For Sean Norris, the Devil Is Not in the Details
Bartender Sean Norris isn’t afraid to show off because he knows what he’s doing.
Failure is our brand: Harriet Tubman on the Eastern Shore
What gets lost in the stories about Harriet Tubman is the local culture that forced to be so heroic. And the culture hasn’t changed much.
Helen Young succeeded as a single mother, now she’s helping others do the same
Helen Young spent decades enduring and fighting against racism on her road to becoming a nurse. Now a scholarship she endowed will help other single moms.
Suzy Toner Pushes to Build Great Swimmers in Ocean Pines
Swim coach Suzy Toner grew up swimming in Ocean Pines and talks about how that connection helps her keep today’s young swimmers motivated.
True Crime on Delmarva Comes Alive in Fowler’s ‘Crossings’
In the Sophie Kerr Award-Winning “Crossings,” author Stephanie Fowler tackles true crime, death and race on the Delmarva Peninsula.
How to Get the Most out of Your Day Trip to Trap Pond
Getting out and about is a little trickier than it used to be before the pandemic, but if you’re careful, Trap Pond has a lot to offer.
Is the Bar at Anthony’s Liquors the Best Kept Secret in Ocean City?
Anthony’s Liquors has a little bar in the front, if you didn’t know that now you do. But wait! There’s more. “You’re not going to ruin this, are you?” I don’t always mention when I’m writing about a place because it can feel gross and false. Instead I like to hang around, observe and chat as long as possible so I get a little bit more of a genuine feeling about the place. I was halfway through my second pint and talking with the couple next to me when I mentioned that I was a work and that I was writing about Anthony’s Liquors on 33rd Street. Mary was concerned that people would find out about Anthony’s and that she and her husband, Steve, who have a place walking distance from the iconic liquor store, wouldn’t have the place to themselves. When cool places get popular, it calls to mindContinue Reading
How Is Baywater a Farm Without Dirt?
Baywater Farms has been in the hydroponics business since about 2010, but the family farm has been in operation for much, much longer.
Embracing the Rat at Cambridge Muskrat Festival
Loving muskrat is an act of will, but when you’re ready to try one of the most American dishes on the planet, Cambridge Muskrat Festival is where to go.
Love the Beach? Embrace the Ocean City Kitsch
There’s beach resort tacky and then there’s Ocean City Kitsch.