SNOW HILL – A piece of Salisbury history has made its way to Snow Hill.The iconic sign that spent decades in front of the Polar Bar, the restaurant long considered “the” gathering spot for Salisbury teenagers, now hangs in Toy Town. Historic signs like the one from the Polar Bar add to the ambience in… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Bays Program Interns Conduct Bulkhead Monitoring Program
BERLIN – Interns with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) are finishing a months-long monitoring program that will determine the successfulness of a three-year-old bulkhead project in Ocean City.PVC pipes filled with sand and planted with native marsh grasses were installed along bulkheads at Bayshore Drive and Old Landing Road in 2013 as part of… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – August 18, 2017
OCEAN CITY1111 Edgewater AveFri-Mon 10-4New ConstructionDirect WaterfrontBoats slips availableFurnished 3BR/2.5BAPeck MillerColdwell Banker443-880-2341WEST OCEAN CITYWest Harbor VillageOld Bridge Rd/Rt 707Daily 11 – 5New ConstructionTownhomes andSingle Family HomesHarbor Homes443-366-2814WEST OCEAN CITYVillas at Inlet IsleDaily 11-3Waterfront THs3BR/4BAPJ AldridgeMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-251-7562BETHANY BEACHForest LandingDaily 12-5Carriage & VillaStyle HomesUp to 4BR/2500SFLuxury Upgrades1st Class AmenitiesRyan Homes302-539-3462FENWICK ISLANDLighthouse LakesDaily 12-5New Construction4BR/2.5BA HomesLakeside… Read more »
2017 White Marlin Open Ends In A Flourish
OCEAN CITY- The 2017 White Marlin Open (WMO) ended with a flourish last Friday after a sluggish start with a 95.5-pounder, the third largest in tournament history, taking first place and over $1.6 million.The 44th WMO last week got off to a rocky start with strong storms and rough seas keeping most of the registered… Read more »
Family Plans Boardwalk Property Verdict Appeal; Mayor Issues Statement Explaining City’s Position
OCEAN CITY — The fate of an iconic building on the east side of the Boardwalk is hanging in the balance this week with the heirs to the property preparing an appeal and the city claiming the site for the public good.Situated on the east side of the Boardwalk at South Division Street, the property… Read more »
Berlin Council Supports ‘Rails And Trails’ Bike Path Idea
BERLIN – Plans for a bike path along the railroad tracks in Berlin are expected to move forward following approval of a design proposal.On Monday the Berlin Town Council approved a design and engineering proposal for the Berlin Bikeways Project from Davis, Bowen & Friedel (DBF). Dave Engelhart, the town’s planning director, said all of… Read more »
‘It’s all about the kids. We just want them to have an amazing day and we want the families to feel loved and supported and not judged’
OCEAN CITY – Surfers Healing returned to the beaches of Ocean City this week for a day-long surfing camp that gives children with autism and their families a sense of support and community.On Wednesday, 200 children with autism gathered in front of the Castle in the Sand Hotel where they were given the opportunity to… Read more »
Plans Approved For Redevelopment Of Old Saute Café Site
OCEAN CITY — An uptown Ocean City property with a tragic past will be redeveloped with a mixed-use commercial and residential project after resort planners this week approved the site plan for the long-awaited redevelopment.The Planning Commission on Tuesday approved a site plan for an addition to the UpTown Center along the west side of… Read more »
Berlin’s Popularity Jump Leads To Parking Change
BERLIN – Officials agreed to limit parking to the east side of Jefferson Street in an effort to improve accessibility.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted to limit parking to the east side of Jefferson Street following a recommendation from Police Chief Arnold Downing. On the west side of the street, “no parking” signs will… Read more »
Federal Judge Orders $281K Bond Before Hearing White Marlin Open Verdict Appeal
OCEAN CITY — It remains to be seen if the disqualified angler from the 2016 White Marlin Open will be successful in appealing a federal judge’s ruling denying his $2.8 million prize, but one aspect is clear it will cost him more money for the attempt.In June, a U.S. District Court judge ruled in favor… Read more »