OCEAN CITY — Resort officials late Thursday approved the first batch of applications for private businesses seeking to utilize public property for outdoor seating, including two requests to put tables on public sidewalks and two others to put tables in the public roadway.Last week, Gov. Larry Hogan announced a relaxation of some of the restrictions… Read more »
BERLIN – The months-long restoration of an iconic Berlin business is finally nearing completion.The Globe, which has been undergoing a massive renovation since being purchased by Burley Oak Brewing’s Bryan Brushmiller, is in the final stages of construction. Brushmiller hopes to welcome the public back to The Globe in July, pending the lifting of state… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — In an effort to fill the void of many special events canceled because of the ongoing health crisis, the Town of Ocean City this week announced it is offering a free drive-in movie each week at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.Starting Monday, June 15, the town of Ocean City is offering… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A New Castle, Del. man faces 20 charges this week after allegedly being part of a group that jumped and robbed a man in downtown Ocean City last Sunday and then ran over one of his alleged co-conspirators with a vehicle in an attempt to get away.Dominick Mendez-Powell, 20, of New Castle,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — As expected, Gov. Larry Hogan late Wednesday announced the state was prepared to enter stage two of his phased recovery plan, but unexpected was his continued reluctance to ease the struggles of the restaurant and hospitality industries.Hogan announced on Wednesday stage two of his Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery would take effect… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A $100,000 grant to Atlantic General Hospital was the deciding factor in this week’s approval of Worcester County’s $204 million budget.Though an initial motion for the Worcester County Commissioners to approve the county’s fiscal year 2021 budget failed with a 3-4 vote, Commissioner Bud Church reversed his position against the budget once… Read more »
BERLIN – A competitive swimmer is turning his exercise regimen into a fundraiser for a girl battling cancer.Most days, you can find Adam Diehl – a 15-year-old Ocean Pines resident – in the pool. As a competitive swimmer and member of the Ocean Pines Swim Team, he typically trains six days a week, two hours… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The future of the Boardwalk tram this summer remains in limbo this week after the Transportation Committee again deferred a decision until the pandemic picture becomes clearer.During its meeting in early May, the Transportation Committee debated the merits of running the Boardwalk tram at all this summer, regardless of what stage the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — It took considerable debate, but resort officials this week decided to meet virtually every day if necessary to expedite the approval process for local businesses seeking to use public property for outdoor seating.Last week, Gov. Larry Hogan announced a relaxation of some of the restrictions under stage one of his recovery plan… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Some local businesses in the race to get open with limited outdoor seating on their private property got a boost from the Mayor and Council late Thursday in the form of conditional approval as long as their applications have been submitted and they are in the pipeline, while others seeking to use… Read more »