Beauty with a price: The rise of the Bradford pear
As spring arrived, you undoubtedly noticed an abundance of white flowering trees growing just about everywhere. These trees are the highly invasive Bradford pear. The Bradford pear is a specific type of tree that belongs to the Callery pear family. It became very...
A community staple: Gregory’s Bar turns 80
One thing about our area is that community is at the heart of everything we do. While some may see it as a transient place, it’s the locals who keep it alive year-round. Whether you went to high school or college here, chances are you’ll run into someone you know at...
Trunkful of Love for Lucy the Elephant
A conversation with Richard Helfant, executive director/CEO at Lucy the Elephant Coastal Conversations Standing proudly along the shoreline in Margate, Lucy the Elephant has long been a symbol of history, curiosity and coastal charm. Built in 1882, it stands as a...
More than a century of music on the pier
A Look Back No look back at the 20th century in Ocean City would be complete without mention of the two piers the city built at Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk. On Saturday, April 22, 1905, Mayor Joseph G. Champion led the ceremony opening the new Boardwalk and the...
Sangiovese: The soul of wines from the heart of Italy
Drink Up! Tuscany, located in the central region of Italy, has been referred to as the heart of the country. Florence, the capital of Tuscany, is home to many priceless treasures from the Renaissance, including Michelangelo’s “David,” the beautiful Duomo Basilica, and...
