OCEAN PINES – Community members are invited to attend a public meeting regarding the Jenkins Point restoration project.On Monday, May 15, the Ocean Pines Association and Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) will co-host a public meeting on the Jenkins Point restoration project. The meeting, which will be held at 6 p.m. in the clubhouse meeting… Read more »
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Springfest Returns For 32nd Anniversary
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 began on Thursday, May 4,… Read more »
3rd Annual Bike Festival Offers Three Courses, Activities
WEST OCEAN CITY – Final preparations took place this week for the return of the Maryland Coast Bike Festival.On Saturday, May 6, community members are invited to join the third annual Maryland Coast Bike Festival. With more than 1,000 riders participating last year, event Coordinator Salty Selt said organizers are gearing up for an even… Read more »
Lifeguard Shortage To Impact Ocean Pines Pool Operations
OCEAN PINES – The association reports summer pool hours will likely be impacted as a lifeguard shortage continues.Because of continued staffing issues related to the national lifeguard shortage, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) expects some pools to operate with limited hours this summer. OPA officials said pool schedules are likely to be similar to rotating… Read more »
Ocean City Officials Launch ‘Somewhere To Smile About’ Rebranding Campaign
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 »
Springfest Kicks Off Thursday In Ocean City
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 Officials Voice Concerns About Former Dairy Queen Building; Owner: ‘We Could’ve Had This Done A Long Time Ago’
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 »
State’s Sports Complex Study Reviewed; Potential Task Force Eyed To Move Forward
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 »
Boardwalk Biking Restrictions Lifted During OC Festivals
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 »
Md. Gov. Signs Offshore Wind Legislation Into Law
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 »