OCEAN CITY – The Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) has resumed its shell recycling program in Ocean City ahead of the summer season.This year, Blu Crabhouse & Raw Bar, 94th Street Bull on the Beach, The Crab Bag, Embers Restaurant, Fager’s Island, Harrison’s Harbor Watch, Phillips Seafood House, Ropewalk, Skye Bar and Waterman’s Seafood Company are… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Who’s Playing When And Where – May 26, 2017
28th Street Pit And Pub410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy.Every Thursday: Locals’ Night With DJ BKSunday, May 28: Otto Grundman, 10 p.m.Adolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk, In The Beach Plaza HotelSaturday, May 27: Apple & BrittSunday, May 28: Billie Carlin’s BandAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinFriday, May 26: Frankie MoranSaturday, May 27: Danielle FurstEvery Monday:… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – May 26, 2017
As I drove around last weekend, I predicted there would be an uproar and a call for change regarding the Cruisin’ event. It wasn’t a huge leap because that’s been the case among local citizens for the last three years at least. I was on par there, but I was wrong when I concluded prematurely… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – May 26, 2017
Surf mats were popular until boogie boards took over in the late 1970s and many a “baby boomer” learned to the ride the waves on the canvas-covered inflatables.Called “rafts” by the tourists, the locals always referred to them as “surf mats.” Many became quite adept at riding them while kneeling or, in rare cases, even… Read more »
Local Agencies Still Waiting For State’s Legal Opinion On Topless Freedom Debate
OCEAN CITY — With the arrival of another summer season, local law enforcement is still waiting for an opinion from the Maryland Attorney General on the legality of women going topless in the same areas where men are allowed to go shirtless under the Equal Protection Act.Last August, at the request of Maryland resident Chelsea… Read more »
Swim Guide App’s Reporting Season Begins This Weekend
BERLIN – Assateague Coastkeeper and Assateague Coastal Trust announce the 2017 reporting season for the Swim Guide, an online tool and smartphone app to display local bacteria monitoring data.The app allows people to find safe beaches and swimming areas to recreate and enjoy their waterways in one easy place. The free smart phone app is… Read more »
Cops And Courts – May 26, 2017
Assault Arrest After Shoving Young ChildOCEAN CITY — A Baltimore man was arrested on assault and theft charges this week after allegedly shoving and knocking down his six-year-old daughter on the Boardwalk and later being found in possession of merchandise stolen from the Boardwalk store.Around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD)… Read more »
National Association Of Active And Retired Federal Employees Holds Biennial State Convention In Ocean City
The National Association of active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Maryland Federation held its biennial State Convention in Ocean City at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront at 66th Street. Drawing members from all over Maryland, chapter members voted on a slate of new officers for the state federation, and heard from several speakers. Pictured, seated from… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – May 26, 2017
Bad OC ExperienceEditor:We have been coming to Ocean City for many, many years and continue to visit as much as we can. We love Ocean City. This weekend was without a doubt the worst time we have ever had. We were literally trapped on 94th Street knowing that even driving north would take several hours.All… Read more »
Seven Arrested In Prostitution Sting Operation
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) and allied law enforcement agencies last week made seven arrests including four for prostitution during a sting operation into human trafficking in the resort.Late last week, the OCPD with the assistance of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office and Homeland… Read more »