BERLIN – Coffee and chocolate. Two culinary favorites — and both on the menu at Berlin’s newest coffee shop.On What Grounds, located on Main Street in downtown Berlin, offers customers an array of coffees, chocolates and baked goods in a classic, comfortable atmosphere. Dana Gottloeb, who opened the shop early this year with his wife,… Read more »
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Beach Volleyball Clinic, Tourney Planned
OCEAN CITY – The National Volleyball League (NVL) and the Baltimore Ravens are partnering to host a beach volleyball “Clinic With The Pros” on Saturday, May 30 from 2-3 p.m. as part of the 4th Annual Ravens Ocean City Beach Bash, presented by Miller Lite.Adult and junior fans have the opportunity to join NVL pros for… Read more »
Civil Suit Raises Social Media, First Amendment Issues; Wicomico Official Was Terminated For Facebook Page
SALISBURY — In what appears to be one of the first real tests of social media and First Amendment rights, at least locally, a former Wicomico County employee filed suit this week against the county asserting he was wrongfully terminated for starting a Facebook page to open a discussion on Wicomico’s proposed employee handbook revisions.Former… Read more »
Ocean City’s New Street Performer Law Nears Passage
OCEAN CITY – A draft ordinance regulating Boardwalk performers heads to first reading on Monday evening and if all goes to plan the law will go into effect by the end of July.Ocean City has been struggling with the proliferation of street performers on the Boardwalk for several years. Issues have grown as the number… Read more »
Charges Filed After Handgun Displayed In Altercation
OCEAN CITY — An Ellicott City man was arrested on numerous charges, including first-degree assault, after allegedly threatening another man with a locked and loaded handgun on the Boardwalk early Monday morning.Around 1:40 a.m. on Monday, two OCPD officers were having a conversation with four individuals seated on the curb at 6th Street when they… Read more »
Horizons Program Reports First Cohort Of Graduates
SALISBURY – Horizons at The Salisbury School has announced the high school graduation of students from its inaugural class.On July 15 at 8 a.m., the program will host its annual Horizons Appreciation Breakfast to celebrate the accomplishments of these high school graduates. The breakfast will be held at The Salisbury School, located on Hobbs Road.In… Read more »
Holbrook Show Pushed Back Due To Belmont Race
OCEAN CITY — Hal Holbrook’s performance in Ocean City has postponed to July 30 due to a conflict with the highly anticipated Belmont Stakes.Holbrook is looking forward to bringing his award-winning, one-man play to the Performing Arts Center at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. It’s just not going to be on the originally selected date. A joint… Read more »
Governor Slaps Veto On Public Pot Smoking Law
OCEAN CITY — Smoking marijuana in public places, including, for example, the beach or Boardwalk in Ocean City, will likely continue to be a criminal misdemeanor subject to arrest after Maryland Governor Larry Hogan last week vetoed a bill that would have loosened the state laws on weed.Last year, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation… Read more »
6th Annual Surf Swap Paddleboard Challenge Set For This Weekend
OCEAN CITY — Have an old surf board, stand up paddle board (SUP), wetsuit or other non-motorized water equipment just sitting around collecting dust? Here’s your chance to sell it and have fun at the same time.On Sunday, May 31, Fager’s Island will be hosting the 6th Annual Surf Swap Paddleboard Challenge. The Ocean City… Read more »
Ravens Beach Bash Weekend Returns For 4th Year
OCEAN CITY — The 4th Annual Ravens Ocean City Beach Bash, presented by Miller Lite, kicked off in Ocean City yesterday and will run through Sunday.Join Ravens players, cheerleaders, playmakers, band, mascots and talent from 98Rock and Miller Lite as they turn Ocean City into Ravenstown for the weekend.Organized activities will include – but are… Read more »