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Ask any beach town local what their favorite time of year is and 9 times out of 10 they will tell you it is the month of September. Sure we love summer and look forward to it with mounting anticipation … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again folks. Labor Day weekend. The official end to another fun summer at the beach. In my house however, the words “Labor Day” could have a much more substantial and literal meaning. In case you … Continue reading →

Have you ever had that moment when you’re out walking your unruly, overexcited, slightly (or majorly) misbehaving dog when across the street you notice the ‘perfect’ dog and his/her owner walking along. No pulling, no jumping, no barking, no meltdowns … Continue reading →

One of our favorite parts about the month of September (and yes, we have many) is the return of the Brown Box Theatre Project. Each year, Artistic Director and Ocean City native Kyler Taustin brings his Boston-based theatre group to … Continue reading →

This time of year is always a bit of a paradox for us. While we hate bidding farewell to the month of August and the glory of summer, we also welcome September with very open arms. We love September for … Continue reading →

As a career bartender, I witness things, people, and behaviors on a nightly basis that drive me right to the brink of insanity. Some of them may be petty on my part because I’ve become tad bit jaded after spending … Continue reading →

It’s the last weekend of August, a majority of the kids and teachers and back in the classroom (with the exception of Worcester County of course), and the crowds are definitely starting to thin out in Ocean City. Across Delmarva, … Continue reading →

Last year we were amazed at the level of talent that transformed 60-ton piles of sand into sand sculptures for the inaugural year of OC Sandfest, and this year is shaping up to be equally as awe-inspiring. We couldn’t resist … Continue reading →

Sweet treats are made even sweeter when love and care are poured into each bite by passionate local business owners; which is precisely what we encountered this week when we took the trip to Bridgeville, DE to meet the mother-daughter … Continue reading →

Expect to see a small army of Jeeps on the road this week as over 1000 Jeeps invade Ocean City and Berlin for the four-day event. Of course spectators will flock to the beach as well to enjoy events like … Continue reading →

This is yet another one of those weeks where I had very different plans for the column. But then something happened yesterday that changed everything. There are certain stories that don’t necessarily need to be shared and probably shouldn’t. Stories … Continue reading →

As a child, there was no greater joy than dropping your beach toys and making an immediate bee-line for the ice cream truck. Correction, there was no better joy than digging into whatever frozen treat you scored. The truth is … Continue reading →

Earlier this week, we revisited our Summer Bucket List in an effort to refocus on the present and enjoy every last minute of summer. The kids may be gearing up for the first day of school, but that doesn’t mean … Continue reading →

On a recent visit to New Wave in West Ocean City, we were delighted to learn that a new store had opened just a few storefronts down. Colleen was kind enough to introduce us to their new neighbors, and just … Continue reading →

It’s the third week in August and the Back-to-School commercials are serving as a grim reminder that summer is winding down. September and Labor Day Weekend may be slowly creeping in, but the good news is that there is still plenty … Continue reading →

Over the course of my many years standing behind the bar in a beach resort town, I’ve found myself unwittingly engaged in some conversations and exchanges that will forever be etched into my memory. Some found me on the receiving … Continue reading →