BERLIN – Plans for the addition of more outdoor seating at Blacksmith Restaurant and Bar are moving forward.At a meeting Wednesday, the Berlin Historic District Commission approved plans for a deck at the Blacksmith but asked the restaurant’s connections to return with details about the roof planned for the outdoor seating space. The changes are… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Officials granted new beer, wine and liquor licenses to a variety of local establishments this week.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) approved licenses for The Globe in Berlin as well as several hotels and a few new restaurants in Ocean City this week.In Berlin, the board approved a beer, wine… Read more »
BERLIN – A new foundation honoring a local physician is expected to benefit community members who cannot afford necessary medical care.On Dec. 22, Ignatius “Iggy” DiNardo, 62, a local physician and hospitalist at Atlantic General Hospital, passed away suddenly on his way to a family vacation in Mexico.Since that time, Iggy’s widow, Joanie, and his… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — It remains uncertain if Gov. Larry Hogan will relax restrictions in place and allow outdoor dining on a limited basis with Memorial Day weekend quickly approaching, but local and state elected officials and business leaders continue to put on a full-court press.Last Friday, phase one of the governor’s Maryland Strong: Roadmap to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — While the Town of Ocean City’s official marketing campaign has shifted from the stay at home message to more of a welcome back message, a grassroots sister campaign showing real people doing real jobs to ensure the town’s businesses are safe for visitors is being launched.The Mayor and Council had before them… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — While hosting the traditional fireworks shows on the Fourth of July remains uncertain, resort officials on Monday night agreed to move forward with the contract for the vendor with alternative dates for later in the summer or even the fall.While the Fourth of July is still more than six weeks away, the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Plans for a new bike route and additional bike racks highlighted a resort committee meeting this month.In a virtual meeting on May 13, the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee discussed its ongoing efforts to make the resort a more bikeable community.In recent years, the town embarked on a multi-phased initiative… Read more »
BERLIN – Assateague Island National Seashore reopened Sunday after a seven-week closure in response to COVID-19.While much of the park opened to the public at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, the visitor center as well as front and back country campgrounds remain closed.“While most outdoor areas will be accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — During a special meeting on Thursday, Mayor Rick Meehan repealed the prohibition on hotel, motel and other short-term rentals in the resort, inching Ocean City closer recovery in preparation for the summer season.Several weeks ago, Meehan issued an emergency declaration prohibiting rentals at hotels, motels, condominiums and other short-term accommodations until May… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to send a letter to the governor seeking permission to allow outdoor dining throughout the county.The commissioners will immediately work with the Worcester County Health Department on creating social distance protocols and sanitary measures to ensure the greatest level of safety. These measures will be… Read more »