BERLIN — The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) will activate a new traffic signal at the Route 113 (Worcester Highway) and Route 818 (Main Street) intersection in Berlin on Saturday, Jan. 14.The traffic signal will be in flash-only mode for 72 hours beginning Saturday to give motorists a chance to get used… Read more »
BERLIN – The speed limit will be lowered on a road where two pedestrians died this year in separate hit-and-run collisions.Senator Mary Beth Carozza announced Wednesday the Maryland State Highway Administration’s decision to lower the speed limit from 50 mph to 40 mph on Gray’s Corner Road. The senator said the move will increase public… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The weather is expected to improve just in time for the 25th anniversary of the Endless Summer Cruisin Car Show, which will be celebrated throughout the weekend, beginning Thursday, Oct. 6.This four-day automotive event continues to be one of the eastern region’s most popular fall car shows with hot rods, cool classics,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Jeep Week gets underway Thursday and runs through Sunday.The 2022 highlight is what organizers are calling, “The Great Jeep Week Hangout,” when an aerial group photo of more than 1,500 participating Jeeps will take place. The photo op is happening at the West Ocean City Park & Ride on Route… Read more »
BERLIN — The 14th Annual Berlin Peach Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., on the grounds of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, 208 North Main Street. Admission is free.Mayor Zack Tyndall will officially open the festival and Duncan Showell American Legion Post will present the colors. All… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The OC Air Show returns this weekend with a practice day on Friday followed by full performances on Saturday and Sunday beginning at noon.The official event is centered around 17th Street with admission areas on the beach, but the performers are visible for many blocks north and south. Tickets are available for… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – This weekend marks the return of the 31st Annual Cruisin Ocean City, beginning Thursday and running through the weekend.This nationally recognized event attracts more than 3,000 customs, hot rods, street machines, classics and more. While the main events take place at the beachside Inlet parking lot and Ocean City’s convention center there… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City will once again be aglow in green as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, sponsored by the Delmarva Irish-American Club, returns Saturday, March 12.While COVID-19 restrictions forced the cancelation of this Ocean City tradition in 2020 and 2021, the DIAC has confirmed the parade will return this year and… Read more »
SALISBURY – Schools in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties received $90,024 in grant funding through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s 2021 Fall Education Grants Program.As students have returned to in-person learning, teachers are eager to jumpstart new programs that are engaging and supportive of current needs. Funds will be distributed across 23 school-based… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s 29th annual Winterfest of Lights will return as a walking holiday event on Thursday, Nov. 18 with an expanded path route.The opening ceremony will return with a magical display and tree lighting beginning at 5:30 p.m. and is free to the public this one night only.Adding to the winter wonderland… Read more »