E 8-18 — Art lovers Mary Beth Lampman and Monica Forrester enjoyed all the art work displayed at the Worcester County Arts Council last Friday during art night in Berlin.

Arts F 8-18 — Photographer Rick Hunt had his work on display at Maker’s Market in Berlin last Friday for 2nd Friday art night.

Arts G 8-18 — Jewelry artist Sydney Waters was excited to show her works at the Ocean City Center for the Arts earlier this month for 1st Friday arts night.

Arts H 8-18 — Artist/photographer Gerilyn Gordon Gaskill had her work on display at the Ocean City Center for the Arts during 1st Friday art night earlier this month.

Arts I 8-18 — Kate Cashman, owner of Juxtaposition art gallery, enjoyed greeting guests and celebrating her birthday last Friday in Berlin.

Arts J 8-18 — Silk artist Mitzi Ash had a great time at the Ocean City Center for the Arts during 1st Friday art night earlier this month.

Arts K 8-18 — Author Leonora “Peachy” Dixon signed copies of her book “My Peachy City” during 1st Friday art night at the Ocean City Center for the Arts.

1 9-15 — Michelle Milligan, Ted Hogue, Ernie Milligan and Inga Hogue enjoyed the Cavallaro and Cleary Visual Art Foundation (CCART) Denim and Dazzle Gala at Salisbury B.P.O. Elks Lodge 817.

2 9-15 — Sandy Waller and Kathryn Gray attended the CCART Denim and Dazzle Gala.

3 9-15 — Sharon Clark, Carol Meyers, Leslie Fisher, Ed Ripper and Bill Fisher dined during the CCART Denim and Dazzle Gala.

4 9-15 — Katrina Przybylowski, with Miss Z, and Kim Weems were among the entrants in the First State Rabbit and Cavy Club show at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury.

5 9-15 — Judge Robert Frizzell chatted with Debbie Athey during the First State Rabbit and Cavy Club show.

6 9-15 — Terri Mueller, Jean Goblinger and Jen Hart enjoyed the SBY Fridays at Five event in downtown Salisbury.

7 9-15 — Cypress and Andrew Manders played cornhole during the SBY Fridays at Five event.

8 9-15 — Kaylee Hemming, Deborah Delamater, Erin Andersen and Sara Deming showed off Beacon and Sada, two of the dogs available for adoption through the Humane Society of Wicomico County, during the Bark For Life of Wicomico County, a dog walk to benefit the American Cancer Society, at the Salisbury Dog Park and Kiwanis Pavilion in Salisbury.

9 9-15 — Julie Wheatley, with Keeper, and Nicole Adams, with Scarlette, participated in the Bark For Life of Wicomico County.

10 9-15 — Tyler Williams and Joy Chestnut brought Thor to the Bark for Life of Wicomico County.

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