Blue Ox sheds upscale aura
Uptown eatery still serves high-quality food, but in family-friendly atmosphere
(May 1, 2009) The Blue Ox operated as an upscale steakhouse the last four years. Now, the 127th Street restaurant is meeting the needs of a much broader audience, specifically families. Full Story
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Hardware stores aid support group During the month of May, Rommel's ACE hardware stores in Ocean City and in the tri-state area will accept donations for Women Supporting Women, a community served, community supported agency that serves breast cancer survivors on Maryland's Eastern Shore and their families. Full Story
Utilities go forward with electric, gas service terminations
Those struggling to pay for service urged to set up payment plan
(May 1, 2009) It is time to pay those unpaid electric and gas bills, but customers have the right to negotiate a payment plan. The Maryland Public Service Commission lifted its moratorium on the terminations of residential gas and electric service for delinquent payments or outstanding balances on April 24. Full Story
AGH endoscopy nurse finalist in national EndoNurse contest
(May 1, 2009) Terry Moore, registered nurse and clinical leader of Atlantic General Hospital's Endoscopy Center, is passionate about health care. She loves her job and it shows. She always has a kind word for patients and co-workers. And a smile, even if it's a weary one, seldom leaves her face. Full Story
Choptank introduces 'Beat the Peak'
(May 1, 2009) Choptank Electric Cooperative is asking its members to help save energy resources, avoid highcost energy and help the environment by joining its "Beat the Peak" program, which begins today, May 1. Full Story
Surfrider Foundation seeks volunteers to clean Ocean City beach
(May 1, 2009) With summer approaching, now is the time to prepare Ocean City's beaches for Memorial Day. The Ocean City chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, a national organization founded by surfers who promote clean water and clean beaches, will be on the beach at 37th Street on Saturday, May 2, to help the cause by gathering litter. Full Story
OCDC façade funds still available
(May 1, 2009) Ocean City Development Corporation, a nonprofit organization charged with revitalizing the downtown area, has been awarded new façade funds from the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development for exterior improvements and is accepting applications from downtown property owners. Full Story
Ocean City celebrates stellar April
(May 1, 2009) The Ocean City Department of Tourism announced this week that an average of 123,297 tourists per weekend visited the resort town during April, marking the most successful month of April since the town began tracking tourism numbers based on the Demoflush formula in 1992. Full Story
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