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Kenyan-owned Swahili Village Fined for Wage Infractions in Newark, Labour Department Reports
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has taken action against Kenyan-owned Swahili Village Bar and Grill in Newark for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The popular downtown restaurant failed to pay overtime wages to 84 employees, including servers, cooks, and bussers, who worked more than 40 hours per week between May 2022 and June 2023. The DOL's investigation uncovered that the restaurant owes $62,335 in overtime wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages to the affected workers. Additionally, Swahili Village Bar and Grill faces $44,100 in civil penalties for these willful violations. Wage and Hour DOL District Director Paula Ruffin emphasizes the importance of holding employers accountable, noting that restaurant workers are particularly vulnerable to wage shortages.
Worcester County Health Department Warns of Rabid Animals
WORCESTER COUNTY, MD - Officials say a rabid bat was found in Pocomoke, and a rabid raccoon was found in Berlin. Worcester County Health Officials say this week, a bat was collected from a home in the 600 block of Market Street in Pocomoke City and tested positive for rabies. Additionally, a rabid raccoon was found on Ninepin Branch Road in Berlin.
Ocean Pines man arrested following an assault
OCEAN PINES, Md. – On August 29, 2024, at 4:51 PM, officers from the Ocean Pines Police Department responded to an alleged altercation on Newport Drive in Ocean Pines. Upon arrival, the officers learned that a subject later identified as 38-year-old Joseph Pavese, had utilized a screwdriver to puncture a tire on a neighbor’s vehicle. The neighbor witnessed this from inside his residence so he called the police and went outside, at which point Pavese approached the neighbor and punched him in the face with a closed fist.
Fine dining restaurant getting closer to reality at former Cowboy Coast property in Ocean City
The founder of a popular Ocean City restaurant said he is hoping to bring a fine dining establishment to the former Cowboy Coast property by next summer. Last Wednesday, Spain Wine Bar founder Peter Elias told members of the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) that design work continues at the Philadelphia Avenue property. While the board had approved a license transfer last December, he said it was unlikely that the restaurant would open until next year.
PHOTOS: Kids of Summer 2024
With school going back next week for most Worcester County students, and the academic year already underway for many families who vacation in Ocean City, it’s fitting to share some of the “Kids of Summer” pictures that began running last week in the print version of the paper. With pictures sent in by readers, the “Kids of Summer” is a longtime tradition of The Dispatch, that continued with the merger into the OC Today-Dispatch. The attached pictures show kids of all ages, both locals and tourists, living up their summer vacations in Ocean City and beyond.
Worcester County donates land for new promenade in Snow Hill
A donation of county property will allow a promenade project to advance in downtown Snow Hill. Last week, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to donate roughly 9,000 square feet of county property along Bank Street to the Town of Snow Hill for the development of a new promenade. Snow Hill Economic Development Director Lorissa McAllister said the revitalization project has been decades in the making.
BPW Approves Funding for Pocomoke Water Infrastructure Project and Worcester County Parks
Projects in Pocomoke and Worcester County have received funding approval from the Board of Public Works, including up to $777,000 for the improvements to the water transmission and distribution system in Pocomoke City and over $349,500 for community parks in Worcester County. Senator Mary Beth Carozza, who represents Pocomoke City and surrounding area says clean drinking water is a priority for public health and safety and that she is glad to see this funding has come through for Pocomoke to be used to improve the overall water quality for local residents. The funding for improvements to community parks include Dr. William Henry Park in Berlin and Cypress Park in Pocomoke.
D&J Custom Cutting makes mark with value-added meat processing
HARTLY, Del. — To suggest that business could be better at D&J Custom Cutting would be tempting fate. Since debuting its USDA-certified processing services in March, Dylan and Jenna Nickerson have watched as a growing stream of livestock producers from across the Delmarva region have eagerly tapped them to transform their freshly-slaughtered meat into value-added products such as jerky, hot dogs, sausage, snack sticks, salami and bologna.
Back-to-school brew: teachers, administrators can get a free cup of coffee from Wawa
Wawa is providing teachers and administrators in the Mid-Atlantic with the perfect post Labor Day back to school pick-me-up in the form of a free cup of coffee. Here's when and how teachers and admins can get their free cup of coffee this week. ...
Maryland's First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2024 Announced
Maryland residents reminded to take basic steps to reduce risk of infection from mosquitoes. Maryland 2024 – The Maryland Department of Health today announced that an adult living in the Baltimore Metropolitan region has tested positive for West Nile virus – the first confirmed human case of the virus in Maryland this year. The patient has recovered from the infection.
Delmarva Today 8-30-24 SBY Public Arts Resolution Dies in Session
Public Arts resolution dies in Salisbury Council meeting, crowded Labor Day traveling and the annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow. Host Don Rush talks with Coastal Point Reporter Susan Canfora about these and other stories in our weekly roundup. Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public...
Attorney for victim in Adnan Syed case applauds Maryland Supreme Court decision upholding conviction
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (DC News Now) — Adnan Syed’s murder conviction still stands. On Friday, Maryland’s highest court ordered a redo of the hearing that freed him. It’s been 24 years since he was initially convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend in a case widely publicized on the hit podcast “Serial.” Maryland’s Supreme Court said the family […]
Delmarva Today 8-30-24 Local Businesses See Better Times Ahead
The Eastern Shore business community is feeling better these days about their economic futures. Host Don Rush talks with John Hickman, director of Salisbury University's Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network about its latest survey.
Maryland Welcomes Youngest Deputy State Fire Marshal After Academy Graduation
STATEWIDE — The Office of the State Fire Marshal celebrated a significant milestone today with the graduation of Sierra Hawkins, 23, from the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission Academy…
Maryland Attorney General: Former dentist to spend 18 months in prison after violating probation terms
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — A former Potomac dentist will spend 18 months in jail after violating probation terms. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown’s office said Friday that 57-year-old Seyed Hamid Tofigh pleaded guilty to defrauding a state health plan and practicing dentistry without a license on Feb. 6. Brown said that Tofigh was charged […]
Labor Day weekend deals: Consumer tips to save in the DMV
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Labor Day weekend offers retailers another holiday to promote discounts in-stores, visits to local parks and attractions. As costs continue to burden families, DC News Now found some timely picks to save some cash for Labor Day weekend. “We all want to enjoy those experiences out there; whether it’s going […]
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