(March 5, 2021) After hosting an annual trade show for 46 years, the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association has rallied to produce an alternative to an in-person gathering.
(Feb. 12, 2021) The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce recently announced changes to its current staffing structure.
(Feb. 12, 2021) It has often been said that it “takes a village” to solve some of the greatest challenges facing any community.
(Feb. 12, 2021) Atlantic General Hospital has been recognized, once again, by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ for Bariatric Surgery designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
(Jan. 29, 2021) The Taustin Group this week announced plans for its 24th Street property and a new venture in West Ocean City.
(Jan. 15, 2021) The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Chamber Lights Decorating Contest each December to help showcase both commercial and residential decorations during the holiday season.
(Jan. 8, 2021) Atlantic General Hospital Vascular Laboratory has been granted an additional three-year term of accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Echocardiography in the area(s) of Adult Transthoracic.
(Jan. 8, 2021) Customers at Outlets Ocean City won’t need their passports to take this year’s holiday photos (free) in front of Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower or an Alpine location.
(Jan. 8, 2021) For the past 20 years, the Downtown Association and Ocean City Development Corporation have partnered on various downtown projects.
OC Chopsticks Asian Bistro owner Jack Chen is accompanied by a host of local officials and busi- ness people during a ribbon-cutting celebration in September. The eatery opened initially for car- ryout service in September with indoor dining offered shortly thereafter at the Outlets Ocean City.
(Dec. 25, 2020) Atlantic General Hospital and Medocity announced a collaboration to enable expanded virtual care management capabilities for patients with diabetes, chronic kidney disease, COPD, and heart failure.
(Dec. 4, 2020) The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released state jobs and unemployment data earlier this week.
(Nov. 27, 2020) Paul G. Suplee, associate professor of culinary arts at Wor-Wic Community College, was recently awarded the American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) Presidential Medallion for the second time, in recognition of the culmination of his work and success in the school’s culinary arts…
(Nov. 13, 2020) Avery Hall Insurance Group recently acquired Cooper Insurance Agency, Inc.
(Nov. 6 2020) The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce announced Lachelle Scarlato has been chosen as the new executive director.
(Nov. 6, 2020) TidalHealth announces the opening of TidalHealth Primary Care in Berlin, scheduled for Monday, Nov. 9.
(Oct. 9, 2020) Maryland Capital Enterprises is accepting nominations for the ninth annual Palmer Gillis Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
(Oct. 9, 2020) The Board of Directors of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce were recently announced for 2020-2021.
(Sept. 25, 2020) The newly designed and constructed Cambria Hotel sitting on the site of the former Cropper concrete plant, just north of the Route 50 bridge, is open to visitors.
(Sept. 4, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners named Laraine Buck as the new emergency management planner within Worcester County Emergency Services.
(Aug. 7, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners named Michelle Carmean as the new enterprise fund controller.
(Aug. 7, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners named Jennifer Keener as the new deputy director of Development Review and Permitting.
(July 10, 2020) The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians has named Dr. Kathleen M. Henley its 2020 Young Osteopathic Physician of the Year.
(July 3, 2020) Nancy Reither of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage was named one of America’s most productive sales associates as a part of REAL Trends + Tom Ferry America’s Best Real Estate Professionals, a ranking report produced by REAL Trends and Tom Ferry International.
(July 3, 2020) At the start of 2020, the U.S. economy was generally healthy with record low unemployment and strong consumer confidence. But amid the covid-19 pandemic and ongoing uncertainty, unemployment soared, the economy slowed and consumer confidence declined sharply.
(July 3, 2020) Farmers and small business owners impacted by the current health pandemic will be eligible to apply for grant funds through the Workforce Back to Business COVID-19 Assistance Grant Program.
(June 26, 2020) Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, Worcester County Tourism, OC Economic Development Committee and University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hotel & Restaurant Management Department recently announced a partnership to purchase licensing for “Back to Work Training P…
(May 15, 2020) During its May 6 virtual meeting, the following members were elected by the Ocean City Development Corporation membership to the Board of Directors.
(May 29, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners named Jessica Wilson as the new assistant finance officer.
(May 22, 2020) Taking into consideration the safety of his fellow citizens and employees and continuing to follow social distancing guidelines, Mike’s Flooring and Design Center, previously known as Mike’s Carpet Connection, is safely “open for business and here to serve you” as always.
(May 22, 2020) Jennifer Owens has joined the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore as office coordinator.
(April 17, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners named Weston Young as the new assistant chief administrative officer. He will step into his new role with Worcester County Government on April 30.
(March 27, 2020) Steve and Dawne Pappas of The Original Greene Turtle on 116th Street in Ocean City, recently presented a $15,000 check to the American Cancer Society.
(March 27, 2020) Atlantic General Hospital announced recently it has been named a 2020 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
(March 20, 2020) With a partnership between Hardwire, LLC and Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the National Park Service will have an additional layer of bulletproof protection when on duty.
(March 20, 2020) Up to $35,000 in grant funding is available to aid nonprofit programs designated for Lower Shore women and girls.
(March 20, 2020) Atlantic General Hospital and Health System has recruited a number of advanced practice providers – certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants – to the Eastern Shore in recent months as part of its efforts to improve access to health care for a growing population.
(March 13, 2020) More than $100,000 was raised in support of this year’s Hal Glick Distinguished Service Award Gala, to be distributed amongst local charities.
***Update: Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday afternoon that four new cases of coronavirus had been confirmed, bringing the total to 12. One patient's case will be handled by the state of Montana, as she is a part-time resident there.
(March 6, 2020) The annual Ocean City Spring Trade Expo will take place Sunday, March 8, and Monday, March 9, at the 40th Street convention center, featuring hundreds of businesses offering the latest products and services.
(March 6, 2020) Perdue Farms recently joined the Maryland Food Bank in unveiling the organization’s newest addition to its arsenal of programs focused on ending hunger in Maryland: the Mobile Market.
(Feb. 28, 2020) Residents and visitors can experience an interactive, hands-on experience at the new Xfinity by Comcast store on 83rd Street, which celebrated with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Feb. 24.
(Feb. 21, 2020) The 46th annual Ocean City Spring Trade Expo will take place Sunday, March 8 and Monday, March 9, at the 40th Street convention center.
(Feb. 21, 2020) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services welcomes Dr. Jennifer Leggour as its new executive director.
(Feb. 21, 2020) Since she was a child, Tammy Clarke knew she wanted to work in a hair salon by the beach, but she never thought she would come to run her own shop in downtown Ocean City.
(Feb. 14, 2020) Local realtor and entrepreneur Michael Nolen is taking advantage of the national opportunity zone program, and the Ocean City Development Corporation hopes to see more investors follow suit.
(Feb. 14, 2020) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services welcomes new CASA Director Jerrona Smith.
(Feb. 14, 2020) The Art League of Ocean City announces its new board of directors for 2020 and welcomes new member, Maryellen Rosenblit.
(Feb. 14, 2020) The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce will hold its 13th annual Business Marketplace Expo on Thursday, Feb. 20, at The Grand Hotel & Spa on the Boardwalk at 21st Street.
(Feb. 7, 2020) Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, recently announced its board of directors elected officers for 2020.
(Feb. 7, 2020) The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce will hold its 13th annual Business Marketplace Expo on Thursday, Feb. 20, at The Grand Hotel & Spa on the Boardwalk at 21st Street.
