It’s that time of year to reflect on how wise, or unwise in many cases, I was with my predictions for 2021 in this space last year.Right On The Money Fortunately, it was the right call to predict the year would not include any government-required stay-at-home orders in Maryland. COVID-19 vaccinations did become readily available… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Amid Ocean City’s endlessly changing landscape, perhaps no greater sudden disappearance will be missed more than the iconic Phillips Crab House.Phillips Crab House has been a fixture in Ocean City for nearly seven decades. Generations of locals and visitors have passed through the doors of the historic crab house, which encompasses a… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Funding from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will allow several county parks projects to move forward.The Worcester County Recreation and Parks Department was awarded $1 million in Local Parks and Playground Infrastructure (LPPI) funding for fiscal year 2022 through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The funding will be used… Read more »
Decatur’s Trybe Wise goes up strong during the Seahawks’ 84-34 win over Crisfield last week.Submitted photo
WEST OCEAN CITY — Over the last several months most businesses have adopted some form of “pivot, change and adapt” into their daily operations to better serve their customers. The latest example for the West-O Bottle Shop would be the “Build A Case” program.Though most consumers are accustomed to receiving a slight discount when purchasing… Read more »
SALISBURY – A discussion on recommended changes to the county’s charter highlighted a council meeting this week.On Tuesday, members of the Charter Review Committee (CRC) came before the Wicomico County Council to present 24 recommended charter changes for the council’s consideration. Chair Mike Dunn said the recommendations addressed some of the perceived charter issues that… Read more »
Visiting a new cityBison steakWorking out in the morningRandom warm December daysThick-skinned elected officialsA clear consciousSanta’s on fire trucksStaying in a new hotelShowing my kids something newNot working the day after ChristmasA great brunch after church
Atlantic Hotel 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Mondays: Earl BeardsleyCaptain’s Table 410-289-7192 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays: Phil PerdueCoins Pub 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Wednesday, Dec. 29: DJ Wax Friday, Dec. 31: Full CircleCrabcake Factory Bayside 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54 Selbyville, DE Wednesday, Dec…. Read more »
The Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) public art program’s latest utility box painting was completed recently by local artist Bill Cioccio. The project on South 1st Street was sponsored by Trimper’s Rides.
Ocean City had a different appearance 90 years ago. This photo, taken from the second-floor porch of the Atlantic Hotel in 1930, shows “rolling chairs” — the Boardwalk Tram of that era — prominently displayed in the foreground. The original bandstand, constructed in front of Dr. Francis Townsend, Sr. ‘s Washington Pharmacy, is the deck-style… Read more »