OCEAN CITY — As more arts lovers have moved to the area, their high expectations for cultural enrichment have led to a growing, if not thriving, arts community in Worcester County. “Communities are realizing the importance of art in making ...

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An estimated 400,000 people went “downy ocean” Memorial Day weekend, one of the busiest in Ocean City’s recent history. Employees at several small businesses off Coastal Highway talked about their holiday weekends and the overall business climate this year. (Hint: ...

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When did it get to be summer? I, for one, am still in denial.  It can’t possibly be later than March or so. But our summer associates have started, the kids are almost done with school for the year and ...

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OCEAN CITY — The head of a think tank at Salisbury University says the value-conscious mind-set of beachgoers could be changing. Memo Diriker, who heads the BEACON economic think tank, says he is hearing that many believe the upcoming summer ...

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OCEAN CITY — The boardwalk has been a tourism nucleus for decades. And while it stays relatively the same year after year, with a multitude of stores, eateries and other attractions, each season brings a few changes. This season, visitors ...

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An artist at the center of battles challenging peddling laws in Baltimore and Ocean City will be the center of attention at a Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts fundraiser Thursday night. Spray-paint artist Mark Chase will be performing and ...

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WEST OCEAN CITY — Tanger Outlets is nearing completion of a $3 million cosmetic renovation project at the Ocean City Factory Outlets. The changes include new roofs, a colorful paint job and wrapping support poles with ornate brick and siding. ...

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SALISBURY — Within the past few years, politicians have begun courting voters in 140 characters or less on Twitter and by making friends on Facebook. As more and more people sign up for the two social media platforms, state lawmakers ...

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OCEAN CITY — Lower Shore residents looking to earn a few extra bucks this summer may be in luck, as this year’s job outlook is promising. Leighton Moore, owner of Seacrets in Ocean City, said the number of people he’s ...

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BETHANY BEACH, Del. — Visitors to Bethany Beach this summer will be able to enjoy free Wi-Fi access in the boardwalk area and on the beach. Town Manager Cliff Graviet tells The Daily Times of Salisbury that Bethany Beach hopes ...

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