It was a good public policy call by the Mayor and Council to allow the registered voters of Ocean City to decide whether their elected officials should get considerable pay increases.The issue will be in the form of a referendum on the municipal ballot for Ocean City citizens next month. The specific recommendation to increase… Read more »
As soon as talk of a game changing concert festival began in Ocean City, there was tremendous excitement. I admit to initial skepticism about the concept of the Oceans Calling Festival until I researched the C3 Presents company, which was to handle booking of the bands. It was clear this event was going to be… Read more »
Parenting a special needs kid can be at times like walking cautiously through a minefield. What’s key through the navigation is optimism.The trouble is not always visible. The route previously deemed safe one day can be disastrous on another. What brought on anxiety and peace once may not always and vice versa. Every day truly… Read more »
Laughing with friendsEdgewater Avenue during a stormPasta leftovers for lunchWhat sleeping in means now compared to when I was youngerAdmiring a butterfly through a windowFish cooked on a grillWings with footballRemembering conversations with people no longer hereWhen a small steamed crab surprisesSeacrets by boat once a yearA good first drive in golf
What should Ocean City do next year with the traditional pop-up rally weekend?This is the question after a no show from the troublemakers this year on the heels of last year’s quiet weekend. Though it merits attention and consideration, a decision is not necessary today.Ocean City deserves praise for its approach to the pop-up rally…. Read more »
Laughing may not cure everything, but it sure helps me to see the lighter side of things through this parenting journey of life.Some examples of late: Things have been a bit bumpy with Carson, 12, at school of late as he adjusts to the new faces and environment. Transitions are tough for him, resulting in… Read more »
Teens who like volunteeringOvercoming adversity storiesTrusting first impressionsSeeing a foal during an Assateague visitCool morning, warm afternoonsA pile of big leavesA road trip with little trafficThe last piece of a difficult puzzlePulling off a big surpriseIced tea and lemonade mixed togetherA rare weekend nap
Gavin Knupp’s death in a horrific hit-and-run in July continues to occupy the attention of many. The prevailing concern is whether justice, or at least something resembling it, will be served.Time will tell what justice looks like in this specific case, and the worry for many is justice will not be the reality because of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Public safety concerns have led to the cancelation of the first-ever Oceans Calling music festival.On Thursday, about 24 hours before the first act was to perform, festival promoters were forced to report the show could not go on after all. Doors were to open at 12:30 p.m. on Friday with live music… Read more »
(The story was updated with additional information Wednesday, Sept. 28.)BERLIN – “Active” and “ongoing” remain the words to describe the current state of the investigation into Gavin Knupp’s hit-and-run death.One month after the agency’s last public statement on the probe, Maryland State Police spokesperson Elena Russo said Monday there were no further updates on the… Read more »
