Currently Reading: Support Local

Much to our resistance, the holiday season is upon us and the clock is ticking to find the perfect gifts for our nearest and dearest. So, why not shop local on Black Friday? Bonus – you don’t have to travel … Continue reading →

A party to celebrate and support the local arts in our community? Sounds like the perfect night out to us! The Art League of Ocean City is proud to host the “pARTy for the Arts” on Saturday, April 8th from … Continue reading →

As a steadfast friend of small businesses, we were equal parts thrilled and disheartened to hear about the trademark trials and tribulations that local apparel company Earth Travel Apparel has endured for the past two years. Thrilled because they ultimately … Continue reading →

“It began as a hobby,” explained Stefanie Barfield, owner of local heirloom farm and CSA, Chesterfield Heirlooms. “We just started growing them (vegetables) behind my house and they grew and grew and grew.” For starters, if you don’t know what … Continue reading →

Some of us get a jump start on the holiday season as soon as summer comes to a close, meticulously mapping out every detail and checking items off of holiday shopping lists with plenty of time to spare. Others take … Continue reading →

If there are two things that I love unerringly, it’s supporting local…and coffee. A major component of ShoreBread has always been (and will always be) supporting our local businesses by shedding a little light on their hard work, ingenuity, and … Continue reading →

When Lisa St. Clair started baking dog treats in her kitchen 11 years ago, it would be easy to say that she ‘never dreamed her business would grow so fast,’ but the truth is, St. Clair had a sincere passion … Continue reading →

When we first spoke with Plak That owner Wyatt Harrison, we saw a young entrepreneur fostering a marketable idea into a viable business. Just one year later, that business is thriving, both on the local and national level, with an … 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 →

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 →

They say when one door closes, another one opens. Such was the case when local author Stephanie Fowler found herself at an impasse on 12.12.12. “12.12.12, I will never forget that date,” Fowler said as we reminisced on the origins … Continue reading →

We took a long, winding, gorgeous drive to the end of South Point Road last Friday, taking in the beautiful blue skies, the greenery, and the eclectic mix of houses as we approached what would prove to be a hidden … Continue reading →