News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
Ocean City, Maryland: Ocean City’s Beautification Committee is currently seeking nominations for the 2023 Beauty Spot Awards. The available categories for Beauty Spot nominations are as follows: residential, condominium, retail, hotel, motel, commercial, restaurant and the Boardwalk. Only nominated properties will be judged and the Beautification Committee is asking for the public’s help in finding […]
Continue ReadingOCEAN CITY, MD: With thousands of car enthusiasts in our resort community next week, Ocean City will be designated a Special Event Zone beginning Tuesday, May 16 through Sunday, May 21, 2023 during the Cruisin’ Ocean City event. The Special Event Zone reduces established speed limits in the zone and increases fines for violations. Additionally, […]
Continue ReadingGov. John Carney joined Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin Friday to celebrate and tour the largest capital investments made to Fort Delaware State Park. Visitors to Fort Delaware State Park now have a smoother ride from the Pea Patch Island pier to the fort after the tram path […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD: The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s upcoming Oyster Gardening Workshop will provide participants with all the information and materials needed to grow oysters off their own dock. The program, consisting of an informational class and cage-building workshop, will be held next Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 9am-noon in CBMM’s Van Lennep Auditorium. The […]
Continue ReadingOcean City, Maryland: Nothing compares to grabbing your loved ones, packing up the car and embarking on a road trip, and travelers agree. According to an April 2023 survey from The Vacationer, more than 78 percent of Americans are planning a summer road trip. To help consumers select the ideal destination, Ocean City Maryland (OCMD) is […]
Continue ReadingOcean City, MD: On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department along with elected officials officially broke ground on the Downtown Recreation Complex project. The two-block park area is adjacent to the bay between 3rd and 4th Street. The west-block infrastructure work is expected to include property elevation, improved bayside boardwalk […]
Continue ReadingThe Mud Mill Pond boat ramp and adjacent ramp parking lot near Marydel in Kent County will remain closed into July due to construction activities associated with Mud Mill Pond dam improvements, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced. DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife manages the boat ramp and adjacent parking […]
Continue ReadingRegistration Now Open for Series That Continues Through Late July Do you know a child or young teen who might enjoy learning about fishing and delight in having the opportunity to catch a fish? The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Controlinvites budding anglers ages 6 through 15 to come out with a parent, […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources today announced the 2023 Maryland Youth Fishing Rodeo schedule. Youth anglers of all ages are encouraged to hone their fishing skills at any of Maryland’s nearly 50 youth fishing rodeos spread out across the state this year. The department is working with dozens of organizations in 14 counties across […]
Continue ReadingOcean City, MD: The Town of Ocean City is accepting grant applications for Pollinator Garden Plants. A pollinator garden is specifically designed to attract pollinating bees, birds, butterflies, bats and other small mammals, as well as habitat enhancement, water quality improvement and erosion control. The Ocean City’s Green Team is committed to promoting pollinator gardens […]
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