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On Friday morning Ocean City officials were calling hurricane Irene “Gloria on Steroids.”  For anyone who doesn’t recall, Gloria was the 1985 storm that destroyed large portions of the boardwalk-the worst since the 1962 storm that caused substantial damage to the boardwalk, homes, and businesses—precipitated in damage by the storm in 1933 that cut the inlet.  Every large storm in recent history—has left an indelible mark on Ocean City.  Officials and...READ POST.

We had an uninvited visitor storm into the area this weekend, going by the name of Irene. She put a damper on some of the planning and work to be done on the renovation of the Humphreys House. Now, this home being over 100 years old has seen its share of hurricanes and has lived through them, but being a new owner I was nervous that the sustained winds that were supposed to come with the storm would knock an old tree down onto the home, or worse. Luckily, we survived, with only a small...READ POST.

On Friday morning Ocean City officials were calling hurricane Irene “Gloria on Steroids.”  For anyone who doesn’t recall, Gloria was the 1985 storm that destroyed large portions of the boardwalk-the worst since the 1962 storm that caused substantial damage to the boardwalk, homes, and businesses—precipitated in damage by the storm in 1933 that cut the inlet.  Every large storm in recent history—has left an indelible mark on Ocean City.  Officials and...READ POST.

The Town of Ocean City is ordering a mandatory evacuation for both residents and visitors of the Maryland coastal resort beginning tonight at midnight....READ POST.

Visitors who were hoping for a last beach hurrah this weekend can thank Hurricane Irene for putting a fork in their plans....READ POST.

An update to an earlier story...Ocean City officials have now declared a Phase 3 evacuation beginning at midnight tonight.  No one will be allowed access into Ocean City after midnight tonight, and everyone must be evacuated by 5pm tomorrow.    Phase 3 also includes the following: The Mayor declares a local State of Emergency The sale of alcohol is banned and all businesses are asked to close immediately in Ocean City. Everyone other than emergency personnel are asked...READ POST.

Ocean City officials have enacted phase 1 of their emergency management plan, and are urging tourists to stay home this weekend as Hurricane Irene rushes up the East Coast. City Manager Dennis Dare believes Irene could rival 1985’s Hurricane Gloria which decimated the Ocean City Boardwalk and was the last time the resort had to order a full scale evacuation. However, Dare was quick to point out that people should already be planning their own personal preparedness plans for Irene, just...READ POST.

We are currently in "don’t panic, but prepare mode" until area officials determine as best they can, what hurricane Irene will do to our coastal region.  Below are Ocean City, MD’s Phases of Evacuation, explained.  OCEAN CITY EVACUATION PHASES Phase # 1 Anyone traveling to Ocean City is asked to delay their visit until the situation improves. Mobile Home Residents and Residents of known flood prone areas should prepare secure your homes and prepare to...READ POST.

An update to an earlier story...Ocean City officials have now declared a Phase 3 evacuation beginning at midnight tonight.  No one will be allowed access into Ocean City after midnight tonight, and everyone must be evacuated by 5pm tomorrow.    Phase 3 also includes the following: The Mayor declares a local State of Emergency The sale of alcohol is banned and all businesses are asked to close immediately in Ocean City. Everyone other than emergency personnel are asked...READ POST.

Apricot Glaze (current featured sauce on the pork chop entrée, shown to the left) 1 Can apricot Preserves 1 Cup white Wine 2 Cups Horseradish Salt to taste Reduce and blend by Cooking in a small pan     Grandma Beach’s Gumbo: Please note this recipe follows a traditional means of cooking—it’s to taste, meaning that not all ingredients or spices are measured exactly. Ingredients: 1 gallon of seafood or chicken stock ½ cup each diced green onion, celery,...READ POST.

Apricot Glaze (current featured sauce on the pork chop entrée, shown to the left) 1 Can apricot Preserves 1 Cup white Wine 2 Cups Horseradish Salt to taste Reduce and blend by Cooking in a small pan     Grandma Beach’s Gumbo: Please note this recipe follows a traditional means of cooking—it’s to taste, meaning that not all ingredients or spices are measured exactly. Ingredients: 1 gallon of seafood or chicken stock ½ cup each diced green onion, celery,...READ POST.

Children are most often ubiquitous with backyards, playgrounds, and their bedrooms--preferring to congregate with friends, their action figures, or their own imaginations as opposed to anything adult-like.  For a young Gary Beach however, there was something special about his grandma’s kitchen that provided more appeal than any regular childhood pastime.  The Beach’s visited Grandma—a Cajun lady from Louisiana with an ancestry made up of French, Spanish, and Swedish...READ POST.

Local fans of the television show Extreme Makeover Home Edition have a lot to celebrate this week as the heralded show has chosen a Lewes, DE family for their current build.  The project began Monday August 22nd when Extreme Makeover surprised the Dunning family with the knock on their door that would change their lives. Dale Dunning founded the organization “Jusst Sooup” while she was in college.  Years later Dale, husband Ken, and son Brooks wake up every morning at 2am...READ POST.

Local fans of the television show Extreme Makeover Home Edition have a lot to celebrate this week as the heralded show has chosen a Lewes, DE family for their current build.  The project began Monday August 22nd when Extreme Makeover surprised the Dunning family with the knock on their door that would change their lives. Dale Dunning founded the organization “Jusst Sooup” while she was in college.  Years later Dale, husband Ken, and son Brooks wake up every morning at 2am...READ POST.

Just after 9:30am on a sunny August morning, a young boy clad in a life jacket, rode in his first wave of the day—with a professional surfer standing behind him on the longboard.  As the little boy came ashore, his face adorn with a humongous grin, the crowd standing along the beach broke out in applause--with many people clapping through spontaneous tears. The emotion generated by what seemed to be regular activity at a surf camp—riding in a wave—hinted that this camp in...READ POST.

When word got out that we had purchased the Humphreys House, we heard from many in town about the possibility to find treasure in the old home. As we are beginning to chip away at portions of the home, walls that need repair, walls that need to come down and rooms that were in full darkness until power was returned, we discovered items that we consider to be treasure, but others may not see the same value and beauty. When some friends and family have walked through the home with us, many come...READ POST.

Just after 9:30am on a sunny August morning, a young boy clad in a life jacket, rode in his first wave of the day—with a professional surfer standing behind him on the longboard.  As the little boy came ashore, his face adorn with a humongous grin, the crowd standing along the beach broke out in applause--with many people clapping through spontaneous tears. The emotion generated by what seemed to be regular activity at a surf camp—riding in a wave—hinted that this camp in...READ POST.

Social Slice Event and Entertainment Highlights  Friday August 19th through Thursday August 25th. As we enter into countdown mode—three more weekends until Labor Day, one more week until school, and the big one--two weeks and change left of the official summer season, it’s crunch time! Below you’ll find highlights of events and entertainment; many activities, especially those geared towards families, are free.  Get out and celebrate the rest of what summer has to...READ POST.

Social Slice Event and Entertainment Highlights  Friday August 19th through Thursday August 25th. As we enter into countdown mode—three more weekends until Labor Day, one more week until school, and the big one--two weeks and change left of the official summer season, it’s crunch time! Below you’ll find highlights of events and entertainment; many activities, especially those geared towards families, are free.  Get out and celebrate the rest of what summer has to...READ POST.

Welcome to the kick-off of New Column Thursdays where--you guessed it—we introduce a new column each week.  These weekly columns are written by locals who offer unique perspectives that need to be shared—whether it’s advice from a local expert, humorous observations about life at the shore, or a coastal version of an amazing renovation—we promise they will entertain you, and welcome your feedback.  The Rebirth of the Humphrey’s House First up is the...READ POST.

Welcome to the kick-off of New Column Thursdays where--you guessed it—we introduce a new column each week.  These weekly columns are written by locals who offer unique perspectives that need to be shared—whether it’s advice from a local expert, humorous observations about life at the shore, or a coastal version of an amazing renovation—we promise they will entertain you, and welcome your feedback.  The Rebirth of the Humphrey’s House First up is the...READ POST.

One of Ocean City’s most highly regarded citizens is being laid to rest this week--just as the charity fishing tournament which raises money to battle the disease that played a hand in claiming her life too soon--is getting underway.  Kathy Mathias, city clerk, mother of two, and wife of Senator Jim Mathias, passed away Monday August 15th.  Mathias was a behind-the-scenes staple to the town of Ocean City for over 28 years, serving in various capacities from acting as Ocean...READ POST.

One of Ocean City’s most highly regarded citizens is being laid to rest this week--just as the charity fishing tournament which raises money to battle the disease that played a hand in claiming her life too soon--is getting underway.  Kathy Mathias, city clerk, mother of two, and wife of Senator Jim Mathias, passed away Monday August 15th.  Mathias was a behind-the-scenes staple to the town of Ocean City for over 28 years, serving in various capacities from acting as Ocean...READ POST.

The nights are getting a little cooler; it’s a mass exodus as college students pack up three months worth of memories and leave town; younger kids grudgingly accept that days spent on the beaches and in pools are soon to be replaced with classrooms and homework—summer is drawing to a close.  As much as this can be downright painful to accept, it also means that it’s time to save a little money, and who doesn’t look forward to that opportunity? Tax Free Shopping Just...READ POST.

The nights are getting a little cooler; it’s a mass exodus as college students pack up three months worth of memories and leave town; younger kids grudgingly accept that days spent on the beaches and in pools are soon to be replaced with classrooms and homework—summer is drawing to a close.  As much as this can be downright painful to accept, it also means that it’s time to save a little money, and who doesn’t look forward to that opportunity? Tax Free Shopping Just...READ POST.

Ocean City Police have arrested and charged a female off-duty Prince George's County sheriff with felony assault after she allegedly pulled her weapon during an argument with another woman....READ POST.

On an average day this past March, a group of girls all bursting with the energy of youth and excitement for their sport, participated in a lacrosse game while parents and friends watched, cheering from the sidelines.  In a moment that seemed to be plucked from the daydreams of every parent’s worst fear…a nine-year-old girl fell to the ground unconscious, later found to be a victim of cardiac arrest. This happened in an instant, a clear “before” and...READ POST.

On an average day this past March, a group of girls all bursting with the energy of youth and excitement for their sport, participated in a lacrosse game while parents and friends watched, cheering from the sidelines.  In a moment that seemed to be plucked from the daydreams of every parent’s worst fear…a nine-year-old girl fell to the ground unconscious, later found to be a victim of cardiac arrest. This happened in an instant, a clear “before” and...READ POST.

The scales have just opened for the last day of weigh-ins at the 38th annual White Marlin Open in Ocean City. ( You can watch the Marlin Cam here .)...READ POST.

Who has the coolest car in Ocean City? Dub Magazine will make the call Saturday as custom cars, trucks and motorcycles gather at the convention center to compete for trophies awarded for all sorts of customizations - best paint job, best interior, best street bike and more....READ POST.

If you want to be an Ocean City lifeguard, now's your chance. The Ocean City Beach Patrol is holding a pre-employment physical skills test on Saturday for those interested in joining the beach patrol on duty next summer....READ POST.

As the USS Arthur W. Radford sank quickly to its resting place at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, former combat systems officer Douglas Warner lit up a cigar with a few of his fellow seamen on the retired Naval Destroyer to pay homage to their former home, and to celebrate it’s new life as an artificial reef. “It was pretty amazing”, said Warner, “I thought for awhile that it wasn’t going to go, and then I thought it was going to go down bow first, but it finally...READ POST.

As the USS Arthur W. Radford sank quickly to its resting place at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, former combat systems officer Douglas Warner lit up a cigar with a few of his fellow seamen on the retired Naval Destroyer to pay homage to their former home, and to celebrate it’s new life as an artificial reef. “It was pretty amazing”, said Warner, “I thought for awhile that it wasn’t going to go, and then I thought it was going to go down bow first, but it finally...READ POST.

Ocean City, can you handle all of this love?...READ POST.

Ocean City Police are asking for the public's help to find a man who exposed himself to two teenage girls in a parking lot Tuesday....READ POST.

The Best Views in Ocean City…From Jolly Roger’s Zip Line It’s a much-debated question--which property has the best views in Ocean City?  Many bay side residencies have views of the Assawoman or the Sinepuxent.  The oceanfront buildings feature panoramas of the Atlantic, and even a few condo complexes offer both.  But only one location has both ocean and bay vistas—as well as a bird’s eye view of the Eastern Shore’s largest amusement and water...READ POST.

The Best Views in Ocean City…From Jolly Roger’s Zip Line It’s a much-debated question--which property has the best views in Ocean City?  Many bay side residencies have views of the Assawoman or the Sinepuxent.  The oceanfront buildings feature panoramas of the Atlantic, and even a few condo complexes offer both.  But only one location has both ocean and bay vistas—as well as a bird’s eye view of the Eastern Shore’s largest amusement and water...READ POST.

On any given day, the docks in West Ocean City’s commercial fishing harbor are bustling with boats packing out—the process when the vessel is unloaded, the fish are weighed and graded, placed on ice, and readied for their next destination.  On one of these recent typical days, a small crowd was gathered around the crew of the Sea Born.  There was a palatable air of excitement circulating.  Placed on a slab behind Captain Kerry Harrington, waiting its turn to be...READ POST.

On any given day, the docks in West Ocean City’s commercial fishing harbor are bustling with boats packing out—the process when the vessel is unloaded, the fish are weighed and graded, placed on ice, and readied for their next destination.  On one of these recent typical days, a small crowd was gathered around the crew of the Sea Born.  There was a palatable air of excitement circulating.  Placed on a slab behind Captain Kerry Harrington, waiting its turn to be...READ POST.

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In a quiet neighborhood in North Ocean City, just off a large canal and adjacent to a small residential park, sits a recording studio on par with anything owned by a major record label.  This particular space cost over $300,000 to build, making it an anomaly in Ocean City, MD, and likely the whole Eastern Shore.  However, this dwelling isn’t simply a state-of-the-art recording studio, it’s also an architectural office and the personal home of Steven J. Cirile; architect by...READ POST.

Millions of people visit Ocean City, MD every year.  But once those visitors return home, Ocean City is really just like any other small town; everybody knows one another.  In February of 2010, this little microcosm received word that one of her own had been dealt a terrible hand.  PJ Aldridge--who up until that time was best known as an extremely successful realtor who loved golfing, surfing, and life in general—had been flown to a hospital in Baltimore, and was given...READ POST.

Millions of people visit Ocean City, MD every year.  But once those visitors return home, Ocean City is really just like any other small town; everybody knows one another.  In February of 2010, this little microcosm received word that one of her own had been dealt a terrible hand.  PJ Aldridge--who up until that time was best known as an extremely successful realtor who loved golfing, surfing, and life in general—had been flown to a hospital in Baltimore, and was...READ POST.

Sounds of jovial laughter echo across the sprawling bay front lawn.  A glimpse of ladies bedecked in jewels, minks, and long gowns that swish and sway as they walk, deep in conversation. Gentleman, perhaps with cigars and snifters in hand, clap each other on the back, taking turns commanding the stage, sharing stories.  Silver trays filled with crystal champagne glasses float by, held aloft by white-gloved hands.  For a young Adam Showell, peeking through the spindles from the...READ POST.

Sounds of jovial laughter echo across the sprawling bay front lawn.  A glimpse of ladies bedecked in jewels, minks, and long gowns that swish and sway as they walk, deep in conversation. Gentleman, perhaps with cigars and snifters in hand, clap each other on the back, taking turns commanding the stage, sharing stories.  Silver trays filled with crystal champagne glasses float by, held aloft by white-gloved hands.  For a young Adam Showell, peeking through the spindles from the...READ POST.

On a side street in a quaint historic town, sits a little shop.  On the sidewalk in front, is an Adirondack chair.  Initially, it looks like a really well made version of the popular coastal seat.  But upon it nests a placard with golden words, identifying the chair as an “Upcycled” Ocean City, Maryland boardwalk Adirondack.  The boards used to make the chair were reclaimed from the boardwalk replenishment project.  Which means that you could potentially...READ POST.

On a side street in a quaint historic town, sits a little shop.  On the sidewalk in front, is an Adirondack chair.  Initially, it looks like a really well made version of the popular coastal seat.  But upon it nests a placard with golden words, identifying the chair as an “Upcycled” Ocean City, Maryland boardwalk Adirondack.  The boards used to make the chair were reclaimed from the boardwalk replenishment project.  Which means that you could potentially...READ POST.

Tales have been told for centuries of pirates plundering and shipwrecks aplenty off the coasts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.  If you truly believe such tales, the sunset is just right, and you happen to be looking west across the Isle of Wight Bay in Ocean City, you may just be able to conjure up the image of a pirate ship!  Or, it may be the Duckaneer, a modern day pirate’s paradise, out for an evening voyage. Board the Duckaneer at the Talbot St. Pier, and...READ POST.

Tales have been told for centuries of pirates plundering and shipwrecks aplenty off the coasts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.  If you truly believe such tales, the sunset is just right, and you happen to be looking west across the Isle of Wight Bay in Ocean City, you may just be able to conjure up the image of a pirate ship!  Or, it may be the Duckaneer, a modern day pirate’s paradise, out for an evening voyage. Board the Duckaneer at the Talbot St. Pier, and...READ POST.

 The Dew Tour was in town this past weekend, if you hadn't noticed the huge vert ramp and stands constructed on the beach in downtown Ocean City, MD. As a beach town, we are already familiarized with the surf & skate lifestyle, but we were inundated with athletes and fans alike riding their bikes and boards. The construction started the week before the event began, with this year being the first Dew Tour stop to host a Skateboard Bowl competition. Amazingly this skateboard bowl,...READ POST.

 The Dew Tour was in town this past weekend, if you hadn't noticed the huge vert ramp and stands constructed on the beach in downtown Ocean City, MD. As a beach town, we are already familiarized with the surf & skate lifestyle, but we were inundated with athletes and fans alike riding their bikes and boards. The construction started the week before the event began, with this year being the first Dew Tour stop to host a Skateboard Bowl competition. Amazingly this skateboard bowl,...READ POST.

I remember the day I was exposed to Ska, an infectiously fun style of music that makes you move. Back in the 90's during college, going to see The Toasters, Reel Big Fish, Spring Heeled Jack and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones were influential shows in my life. More recently I have come to appreciate reggae, as many of the beach bars locally have reggae bands perform. So it's only natural that I would love The Aggrolites, as they are a blend of ska and reggae. The band formed almost a decade ago in...READ POST.

I remember the day I was exposed to Ska, an infectiously fun style of music that makes you move. Back in the 90's during college, going to see The Toasters, Reel Big Fish, Spring Heeled Jack and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones were influential shows in my life. More recently I have come to appreciate reggae, as many of the beach bars locally have reggae bands perform. So it's only natural that I would love The Aggrolites, as they are a blend of ska and reggae. The band formed almost a decade ago in...READ POST.

There’s a man who holds court in a small white stand on the Ocean City boardwalk, nearly every day, while the weather is nice.  He oversees your vacation, watches your children’s eager faces, and hands out the boardwalk’s most coveted food.  He makes sure that the famous potatoes uphold the integrity of the original recipe started in 1929.  He is Les Morris, commonly known amongst his co-workers, as “Lord of the Fries” at the infamous boardwalk...READ POST.

There’s a man who holds court in a small white stand on the Ocean City boardwalk, nearly every day, while the weather is nice.  He oversees your vacation, watches your children’s eager faces, and hands out the boardwalk’s most coveted food.  He makes sure that the famous potatoes uphold the integrity of the original recipe started in 1929.  He is Les Morris, commonly known amongst his co-workers, as “Lord of the Fries” at the infamous boardwalk...READ POST.

We planted a very small garden of our own this year, using heirloom plants that we bought from the Good Farm's plant sale this spring. Lemon basil, 2 types of heirloom tomatos, white cucumber, and some type of melon. They have made it through this dry spring, and are currently thriving. Spent the weekend weeding and watering, and that is such a good feeling! I never thought that gardening could be so meditative. Getting the dirt under your nails, and sweating as much as I did, changed my...READ POST.

We planted a very small garden of our own this year, using heirloom plants that we bought from the Good Farm's plant sale this spring. Lemon basil, 2 types of heirloom tomatos, white cucumber, and some type of melon. They have made it through this dry spring, and are currently thriving. Spent the weekend weeding and watering, and that is such a good feeling! I never thought that gardening could be so meditative. Getting the dirt under your nails, and sweating as much as I did, changed my...READ POST.