OCEAN CITY – Resort leaders gathered this week to celebrate the launch of its rebranding campaign.On Wednesday, town officials, advertising representatives and local stakeholders joined together at the Ocean City Inlet to celebrate the launch of Somewhere to Smile About, a rebranding campaign aimed at increasing awareness of and visitation to Ocean City. As the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Springfest, a free, four-day event featuring handmade crafts, live music and food, returns to the Ocean City Inlet this weekend.Springfest will celebrate its 32nd anniversary at the Ocean City Inlet with a weekend of live entertainment and tasty food and a showcase of national and regional artists.Festivities begin on Thursday, May 4,… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Citing concerns about safety and security, the owner of the former Dairy Queen property said efforts are ongoing to redevelop the site.Last Friday, Town Manager Pat Schuchman came before the Fenwick Island Town Council to discuss a potential resolution declaring 1007 Coastal Highway a nuisance property. As the town awaits a building… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials say the formation of a task force could address concerns relating to a proposed sports complex.On Thursday, the Mayor and Council hosted the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center to review a market and economic analysis update for a proposed sports complex next to Stephen Decatur… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials in Ocean City last week agreed to establish time periods for allowing bicycles, pushcarts, certain electric bikes and other assistive mobility devices on the Boardwalk.Last week, the Mayor and Council had before it a resolution to establish the times for operating bikes, Class 1 electric bikes, pushcarts and mobility devices on… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Legislation expanding offshore wind energy in Maryland was signed into law last week.Last Friday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed the Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources (POWER) Act into law. Joined by representatives of offshore wind energy companies at the Tradepoint Atlantic facility in Sparrows Point, Moore highlighted several bills that will allow… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week approved a request for two new fire engines totaling more than $1.9 million.On Tuesday, the council voted 6-1, with Councilman John Gehrig opposed, to approve a request for two new replacement engines. Citing rising costs, supply chain issues and new emission standards, Fire Chief Richie Bowers said he… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The introduction of a room tax policy highlighted discussions at a resort work session this week.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council were presented with a draft policy that clarifies for what purposes room tax revenues can be used. City Manager Terry McGean said the proposed document resulted from recent budget discussions, during… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials say the town will soon seek bids for the renovation and remodel of a second museum location.On Tuesday, City Engineer Paul Mauser and Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Curator Christine Okerblom presented the Mayor and Council with an update regarding the museum’s efforts to restore the former Bank of Ocean City… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Officials say candidate applications remain open for this year’s board election.Ocean Pines Elections Committee Chair Tom Piatti said less than two weeks remain to submit candidate applications for the 2023 Ocean Pines Board of Directors election. To date, two association members – Elaine Brady and John Latham – have announced their candidacy.“Elaine… Read more »