Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 16, 2026) Downtown Berlin’s festivals, arts programs and streetscape improvements received a monetary boost after the state awarded the town’s Main Street and Arts and Entertainment District two grants totaling $50,500. The funding involves a $34,000 Main Street Maryland grant through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 16, 2026) A push to transform the dilapidated and dormant Tyson’s poultry building on Old Ocean City Boulevard into a vibrant commercial center is finally gaining some momentum now that the project has received site plan approval. The Berlin Planning Commission last Wednesday endorsed the final site plans submitted… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 16, 2026) A quarter-million-dollar furniture package proposed for Berlin’s renovated Town Hall was tabled this week after councilmembers and residents expressed concerns that the expenditure is an irresponsible use of taxpayer dollars. Up for consideration before the Town Council Monday night was a $252,773 request to outfit the municipality’s… Read more »
By Brian Shane Staff Writer (July 16, 2026) Furnace Town has canceled its Renaissance Faire this fall because of a lack of funding, its executive director said, though the event is expected to return in 2027. The faire has been held annually since 2021 and was scheduled for Sept. 26 and 27. But it costs… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 2, 2026) Berlin will be marking America’s 250th birthday a day early this week with its annual fireworks show on Friday, July 3. As the country gears up to celebrate its declaration of independence from Great Britain 250 years ago, the town will again host its own festivities on… Read more »
There’s plenty of fun for the entire family this July 4 in Ocean Pines. The day kicks off with the July 4 Freedom 5K at Veterans Memorial Park. Day-of registration begins at 7 a.m., with the race starting at 8 a.m. All ages are welcome! There will be awards for the top three females and… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 2, 2026) Amid a staffing shortage, Ocean Pines will strengthen the police department’s recruiting and retention efforts by boosting officers’ starting salaries. At Monday night’s Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors meeting, association General Manager John Viola presented his recommendation to increase pay for members of the OP Police… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 2, 2026) The Ocean Pines Beach Club in Ocean City will undergo extensive remodeling this fall, with a focus on creating a welcoming second-floor space by installing a top-story deck, an ADA-compliant elevator, and durable, storm-proof windows. At the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors meeting Monday, General Manager… Read more »
Maryland firefighters hope relocating event to Berlin will boost participation By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (June 18, 2026) Firefighters from across the state will travel through the Town of Berlin this weekend as part of the annual Maryland State Firefighters Association Parade. In a move that steers the event off its usual Ocean City route,… Read more »
y Tara Fischer Staff Writer (June 18, 2026) Candidates for the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election had the opportunity to appeal to voters last Saturday at the association’s questions-and-answers forum. The five association homeowners who are vying for the three board seats up for election this year, responded to inquiries from the OPA… Read more »