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In a move that surprised some, enraged others, and all but rocked the town government, the Ocean City Council voted 4-3 on Friday morning to ask for City Manager Dennis Dare’s resignation. If he doesn’t resign by close of business … Continue reading →

Introducing…Shorebilly’s Swill, a weekly column full of sarcastic social commentary and quirky observation, written by locals who reside in the land of perpetual summer.  When your hometown happens to be the play land for millions, but is where you must … Continue reading →

Natives of Berlin, MD are already familiar with Debbi and John Colley—the couple has been instrumental in spearheading a number of beneficial community initiatives.  For those who haven’t strolled through the quaint little streets, seeing the Colley’s positive impacts, they … Continue reading →

Craft beer lovers all over the shore–rejoice!  Hooper’s Crab House’s exterior space is about to turn into your Mecca.  The 3rd Annual Brews on the Beach Craft Beer Festival is just days away—September 10th, from 1-6pm.  Get your taste buds … Continue reading →

Progress has been made this week in the renovation of the Humphreys House, but there was yet another setback. Mr. Ed Hammond, our champion in helping us to get the home, died in a tragic car accident this past week. … Continue reading →

Saturday September 10th, appreciate the beauty of Ayers Creek and celebrate land conservation—a vital part of preserving the local ecosystem—at the Lower Shore Land Trust Community Conservation Day on Ayers Creek. The $20 per adult fee includes a single or … Continue reading →

Some dates on the calendar carry more weight than others.  For cancer patients, the date of diagnosis signifies the clear “before” and “after” moment—with following dates representing the journey that cancer becomes.   PJ Aldridge, co-founder of the lung cancer foundation … Continue reading →

As this weekend officially marks the last few days of the true summer season, we have complied a list—likely to be an annual thing—of must-do activities before the clock strikes midnight on Labor Day, the beach bunny existence ceases, and … Continue reading →

Ocean City, MD indeed dodged a bullet in terms of damage to the coastline from Hurricane Irene—but now she faces a different kind of potentially unpleasant effect—the aftermath of a viral video. By this point, most people reading this article … Continue reading →

The forecast for Labor Day Weekend is set to be sunny and in the low 80’s—perfect weather for visiting the shore.  It’s also prime conditions for playing golf—and this year golfers can tee up for a worthy cause. Ocean City … Continue reading →

This Wednesday the PJ Aldridge Foundation will announce the winner of Oprah’s Favorite Things, from their online raffle–at a finale party at Lighthouse Sound.  Time is running out on your chance to win.  The raffle officially closes at 4pm on … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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: … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →