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 →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →