The Art League of Ocean City annually awards scholarships for art education, funded by the Art League and the Katherine Ellen Brown Fund at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Pictured, from left, are Jan Perdue and Nancy Fortney, scholarship winners Jordan Riddleberger, Tate Shockley and Rebeka Kline, and Judy Tremellen. Not pictured was… Read more »
Barbara Purnell, president of Germantown School Community Heritage Center, received the prestigious Berlin Award at the 52nd Annual Award Banquet last month. The recipients of this award are selected for their unselfish effort and dedication to Berlin. Germantown School, a historical gem, was built by the community and Rosenwald Foundation in 1923 to educate African American… Read more »
Beefy’s was the first real fast food drive-through in Ocean City, opening in 1970. Located on Philadelphia Avenue between 17th and 18th streets, it preceded McDonald’s and other national chains by several years. Local kids made up over 80% of the help and for many this was their first job.A Beefy burger was the top… Read more »
SHOWELL – Musicians from the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra shared their love of music with local students during programs at Showell and Ocean City elementary schools last week.Last Monday musicians Terry and Laurel Ewell visited kindergarten and first grade students at Showell and Ocean City elementary schools. The visit was part of the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra… Read more »
BERLIN – A local shop looks to expand on the past year’s success with a move to a new Main Street location.Patty Jean’s Boutique, the clothing shop previously located on Broad Street, opened in May at 110 N. Main St. Patty Jeans owner Megan Cosman said she couldn’t resist the chance to take over the… Read more »
28th Street Pit And Pub410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy.Every Thursday: Locals’ Night With DJ BKAdolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk, In The Beach Plaza HotelFriday & Saturday, June 16 & 17:Apple & BrittSaturday, June 17: Billie Carlins BandAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinFriday, June 16: Brenda Golden & Michael SmithEvery Monday: Earl Beardsleywith Steve Harvey… Read more »
BERLIN – Start your Independence Day celebration early with an upbeat multimedia musical revue, produced by the Ocean Pines Players, for the whole family that celebrates the country and all its principles.In this one-time showing, the talented cast of adults and children will perform both classic and modern patriotic songs as well as entertaining and… Read more »
Every Friday: FORGE Youth And Family Meetings6:30-8:30 p.m. House of Mercy Sanctuary, behind House of Mercy Thrift Shop, Route 113, Selbyville. Small meal, music, games and life lessons. All are welcome. 443-513-1048.Every 1st Friday: Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. 410-641-7667.Every 2nd Friday: Food PantryNew Bethel United Methodist Church, 10203 Germantown Rd., Berlin…. Read more »
Ocean City did what it had to when its elected officials enacted an emergency ban on topless women. Whether the new ordinance will withstand a legal challenge will likely be determined in the future, but early word is it does not represent a constitutional infringement.Facing an onslaught of questions from the vacationing public and hundreds… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 38th Annual Small Boat Tournament gets underway on Saturday with the first of two fishing days.With several major offshore tournaments looming later this summer, some of the smaller boats in the resort’s sportfishing fleet will get their chance in the spotlight this weekend with the Ocean City Marlin… Read more »