Celebrate Juneteenth with master storyteller Queen Nur
The Ocean City Arts Center presents Karen “Queen Nur” Abdul-Malik in an early celebration and commemoration of Juneteenth, the day in 1865, that the news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached the slaves in Galveston, Texas, two and one-half years after its...Favorite Beach Reads
By Marjorie Preston Welcome Home, Stranger By Kate Christensen 2023, Harper A toxic parent dies, and reluctant family members come together for the funeral, the will, and all the emotional reckoning they’ve put off for years. So begins “Welcome Home, Stranger,” a...Summer salads for the win
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Now that the long-awaited warmer weather is upon us, we not only dress a little lighter but seek fresh foods that are lighter fare on the dinner menu. Personally, I’m always up for a good, healthy salad. For me, it’s not just because it’s...Ocean City remembers the brave on Memorial Day
Photos by Steffen Klenk Ocean City held its Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27 at Veterans Memorial Park. This year’s program included a keynote speech by Former POW and Retired U.S. Air Force Captain Ralph W. Galati, who described his experience serving in...Beach Patrol is ready for summer crowds
By Camryn Schultheis Ocean City’s population swells from 12,000 to approximately 150,000 during the busy summer season. With many of the transient population beachgoers, beach safety is top priority. Fortunately, the Ocean City Beach Patrol, OCBP, is here to help the...
