Historic Homes Could Get Special Recognition

BERLIN — Berlin may soon be turning a spotlight onto some of its historical homes through the Berlin Architectural Heritage Recognition Program.The effort, if approved by the Historic District Commission (HDC), would designate participating historic houses with wooden plaques documenting founding dates and traditional names.“I don’t know of too many other towns that celebrate their… Read more »

New 101-Room Hotel’s Site Plan Approved

New 101-Room Hotel’s Site Plan Approved

OCEAN CITY – An old motel on Ocean City’s strip will soon be demolished and replaced by a larger, more upscale hotel.On Tuesday evening, the Planning and Zoning Commission granted site plan approval for La Quinta Inn & Suites to be built between Baltimore and Philadelphia avenues on the north end of 32nd Street.The proposed… Read more »

Assateague Rebounding Six Months After Sandy

Assateague Rebounding Six Months After Sandy

ASSATEAGUE — Six months after Hurricane Sandy ravaged Assateague Island, severely eroding beaches and destroying many man-made structures, the barrier island is springing back to life and is largely ready for another summer season, but some reminders of the storm are still present.The Assateague Island National Seashore took a severe beating when Hurricane Sandy roared… Read more »

NEW FOR THURSDAY: Assateague Rebounding Six Months After Sandy

ASSATEAGUE — Six months after Hurricane Sandy ravaged Assateague Island, severely eroding beaches and destroying many man-made structures, the barrier island is springing back to life and is largely ready for another summer season, but some reminders of the storm are still present.The Assateague Island National Seashore took a severe beating when Hurricane Sandy roared… Read more »