Mario’s was one of Ocean City’s legendary restaurants. Opened in 1954 by Vera and Jack Maiorana on 22nd Street and Philadelphia Avenue, it served an extensive Italian menu as well as some of the best steaks in Ocean City. The carryout shop was home to delicious subs that people still talk about today.Mario’s was a favorite… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2019
Things I Like – July, 19 2019
A sunset and a drinkAn outdoor shower with sandNights when the kids fall asleep earlyA house full of local art workNetflix’s ‘Stranger Things’Smell of fresh mintA full day at Jolly Roger’s Splash mountainBolognese sauceWhen a home renovation project is doneVideo of the Coast Guard stopping the drug smuggling submarineDays when my phone doesn’t ring
Rare Air Incident With A Positive Outcome
Happy endings are uncommon when it comes to plane malfunctions requiring emergency landings, but that’s exactly what happened on Tuesday night in the ocean.The term “crash” is largely debated in this instance, as aviation folks seem to prefer soft landing or forced emergency landing. Whatever the case, the fact Tuesday’s situation off 23rd Street in… Read more »
Shorebirds Donate $4,269 To Peninsula Breast Center
The Delmarva Shorebirds, Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, recently delivered a donation of $4,269 to the Peninsula Breast Center. The proceeds are the result of the Shorebirds’ Star Wars night in May, when players wore themed jerseys that were auctioned off following the game. Joining Shorebirds Assistant General Manager Jimmy Sweet and Sherman,… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – July 19, 2019
FENWICK ISLAND 30068 Sanctuary Dr The Overlook Tues-Sat 10-5 Sun-Mon 12-5 New Construction Single Family Homes Bayfront Community NV Homes 302-988-2185WEST OCEAN CITY West Harbor Village 9800-32 Mooring View Lane Thurs-Mon 11-5 New Construction Townhomes Harbor Homes 443-366-2814OCEAN PINES 13 Bearberry Road Sat 11-2 Single Family Home 3BR/2.5BA Lauren A. Smith Keller Williams 410-245-9915
The Resorter … Revisited – July 19, 2019
Summer of 1959Volume VEdition 1Issue HighlightsSome of the new enhancements made to private sector businesses before the 1959 season was “a complete rebuilding program with new units being added on the Inlet and bayside to practically double the capacity” at the Oceanic Motel.Mr. and Mrs. John Hodkinson, owners/managers, invited guests to The Purnell apartments between… Read more »
Cops & Courts – July 19, 2019
Beach Bar Assault, TheftOCEAN CITY — An Ocean City woman was arrested on assault and other charges after allegedly accosting a juvenile male on the beach.Around 9:25 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer assisting with an assault investigation interviewed a juvenile male who told police he was on the beach near… Read more »
SoDel Cares Donates $4,000 To Camp Barnes
Voices From The Readers – July 19, 2019
Council Intent On Growing OverspendingEditor,The City Council of the Town of Ocean City voted unanimously to pass Ordinance 2019-12 on first reading. Upon final passage scheduled for Aug. 5, 2019, this ordinance will provide the Mayor & City Council (M&CC) the authority to establish a line of credit with a local bank for up to… Read more »