On 4th Taphouse Location In OC, Owner Zev Sibony: ‘Once They Are Here, They Will Want To Come Back’

On 4th Taphouse Location In OC, Owner Zev Sibony: ‘Once They Are Here, They Will Want To Come Back’

OCEAN CITY – Great atmosphere. Friendly service. Delicious food and drinks.That’s what owner and operator Zev Sibony said patrons can find at the new Taphouse Tavern.Located within the Bayside Plaza on 137th Street, Taphouse Tavern is the newest location of the Taphouse Bar & Grille brand.Since 2010, the Sibony family has grown the Taphouse brand… Read more »

Berlin Council Approves Budget With Tax, Fee Increases In 4-1 Vote

Berlin Council Approves Budget With Tax, Fee Increases In 4-1 Vote

BERLIN — Berlin officials approved a $15.2 million budget, highlighted by tax and rate increases for citizens, for the coming fiscal year.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-1, with Councilman Zack Tyndall opposed, to approve the fiscal year 2020 budget. Mayor Gee Williams said the approved budget and the 18% percent property tax increase… Read more »

First Project SEARCH Interns Celebrated

First Project SEARCH Interns Celebrated

BERLIN – Community members this week honored the first class of Project SEARCH interns with an end-of-year celebration at Atlantic General Hospital.On Wednesday, families, community leaders and staff at Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) gathered to celebrate Worcester County’s first class of Project SEARCH interns. Project SEARCH is a national program created to help people with… Read more »

State Officials Discuss Inlet’s Future With ‘More Permanent’ Shoaling Solution Sought

State Officials Discuss Inlet’s Future With ‘More Permanent’ Shoaling Solution Sought

BERLIN –  Construction of a permanent solution to the shoaling problems in the Ocean City Inlet is expected to begin in 2021, federal officials said at a public meeting last week.Representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) shared information about planned improvements to the Inlet and a scour hole near Homer Gudelsky Park… Read more »

Pines Public House & Eatery Offers New Upscale Dining Spot

Pines Public House & Eatery Offers New Upscale Dining Spot

OCEAN PINES – The owners of a local pizza chain are bringing fine dining to Ocean Pines with the opening of Pines Public House & Eatery.Located on Nicholas Lane, Pines Public House & Eatery combines elevated Eastern Shore cuisine with handcrafted metropolitan cocktails in an upscale dining atmosphere.Co-owners Alex Buinovskis and Dennis Klimins said Pines… Read more »

Commissioners Approve Property, Income Tax Increases

Commissioners Approve Property, Income Tax Increases

SNOW HILL –  The Worcester County Commissioners approved a $201 million budget Tuesday that includes slight property and income tax rate increases.The commissioners voted 6-1, with Commissioner Joe Mitrecic opposed, to approve a fiscal year 2020 budget that includes a one-cent property tax increase and a half-a-percent income tax increase.“I would like to thank the… Read more »

OC Composting Program Launches Second Phase, Fundraising Effort

OC Composting Program Launches Second Phase, Fundraising Effort

OCEAN CITY – The organizers of a city-wide composting program are seeking the community’s support to expand their efforts.Tomorrow, Go Green OC – a local nonprofit dedicated to zero-waste goals in Ocean City – will launch the second phase of its city-wide composting program.Last fall, Go Green OC partnered with The Hobbit Restaurant owner Garvey… Read more »