The Ocean City Mayor and Council are principled on certain matters. However, some votes specifically contradict these positions. This council has proven over the last six months to be a compelling and productive body. The elected officials differ on much, but they are respectful to each other while explaining their various positions. It’s providing solid… Read more »
It’s welcome news to hear 20 new street lights are planned for West Ocean City north of Route 50 because they have been sorely needed for many years. I drive Keyser Point and Golf Course roads multiple times a days and it’s remarkable to me there are not more pedestrian and bicycle accidents. A situation… Read more »
Going out to eat on Mother’s Day Trying out a new local restaurant When a live person answers the phone at a business Playoff college lacrosse games Looking forward to the Cavs-Warriors NBA Finals showdown Soup and sandwich for lunch Handmade gifts That my one son loves to hold hands while the other loathes it… Read more »
Beckett turns 9 today. How’s that possible? I assume that’s a question we will ask ourselves every year for the rest of his life. I presume all parents question how time has flown over the years and Pam and I are always amazed at the pace of how our kids are growing up. This period… Read more »
If having elementary school-aged children attend is the goal, a 10:30 p.m. start time for the twice-a-week fireworks shows on the Boardwalk is too late. Now that the decision has been made, it will be interesting to observe what kind of impact the new time has on attendance and whether it hurts or helps businesses…. Read more »
Warm weekends Grocery shopping when the store is not busy That all things are cyclical When there are no bills in the day’s mail My kids’ artwork coming home from school Watching a puppy run New shoes that feel like they’re old Well-deserved retirements The fidget spinner craze Eating out on Cinco de Mayo The… Read more »
What’s new this summer? That’s the question every spring heading into the season. Along with some new special events and new business openings, two noticeable infrastructure improvements that opened to the public this month should stand out as excellent additions. The new North Division Street playground — not huge compared to the one about to… Read more »
In the interest of full disclosure, I am a member of the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation Board of Directors. As a result, I am volunteering with a team of hospital staff and administrators and local community professionals and residents raising money for the hospital’s ongoing $10 million Campaign for the Future, which will allow the… Read more »
City Should Concentrate On Avoiding Tax Increase Editor: Last week, the city manager was quoted as saying that a tax increase of 7.6% will be needed in the next year or two. He said that this projection is based on current spending levels and future expenses and revenue probabilities in the city government’s strategic plan… Read more »
When a smell brings back a memory The mixed emotions that come with someone beloved retiring The first night at home after being away That Harborside won best Md. bar at the RAM awards School performances The Loews Hotel in Philadelphia When traveling is easy Going out of my comfort level with food No rain… Read more »