It’s will require a big play to gain serious traction against the pop-up rally held every September in Ocean City, but potential solutions should not come at the expense of heightened public safety concerns.The dilemma facing city officials now is whether the risk of having bikers mix with the rowdy and rude pop-up rally crowd… Read more »
One of the things I enjoy about being a newspaper editor is each day is different. The same can be said for parenting.That’s what I was thinking Wednesday night when Carson, 11, came into our room. He was standing at our door with his pointer finger beckoning me. He made it clear he wanted me… Read more »
Spotting a rainbow while driving People who lead by exampleA black-and-white business cardA well-organized garageOne-hour fog delays (not two)Reading about the stock market each dayHow long a pot of chili lastsAll the houses in Berlin decorated for the holidaysWarming up my wife’s car in the morningCourt case documentariesAcoustic versions of songs
Fresh air after removing a maskSupportive teammates on a youth teamWhen history repeats itselfBerlin’s holiday lights contest conceptBlue sky afternoons after a cloudy morningLeftovers that last a weekendA moving church sermonWhen my tween falls asleep earlyDefinitive survey resultsA weekend break from social mediaSuccessful virtual fundraisers
The State of Maryland’s $4.2 million purchase of 673 acres of land once considered ripe for development near Berlin is a major acquisition. At the risk of being hyperbolic, we view this transaction as one of the most significant open space deals in the region in recent years and critical for the future of Berlin.Four… Read more »
My kids have a way of simplifying life for me, helping to keep the journey in perspective.In these times, it’s so welcomed because there’s not much straightforward about life right now.I spent last Friday with Carson at home in virtual learning. Pam will be with him during the week so long as schools are closed…. Read more »
Press releases from Maryland’s governor would oftentimes be more appropriate than press conferences. The fears and stress associated with Gov. Larry Hogan’s press conferences are real. These pressers are announced in the early morning for the late afternoon typically, resulting in business owners and residents being on edge all day.In fact, one restaurateur said this… Read more »
Carson does evidently like school after all.I was away with Beckett at a soccer tournament Sunday afternoon when the call came about school going virtual through the end of the month. Therefore, it was on Pam to let Carson, our 11-year-old fifth grader, know he would not being going back to school Monday.As I thought… Read more »
Gov. Larry Hogan said last week public education decisions will remain local based on jurisdictional conditions, but he said the choices should adhere to the state’s guidance for schools. Therein lies the problem because the health metrics set by the state to operate in-person schooling are too onerous and hurt our children. Therefore, it’s the… Read more »
How can we avoid another lockdown? This is the question on most minds. The prevailing sentiment seems to be its inevitable, but we should learn from the past and not make this same mistake.Maryland was in a lockdown for much of the spring, despite what Gov. Larry Hogan maintained at a press conference last Thursday…. Read more »