The media can and should be blamed for a lot, but a couple interesting conversations of late regarding tourism have put us on the defensive.One anonymous emailer this week accused the paper of drinking Ocean City’s public relations tea this summer, meaning we have been overly positive about this summer season’s tourism and business outlook.Another… Read more »
Category: Editorial
Sustainable Growth Plan Concerns Legitimate
Local governments across the state came out in force against PlanMaryland last weekend in Ocean City during the Maryland Association of Counties Convention. In most cases they have valid concerns, specifically about the timeline of implementation.PlanMaryland is Gov. Martin O’Malley administration’s stab at improving communication among state agencies and local governments when it comes to… Read more »
Some Views On The News
Although preliminary work has already reportedly begun, ground will officially be broken tomorrow on the expansion and renovation of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City.The $8 million-plus project will transform the western portion of the facility entirely and allow for additional bookings, expanding its revenue potential as well as those of other… Read more »
‘Buy Local’ About All Aspects Of Living
Although the time frames vary from place to place, Buy Local challenges are a hip new trend communities everywhere are rallying around.In Worcester County, some members of the community have launched a grassroots “Buy Local” challenge to encourage people to buy fresh food from local farmers and growers rather than grocery stores where products are… Read more »
Toll Increase Plan May Not Be A Done Deal
It appears the public’s outrage over the planned toll increase for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and other spans and tunnels in Maryland was not only heard loud and clear, but state officials may have actually listened as well. After all, there’s s major difference between hearing and listening.The state is planning in October to increase… Read more »
Dew Tour’s Impact Mostly About Exposure
Now that the Dew Tour has come and gone, the debate has begun on whether the action sports event actually played a significant role in local commerce or if it was simply a draw for the daytrippers who traditionally tend not to be as beneficial to the economy.This is a similar debate that revolves annually… Read more »
Government At Its Reactionary Worse
Government agencies are often criticized for wearing blinders and not being aware of the consequences of their actions, and perhaps there’s no better example of this than this summer on Route 54.After a public and private outcry from residents, motorists and businesses along the corridor, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announced last Friday construction… Read more »
Perception Turning Positive In Ocean City
Maybe it’s just the hot and dry weather, which naturally attracts people to the beach, that’s instilling excitement and optimism in the Ocean City area, but no matter the cause this new enthusiasm for a solid summer and forecast for better times ahead is tangible.The line between perception and reality can be difficult to see… Read more »
Skimmer Island Project Deserves A Little Attention
The restoration of Skimmer Island, that crescent-shaped spit of land north of the Route 50 Bridge that many never knew had an official name until this year, is a project that deserved some attention, and it got just that this week.The intent of this worthwhile rebuilding project may have gotten lost a bit this week… Read more »
Aerial Tram A Concept Worthy Of A Shelf
Hypocrisy is everywhere if you look hard enough, and the latest example could be the proposed aerial tram in Ocean City if officials give it a lot of consideration.It’s extremely preliminary and the chances are it will never actually happen, but the fact a gondola-like tram along the Boardwalk was even put on this week’s… Read more »