OCEAN CITY – He digs holes, chases birds, rides boogie boards and attends several community events. He is Pip the Beach Cat.Since October, this seven-month-old feline has captured the attention of those in the community and beyond. His social media accounts – which document his adventures in and around Ocean City – have amassed thousands… Read more »
BERLIN – A handful of new businesses have opened in downtown Berlin just in time for holiday shopping.This month, the town welcomed The Greyhound-An Indie Bookstore, Viking Tree Trading Co., Dreamweaver and Yuppy Puppy. Gilbert’s Provisions also opened in a new Main Street location.“I’m so happy to be able to be able to help these… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — An iconic old building on the corner of Talbot Street and Baltimore Avenue got a brief stay of execution this week with demolition equipment on site poised to take it down, but it appears its demise is inevitable.The century-plus old building on the northwest corner of Talbot Street and Baltimore Avenue has… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A major takeaway from this week’s review of the town’s annual revenue and fiscal policy review is a proposal to increase the room tax rate by half a percentage point.During Tuesday’s work session, City Manager Doug Miller and Budget Manager Jennie Knapp presented a rosy review of the town’s debt-to-revenue picture for… Read more »
(Editor’s Note: The following was written by the mother of Brian Christ, who died of a heroin overdose at home in 2004. Brian’s death changed the lives of many, especially his parents, Lee Ann and Tony Christ, and sisters Katelyn and Ashley. We share this story not to scare, although we are fine if that’s the… Read more »
BERLIN — Berlin residents and visitors gathered outside of the Atlantic Hotel last Friday to celebrate the official start of the holiday season at the annual Berlin tree lighting ceremony and holiday arts night.This year’s bash had a little something for all ages and interests, including late-night shopping, a gallery crawl featuring local and regional… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With holiday festivities filling up the calendar in December, Ocean City is adding to the holiday cheer with the 36th Annual Ocean City Christmas Parade marching along Coastal Highway on Saturday, Dec. 1.The holiday parade starts at 11 a.m. on Old Landing Road and marches northbound in the southbound lanes of Coastal… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Weather permitting, local residents and visitors will be treated to a rare preview this week when an advanced scouting team for the U.S. Navy Blue Angels conduct a flyover over the resort beach.The Blue Angels will be the headliner for the O.C. Air Show next June and on Wednesday, two officers will… Read more »
BERLIN — The National Park Service has completed its November population census of the wild horses on Assateague Island, recording the total population of the Maryland herd at 78 horses, including 21 stallions and 57 mares.Two aged mares, N6BKO “Samantha” and M17JP “Sierra” are missing and presumed dead, according to the park service. The fourth… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week awarded a $1.9 million contract to Hercules Fence for the second phase of the Boardwalk access control project.In a work session earlier this month, the Mayor and Council received and accepted four bids for the second, and more permanent, phase of the Boardwalk access control project and remanded… Read more »