Surviving a heat wave in your garden
While summer provides the full sun and warmth that flowers need to be at their peak, heat waves are too much of a good thing. An extended period of extreme heat can damage plants and wreak havoc on your garden. Fortunately, you can take steps to protect your plants to...
Inside the world of toys, trinkets and kites with Air Circus owner Doug Jewell
For nearly 50 years, Air Circus has been providing children and families with a lifetime of memories. Located on the Ocean City boardwalk, between 11th and 12th Streets, it is one of the area’s most popular stores, boasting a large collection of kites, toys, bubbles,...
Ready for fireworks and a reunion
Like everyone else, my family and friends are getting ready to celebrate our country’s 250th – also known as the semiquincentennial – anniversary this week. Plans call for us to keep tradition going and attending a pair of fireworks displays. First up is the one on...
OC’s Senior Center hosts Summer Kick-Off
On Thursday, June 25, the Ocean City Senior Center hosted its 2nd annual “Summer Kick-Off “ celebration. Senior Center Event Coordinator Maryann McElroy and her dedicated staff organized an exciting party that local seniors thoroughly relished. A beach theme set the...
Seven books to toss in your beach bag this summer
Summer and reading go hand in hand. There’s something magical about settling into a beach chair, the sound of crashing waves in the background, and getting lost in a story. Whether you’re lounging on the sand in Ocean City, relaxing by the pool or escaping to...
