When it comes to teenage kids, the expression goes, “you don’t have to always like them, but you always love them.”The phrase hits home as the journey of raising a young teen plays out around our house.As a matter of disclosure, I both love and like my 13-year-old son Beckett. He’s wonderful and has many… Read more »
Author Archives: Steven Green
Mixed Emotions On Redevelopment Understandable
It’s natural for Ocean City traditionalists to frown on Boardwalk properties being replaced by massive redevelopment projects. However, each case needs to be evaluated independently before rushing to judgment. In the case of the Phillips Beach Plaza property and the plans to develop a major Margaritaville resort, this is a good thing. It represents a… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – August 6, 2021
Back in March, an editorial in this paper on possible drone shows in Ocean City instead of fireworks read, “Measuring the return on investment on value-added events is impossible, but the fact there is something new and exciting in Ocean City should create an early-season buzz and give tourism folks something new to talk about… Read more »
Things I Like – August 6, 2021
Learning the stories behind the Olympics athletesBreakfast for dinnerThe White Marlin Open’s growthPeople watching on the BoardwalkNetflix’s “OzarkNorthside Park on a summer nightThe ribeye at Coastal SaltOld Bay on chicken saladA breeze out of the east on a hot daySea glass collections in a houseMovies with my kids on a rainy day
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – July 30, 2021
Pardon the proud parent moment, but I am incredibly impressed with Carson completing his school’s five-week summer academy.Back in the spring, we debated whether Carson would enroll until the last minute. When the deadline came, we decided to go ahead and sign him up. All the while Pam and I were of the mindset he… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – July 30, 2021
The best way to truly get a sense of how the summer is going is to get out and explore first hand. Here are some personal observations from several beach days in Ocean City and Assateague, numerous restaurant visits and trips to the Boardwalk over the last two weeks.•As a reporter, negative things often make… Read more »
Local Rule Critical With Perception Changing
Concerns are mounting over another possible upward swing in coronavirus cases. While there does appear to be legitimate reason to worry, especially with the problematic variant and breakthrough and double positivity cases on the rise, proper perspective is important.Worcester County’s positivity rate was 3.46% on Wednesday (above the statewide 2.45%). This is a low number… Read more »
Things I Like – July 30, 2021
Daily Olympics highlightsChristmas in July at Fish TalesThe movie, “Black Widow”Giannis Antetokounmpo’s humblenessJolly Roger water park daysAerial views of Ocean CityAcai bowls for breakfastSkateboarding and surfing as Olympic sportsAnswering questions from my teenFamily Feud bloopersSleeping through a summer storm
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – July 23, 2021
Though officially it was because of a light agenda, it’s presumed the Ocean City Mayor and Council canceled its meeting Monday night at least in part due to the Freedom Bus effort ending its tour of the shore at City Hall the same day. Attendees of the tour made it clear they were planning to… Read more »
Moving Beyond To-Go Drinks A Sign Of Normalcy
There are more than 330 alcohol licenses in Worcester County and only three spoke during a public hearing for an extension of carryout drinks.This lack of robust support to allow to-go drinks resulted in an easy call for the Worcester Board of License Commissioners. Couple the paltry turnout with opposition from veteran restaurateurs Shawn Harman… Read more »