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Lawsuit filed against landlord for discrimination
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s attorney general filed a civil lawsuit on Friday against an Eastern Shore landlord and his company, alleging a pattern of gender-based housing discrimination involving sexual harassment and demands to exchange sex for rent. The lawsuit, which was filed in Wicomico County Circuit Court, is the first case to be brought by the attorney general’s Civil Rights Division, which was formed in January. “For too long predatory landlords...
Bridge replacement impacting traffic on Route 13 in Salisbury
SALISBURY, Md. – With the ongoing replacement of the Route 13 bridge over the Wicomico River in Salisbury, a significant change in the traffic pattern for those headed north through the Main Street intersection is now in effect. Because the right lane is currently taken up by the project,...
Boaters Anticipate Ocean City Inlet Dredging
OCEAN CITY, MD. - Dredging in the Ocean City Inlet is set to begin today, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). When WBOC visited the site this morning, the dredger ship was floating along the shore of the inlet ready to start its work. According to the...
Salisbury mayor reacts to judge’s denial of housing development appeal
SALISBURY, Md. – Salisbury leaders say they are working to find a way to help progress a housing project, planned for downtown. Recently, Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge W. Newton Jackson III denied an appeal from Salisbury Town Centers Apartments, LLC. The appeal asked the judge to allow a special exception to the City of Salisbury’s zoning for density. In this case, the developer had asked for an exception on increasing that density.
DelDOT searching for public feedback ahead of new road project
DELAWARE. – DelDOT is looking for feedback on a new project in Sussex County. On August 6th, DelDOT officials are hosting a workshop where the community will be able to learn about the Route 54 and Hudson Road intersection project. The Department will begin construction in 2027, adding a...
Historic Sites of Ocean City, Maryland
Is it summer in Maryland if you didn’t head downy ocean, hon?. The land on which Ocean City was established was acquired by Englishman Thomas Fenwick as a land grant from Lord Baltimore; the land was previously used for centuries by Algonquian tribes in the area. Small structures were built on the barrier island beach as early as 1839, but at that time the town was only accessible by stage coach and ferry. It was a popular spot for summer excursions for the local residents of mainland Worcester County and in 1867 the city was officially patented as the “Lady’s Resort to the Ocean.”
First year check-in: Community members weigh in on plastic bag reduction ordinance
SALISBURY, Md. – for 390 days and counting, Salisbury has been pioneering a plastic bag ban in Wicomico County, and according to the city’s website, the ban was put in place in an effort to decrease litter, prevent storm drain blockages and contribute to a healthier, more beautiful Salisbury.
Street dedicated to retired TidalHealth Nanticoke doctor
SEAFORD, Del. – The City of Seaford acknowledged Dr. Steve Carey’s years of dedication and service to the Western Sussex County community by unveiling a sign honoring him. The sign was placed above Memorial Drive, a street he drove down countless times on his way to save lives at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford. Dr. Carey played a vital role in the development of Delaware’s statewide trauma system as a founder of the program and helped bring a comprehensive trauma surgery program to Western Sussex County.
Local art organizations face budget cuts after Maryland approval
Maryland approved a 1% budget cut to local art organizations, for the fiscal year, with the cut of the Maryland State Arts Council, which gives grant money to many organizations across the state. Local groups and advocates alike are not pleased with the new changes. The Art League of Ocean...
Free 'WienerPawlooza' event will bring Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to Sussex County
If you've ever wanted to see the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile up close, it's your lucky day: the Wienermobile will be in Sussex County this weekend for a free event at Home2 Suites by Hilton Lewes Rehoboth Beach. The Wienermobile will arrive at the Cape May Lewes Ferry terminal on Wednesday at 7:15 p.m., and...
Ocean Pines GM provides update on maintenance, renovations, other initiatives
Ocean Pines GM provides update on maintenance, renovations, other initiatives. Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola gave his monthly report at the Board of Directors July 20 meeting, where he addressed maintenance efforts, upcoming renovations, and enhancement initiatives. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer. Ocean Pines Association General Manager John...
Sussex P&Z reopens public record on Northstar
Editor’s note: A second story about the July 17 public hearing, including comments from the opposition, will appear in an upcoming edition of the Cape Gazette. Although the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission did not vote on the four applications for the Northstar Property LLC project near Lewes, commissioners did vote to reopen the public record for one item – to request information from Cape Henlopen School District to provide an estimated population of school-aged children within the residential section of the project at build-out of 758 housing units.
Berlin council asked to support ‘bottle bill’
Representatives from the Lower Eastern Shore Group of the Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club urged Berlin Town Council members to advocate for the passage of what is known as the “bottle bill” when the 2025 session of the Maryland General Assembly kicks off in January. Representatives from...
Somerset County Fair Hoping to Grow Attendance
SOMERSET CO., MD. - The 81st annual Somerset County Fair kicks off tomorrow in Princess Anne, and organizers hope that more will be in attendance than years past. The fair will showcase a variety of food, games, and goods from around the county. President of the Somerset County Fair Board...
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