If the “beach” continues to reveal itself in the Inlet on the south side of the Ocean City jetty, safety has to be a concern.The Army Corps of Engineers was surprised to learn from this newspaper the sand had accumulated in the same spot and to the same degree as it had last November. Word… Read more »

It’s disturbing to see the Ocean City Mayor and Council agree to appropriate $165,000 toward the design of a new beach patrol headquarters, while advocating for controversial cost-cutting moves, such as expanding paid parking in the resort and significantly reducing skate park hours.This is an inconsistent approach and the council needs to reconsider this poorly… Read more »

Since deciding to add paid parking to 146th Street last Friday, the Ocean City Mayor and Council has been lit up with criticism from nearby condominium owners.The decision was part of a larger move to bring in more revenue to the city. Also voted on was a weekend rate increase for the Inlet parking lot… Read more »

There were a lot of emotions expressed from many of the attendees at Carolyn Cordial’s memorial service on the beach on Wednesday, and one feeling shared by many was that there was a bit of divine intervention at play during the casual ceremony.When the memorial service started on Wednesday, it was gloomy and cloudy. As… Read more »

There are too many reasons to list here why Worcester County should not be in the liquor business, but it appears yet another has surfaced — it’s being a bully by looking to hurt small business.The county made it clear this week it wants to squash a redevelopment plan in West Ocean City by a… Read more »

In a recent email to “friends/investors/parents”, Ping Pong Summer Producer George Rush outlined an exciting timetable for the movie’s release.The independent movie, produced and set in Ocean City last fall and tells the story of a young teen enthralled with hip-hop and ping pong, is expected to be ready for the upcoming international film festivals… Read more »

Disturbing is the best way to describe the recent report by the IMCA Center for Public Safety Management that chronicles the “very poor” communication that exists between the Ocean City Fire Department and the town’s Emergency Services Department.The report continues, “The ICMA team recommends that this situation be dealt with immediately. The new city manager… Read more »

Regarding Mitch Scott’s unexpected passing last weekend, I think Steve Pappas of Greene Turtle fame summed up his buddy best when he said, “he was the most misunderstood guy in Ocean City.”While there are many positives, one negative aspect of a small community such as Ocean City is people often pass judgment on others before… Read more »

With all the news of late regarding emergency services in Ocean City and Berlin, it’s natural for the public to be concerned about their wellbeing.Indeed, there are major political waves pounding the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) and the Berlin Fire Company (BFC). There are major allegations being hurled about both of these organizations. Through… Read more »

Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan addressed something that has been around for decades — a friction between Ocean City and Worcester County officials.Dozens of elected officials have come and gone over the years, but there has always been some sort of odd, yet palpable, disconnect between the county and the resort. Rarely are their differences… Read more »