The Dew Tour only got started yesterday, but many (including myself) are already wondering about next year. If history is any indication, at least as far as Maryland is concerned, there could be reason to be optimistic.In 2007 and 2008, The Dew Tour was held in Baltimore’s Camden Yards Sports Complex, which reported hosting more… Read more »
Category: Opinions
Government At Its Reactionary Worse
by Steven Green
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 »
Letters To The Editor
Bay Fund Not RaidedEditor:Thanks to Maryland residents’ desire to protect our drinking water and waterways, demand is high across the state for money to upgrade septic systems through the Bay Restoration Fund. Together, we are keeping literally tons of pollution out of our waters and the Chesapeake Bay through this hugely successful program.Through the Bay… Read more »
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
The Dew Tour kicks off Thursday, and it’s worth putting this event into perspective.There’s no records kept around here to gauge magnitudes of events, but I feel confident saying this is the largest and most extensive event Ocean City has ever hosted. The resort, particularly the downtown area, is going to be mobbed next weekend,… Read more »
Perception Turning Positive In Ocean City
by Steven Green
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 »
Council Hypocrisy
Editor: Once again, the hypocrisy of the Ocean City Council has reared its ugly head.As it has done in most of the past years, the council has passed an “emergency” measure banned street performers, in particular artist Mark Chase, from painting and selling his art at the end of North Division Street and the Boardwalk.Because… Read more »
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
Brice Phillips’ life was celebrated this week.Sure, many grieved this week at his passing on July 1, but most I know took this as an opportunity to reflect and marvel over the dynasty he and his wife, Shirley, created and the manner in which they did it. At the age of 90, there was nothing… Read more »
Thankful Funds Not Spent On Gas Promotion
Editor:This weekend my husband and I hosted a reunion in Ocean City with 65-plus members of my family. Every family member was from out of town and most had never been to our town before. I just want to say that someone from each family commented on what a beautiful, clean and exciting resort we… Read more »
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
It’s been a big week for alcohol-serving establishments. Besides gearing up for the busiest weekend of the summer for many, they are getting a new leader of the liquor monopoly that controls each of their expenditures throughout the year and are dealing with the additional sales tax on beer, wine and spirits.It’s safe to say… Read more »
Skimmer Island Project Deserves A Little Attention
by Steven Green
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 »