OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) celebrated its 14th Annual Meeting this month when many of the organization’s efforts over the past year were highlighted and several awards were presented.“As we look over the past year of downtown revitalization efforts, we have had many successes,” OCDC President Bob Givarz said.In the past… Read more »
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Lawson Family Opens Barn 34 In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – The former Pirate’s Den traditions will carry on this summer and new traditions will be born at the new Barn 34 in Ocean City.Mike and Mary Anne Lawson, along with their son, Michael Lawson Jr., opened Barn 34 this week to carry on the legacy of the Pirate’s Den while adding new… Read more »
County Seeks Solutions To Boost Route 50 Area Growth
BERLIN — The high cost of equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) within the Riddle Farm water and sewer services expansion could be turning off new businesses looking to start in the growing area.The Worcester County Commission could step back and hope the market adjusts, but Bill Badger, director of Economic Development, suggested Tuesday that they instead… Read more »
Resort Properties Being Rented In R-1 Districts Called ‘Big Problem’
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City planners this week discussed the renting of single-family homes in areas zoned strictly residential and all of the issues associated with the growing problem.The issue was broached by former long-time Planning Commissioner Dr. Geoff Robbins, who pointed out many properties in the town’s R-1 zoning designation are being rented to… Read more »
Annual Worcester Green Awards Presented
OCEAN CITY — Worcester County Tourism named the 2014 Worcester Green Award winners during the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association dinner meeting April 24.Worcester Green awards are given to area businesses and individuals dedicated to implementing sustainable environmental practices, such as water conservation, wastewater management, alternative transportation, recycling, energy conservation, on-site renewable energy production, use of… Read more »
Hotel Company Evaluating Berlin Site Off Route 113
BERLIN — What’s one of the things America’s coolest small town doesn’t have? The answer might be enough rooms to lodge overnight visitors.A recent Worcester County hotel feasibility study has reflected favorably on property located in the town of Berlin on the south side of the intersection of Route 113 and Germantown Road. The site… Read more »
Slight Delay In Pay Raises Helps OC Cut Budget Spending
OCEAN CITY – Tweaks made to the Ocean City budget for the upcoming year brings the proposed tax rate down a penny to the constant yield level.A couple weeks ago Councilman Joe Mitrecic asked for an additional budget discussion prior to Fiscal Year 2015 Budget meeting its first reading on Monday.“We are still a penny… Read more »
Police Commission Supports Taxi Fare Increase Request; Council To Decide How Much Of A Hike In May
OCEAN CITY – Due to a rise in costs, some city officials are throwing their support behind a taxi fare increase with the issue headed to the full Mayor and City Council for discussion this month.The Police Commission held a meeting with Ocean City taxi medallion owners on Monday morning to work toward a recommendation… Read more »
Cruisin Back In OC May 15-18
OCEAN CITY — Get ready for one of the hottest hot rod shows on the East Coast, the 24th Annual Cruisin Ocean City, as it returns to the beachside resort town of Ocean City Maryland this spring, May 15-18.This nationally recognized event attracts more than 3,200 customs, hot rods, street machines, classics and more from… Read more »
Ocean City’s ‘Vacation Day’ Marketing Campaign Detailed
OCEAN CITY – With the summer season approaching, Ocean City tourism representatives receive an update this week on the current advertising campaign.Andy Malis and Allison Fiorelli of MGH, Ocean City’s advertising agency, attended this week’s Tourism Commission meeting to present an update on this summer’s advertising campaign.Fiorelli began by explaining the thought behind Ocean City’s… Read more »