OCEAN CITY – A program to reduce plastic straw consumption in Ocean City received the support of a resort committee last week.This month, the Ocean City chapter of the Surfrider Foundation launched its first “Strawless Summer” program, which raises awareness of plastic pollution by launching a campaign that encourages restaurants, locals and visitors to stop… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — One day after a favorable recommendation from a police subcommittee for physical changes to the Caroline Street comfort station area, the Mayor and Council on Tuesday approved the estimated $17,000-plus expenditure.On Monday, the Ocean City Police Commission recommended a handful of changes targeting loitering around the Caroline Street comfort station, an area… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A federal judge on Wednesday ruled against the Town of Ocean City on the salient points of a civil suit filed in U.S. District Court by a group of Boardwalk street performers.For the fourth time in as many tries, the Town of Ocean City was not successful in defending street performer regulations… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The ongoing undergrounding of high voltage power transmission lines under the bay between West Ocean City and downtown Ocean City is off again after the project could not be completed before the arrival of the summer season.For at least the last two years, Delmarva Power has been boring pathways under the Isle… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials sought this week to dismiss the civil suit filed against them challenging an ordinance prohibiting women from going topless in the same public areas where men are allowed to go shirtless.Last June, the Ocean City Mayor and Council passed the emergency ordinance prohibiting women from going topless in certain… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County leaders voiced concern over hiring, vehicles, overtime and even the use of seized drug funds in a discussion of the budget proposed by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners made significant cuts to the proposed budget after expressing frustration with various aspects of the agency,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A task force will begin examining an expansion of metered on-street parking in some areas of the resort amid an acknowledgement some mistakes were made the last time the concept was considered five years ago and a veiled threat of another petition drive.Last week, with an eye on tapping potential unrealized revenue… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — It’s no secret there is a growing homelessness issue in Ocean City, but figuring out how to address it continues to be challenging.The town’s police commission has discussed the homelessness issue in the downtown area in the past and is scheduled to take it up again in a meeting next week. With… Read more »
BERLIN – Rising temperatures and longer days mark the start of a busy event season in Berlin.As has become the norm in recent years, the town will host an array of special events throughout the coming months. Last weekend’s Berlin Jazz and Blues Bash will be quickly followed by Friday’s Reggae Play Day and coinciding… Read more »
BERLIN – What do garden hoses, boat wrap, tennis shoes and lawn furniture have in common?They’re all regularly tossed into Worcester County’s recycling bins.“You name it it’s in there,” said Mike McClung, Worcester County’s recycling coordinator.Contrary to popular belief, just because an item’s plastic doesn’t mean it’s recyclable, at least not in Worcester County. Even… Read more »