Officially, there is no H20i event next weekend. What will be interesting to see is whether that fact is noticeable at all. If social media commenters are to be believed — dangerous business I know — it will not be apparent. The people who were planning to come months ago say they are still coming…. Read more »
The prospect of a large seasonal housing facility being built in downtown Ocean City is exciting and a prime example of private enterprise stepping in to fill a significant need. Applicant Shannon Tippett, whose family owns the parcel at the corner of Wicomico Street and Baltimore Avenue, hopes to build a 3,200-square-foot restaurant and bar… Read more »
Forgetful is the latest adjective I am using to describe Beckett. He has a long list of positive attributes, including being funny, smart, optimistic, compassionate, understanding and kind-hearted. However, he also has one not so positive trait. He’s forgetful. There are times he can’t remember to do the simplest of things. At our house, school… Read more »
Homemade gifts Hearing examples of how my kids used their manners Barber shops that still offer fresh shaves People who work through illness Instagram’s multiple phone feature Throwing away a “to do” list after it’s all completed Carryout dinner after a long beach day When it’s hot in September My wife’s Halloween creativity Reading biographies… Read more »
As is the case in Ocean City, every now and again talk of a town-funded parking garage in Berlin surfaces. With Berlin hosting a record number of visitors this summer and its popularity only growing, it’s obvious parking is and will continue to be a major concern for the town and its’ businesses. As a… Read more »
How a kid handles losing says a lot. Although I don’t keep track, if I had to guess, I would estimate Beckett’s sports teams have lost more than triple the amount of games he has won in his young life. It’s to the point I think he expects to lose most of the time and… Read more »
New school year optimism Making the best out of something negative Youth players celebrating together 60 Minutes on Sunday night How different my two kids are Hula hoop contests Surprise parties The Boardwalk rides this time of year Unselfish types Seeing people use the beach smoking receptacles OCPD Mouned Unit’s trading cards
With President Trump’s administration reportedly flirting with the future of the J-1 Work and Travel Program, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association are right to lead a public campaign to inform decision makers about the importance of the program to tourism destinations like Ocean City. The impact of… Read more »
The majority of the Worcester County Commissioners got it right this week when they voted for moving ahead with preliminary plans on a potential county-owned sports complex. This week’s vote was not a commitment to build rather just an approval to continue to pursue the possibility of purchasing a piece of property to operate such… Read more »
First day of school photos on Facebook Warm ocean swims in September Subscribers to this newspaper Enthusiastic teachers Relaxing on the beach while everyone else packs up for the day Handmade gifts Getting crabs on a rainy day Young-at-heart types The first week of NFL games An acai bowl for breakfast Seeing someone new in concert