Motel Row developed in the mid-1950s and early 1960s in part because of the post-World War II “baby boom” and the opening of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Easier travel to the beach and the desire of young families for casual accommodations with easy parking spurred the development of the vacant land between 15 and 33rd… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2016
Park Closure Would Impact Viewing Of Horseshoe Crab Spawning
OCEAN CITY — An unintended side effect of a proposed nighttime closure of Sunset Park came to light this week in the form of a potential loss of opportunity to witness one of the resort area’s most amazing natural spectacles.For months, Ocean City officials have debated a potential reduction of the nighttime hours at Sunset… Read more »
State, Local Officials Discuss West OC Safety Priorities
WEST OCEAN CITY — Local legislators and bicycle advocates hosted a group of state officials earlier this week to discuss ways to make West Ocean City a safer and more usable place for bikers and pedestrians.Worcester County Commissioner Bud Church called the effort one of his top priorities from a safety perspective for one of… Read more »
Resort Planning Commissioners Talk Airbnb; OC Comp Plan May Address Airbnb
OCEAN CITY — One of the fastest growing platforms for connecting visitors with rentals in Ocean City could be getting a closer look after resort planners this week expressed a need to examine potential regulations for Airbnb.Airbnb enables property owners to rent homes, apartments and even single rooms to visitors searching online for accommodations in… Read more »
School Calendar Survey Deserves Parents’ Time
Worcester County parents are currently being asked to weigh in on proposed calendar options for the 2016-2017 school year via the school system’s website at www.worcesterk12.com.Normally, this is a mundane affair, but it’s not this year for several reasons. It’s actually an important exercise for local parents and worthy of the several minutes it takes… Read more »
Q&A With Mary Beth Carozza: Delegate Preparing For Second Session in Annapolis
OCEAN CITY — Republican Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (District 38-C) has her bags packed and is ready to head toward the state capital next week as the 2016 legislative session kicks off in Annapolis.It’s Carozza’s second session as a delegate and she’s looking to build momentum from a freshman session that saw her appointed to… Read more »
Assateague Marks Death Of Scientist With Island Legacy
ASSATEAGUE — The entire Assateague community recently mourned the passing of Dr. Jay Kirkpatrick, the scientist developed the population control method used by the National Park Service to manage the Maryland herd on the barrier island.Kirkpatrick, founder of the Science and Conservation Center, passed away in mid-December after a brief, but serious illness. The Assateague… Read more »
Thanks To Weather, Winterfest Attendance Jumps 14% In Resort
OCEAN CITY — Near-perfect weather along with summer-like crowds on many weekends during the holidays resulted in a new attendance records for Winterfest this year, Ocean City officials learned on Monday.While the weather has taken a sudden turn for the worse this week with a return of winter temperatures, many days in late November and… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Your batteries should be fully recharged by now, making you more than eager to get back into the swing of things full time. Try to stay focused so that you don’t dissipate your energies.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You’re eager to charge straight ahead into your new responsibilities…. Read more »
Company Finding Foreign Workers On Their Own Land
OCEAN CITY — Annemarie Conestabile says she’s always thinking about summer time in Ocean City, even when she’s in China in the dead of winter.Conestabile is the program director for the J-1 visa program at United Work and Travel in Ocean City and she and her team have already been taking their annual treks to… Read more »