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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.
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.
Ripieno's has big plans for its Italian restaurant coming to north Salisbury. All to know.
Construction is underway on Ripieno's Ristorante Italiano, coming soon to Salisbury, Maryland. The authentic Italian restaurant, a spinoff from Ripieno's Italian Bistro on 32nd Street in Ocean City, Md., is aiming for a potential grand opening date of Jan. 1, 2025. Owner Kirby DiSeveria said his new restaurant and bar has been a...
Signs proposed to control, protect duck and geese populations in Ocean Pines
Signs proposed to control, protect duck and geese populations in Ocean Pines. The Ocean Pines Association and members of the Environment and Natural Assets Committee are working to protect the neighborhood’s geese and duck population. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer. The Ocean Pines Association and the Environment and Natural...
Mantoloking fisherman's blue marlin wins $1.1 million in MidAtlantic contest
It was a wild finish to the high stakes MidAtlantic Tournament. When the dust settled, the Mantoloking-based Deadicated rode off into the sunset with a check worth $1.1 million for its tournament-winning blue marlin. According to a tournament spokesperson on the final day of the tournament Friday, two boats came in with very heavy blue marlins on the deck. The first one was a 760 pounder that was weighed at Sunset Marina, the Ocean City, Maryland...
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.
Good Morning Delmarva features Sammy, a Delmarva Fox Squirrel
SALISBURY, Md. – Once a month, GMD features an animal from the Salisbury Zoo. For August, we’re meeting Sammy, a Delmarva Fox Squirrel, and a newcomer at the zoo. Travis Zimmerman, a zookeeper tells us, that Sammy is a spunky furry friend with a lot of love to give, who recently featured in National Geographic as an ambassador for her species who almost went extinct.
Fitzkee Brothers to release new single ‘Tomorrow’ Aug. 30
The Fitzkee Brothers are set to release their latest single, titled "Tomorrow," and celebrate with a party from 7 to 11 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30, at Fast Eddie's in Ocean City, Md. Comprising musicians Drew Fitzkee, Alex Fitzkee, Nick French and Otto Grundman, the dynamic four-piece band is known for...
Salisbury Zoo creates sensory friendly space for those with Autism
SALISBURY, Md. – The Salisbury Zoo recently received its KultureCity certification, officially making it a sensory friendly space for those with autism. Jayme Del Vecchio, with the Lower Shore Autism Community, said this new move will create more of a welcoming environment for families of all different types of backgrounds.
Tickets Now on Sale for Art League of Ocean City’s Annual “pARTy of the Year”
OCEAN CITY, MD — August 23, 2024 — The Art League of Ocean City announces tickets are now on sale for their annual “pARTy of the Year” to be held on Oct. 9, 2024, 6-9 p.m. at the Embers Restaurant at District 24 in Ocean City.
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