OCEAN CITY — A 3-year-old girl and her grandmother were injured when they were struck by a vehicle on Baltimore Avenue near 1st Street on Thursday night.Around 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to the area of Baltimore Avenue and 1st Street for a reported vehicle collision involving a three-year-old… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Ocean City To Explore Gas, Electric Options For Boardwalk Tram Replacements
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week moved closer to resolution on the Boardwalk tram issue after approving a dual Request for Proposal (RFP) to explore options and benefits for both gasoline and electric replacements.For the last several months, the Transportation Committee and city staff have been exploring options for repairing or replacing the city’s… Read more »
Police Looking Ahead To Enforcement During Fall Auto Events
OCEAN CITY – In an effort to suppress illegal activity at vehicle-related special events this fall, Ocean City officials this week began discussions on enforcement and compliance measures for certain laws and ordinances.Among them is a new state law that prohibits individuals with diesel-powered vehicles from intentionally emitting exhaust onto other people and vehicles, a… Read more »
Two Restaurants Set For Vacant Gateway Grand Space
OCEAN CITY – Two restaurants will soon occupy vacant commercial space located in front of the Gateway Grand condominium complex.Brian and Lisa Bolter, owners of Red Red Wine Bar and Dry 85 in downtown Annapolis, will open Ocean City locations at the corner of Coastal Highway and 48th Street this fall.Brian Bolter said each restaurant… Read more »
Ocean Pines Board Rejects Food, Beverage Consultant Idea
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines officials opted not to hire a California restaurant consulting firm recommended by the community’s acting general manager.In a special meeting of the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors Sunday afternoon, a motion to accept a proposal from California’s Synergy Restaurant Consultants failed. Just two of the board’s seven directors… Read more »
Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley Gives Partners With Love For Lungs
Every month Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley Gives, a committee within ASC&D Serves, donates to employee-nominated charities or causes. For the month of May, it partnered with Love for Lungs, a tennis tournament that raises money for lung research at the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine. Above, Abigail Plylar, a local student, created this event… Read more »
5th Ocean Games On Tap For Saturday
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean Games and corresponding East Coast SUP Cup return to the resort on Saturday with hundreds of participants expected to compete in various long-distance swimming and stand-up paddleboard races all for a good cause.The 5th annual event set for next Saturday features a nine-mile open ocean swim off the beach in Ocean… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood – July 14, 2017
They might not have loved the 5 a.m. wake-up call but the boys had a great time crabbing the back bays last Saturday.I took Beckett, who was then 4, crabbing for the first time five years ago with our friend “Mr. Brad.” Although I clearly remember the experience and the 10 keepers we caught that… Read more »
Creative Solutions For Mobile Demand
How important is cell phone reception on the beach?Considering the ocean and beach views and family activities that should be garnering attention, it shouldn’t be critical. However, the disturbing fact of the matter in today’s world staying connected is imperative and, more importantly, expected.Today’s world seemingly revolves around multi-tasking, whether it be professional, educational or… Read more »
BomShell Boutique Adds Tanning Services To WOC Offerings
OCEAN CITY – Customers can build a summer tan and one-on-one relationships with knowledgeable staff at Beach Bronzed Tanning in West Ocean City.Located at the Ocean Creek Plaza, Beach Bronzed accompanies BomShell Boutique and offers organic sunless spray tans and tanning beds.Owner Gina March said Beach Bronzed offers customers both tanning beds and spray tan… Read more »