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Darius Rucker, Styx & Magic School Bus: Freeman Arts Pavilion reveals first wave of acts
The Freeman Arts Pavilion has unveiled its first wave of headliners for its summer concert series, which will feature Darius Rucker, Styx, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and many more.
Other notable acts coming this year include platinum-selling rockers Grand Funk Railroad, comedian Brian Regan and Grammy Award-winning country star Carly Pearce.
More:Darius Rucker, Styx & Magic School Bus: Freeman Arts Pavilion reveals first wave of acts
What we know about the fatal crash involving a school bus in Laurel Monday afternoon
A crash involving a car and a school bus of children left one dead and several injured in Laurel on Monday afternoon, according to first responder emergency communications.
Delaware State Police have yet to release further details on the crash, other than to say it was fatal, but here's what we know.
More:What we know about the fatal crash involving a school bus in Laurel Monday afternoon
White Marlin Open 2022 kicks off in Ocean City
The White Marlin Open is here again, with millions of dollars up for grabs. Keep up with all the action through our live blogs, leaderboards, photo galleries and more at the link below.
2022 White Marlin Open: Complete coverage in Ocean City, Maryland
A gospel music great, the Rev. Charles Tindley is a Maryland native
Nearly 200 years ago, the child who would grow up to be known as the “Grandfather of Gospel” and “Prince of Preachers” once called the quaint, small town of Berlin, Maryland, home.
Now the town looks to honor the accomplishments of the Rev. Charles Tindley.
'Grandfather of Gospel': Eastern Shore birthplace to commemorate Tindley
🔒 Coming to Ocean City this summer
With Ocean City's big tourist season officially returning with Memorial Day weekend, there are plenty of new businesses in the resort to be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.
From new restaurants including the return of longtime favorite Embers and much more, to a new brewery coming to town, take a look at arrivals coming to or planned for the Ocean City area for summer.
New in '22: Restaurants, breweries and more coming to Ocean City
Which Ocean City is it? Test your knowledge with our quiz
Ocean City, Maryland, and Ocean City, New Jersey, both have beaches and boardwalks, rides and water slides. But the two cities each have their ownindividuall charm.
Think you know what makes each one unique? Find out.
Quiz: Test your knowledge of Ocean City — Maryland or New Jersey?
🔒 Warming waters could bring seafood bonanza to Eastern Shore
Warming waters in the Atlantic Ocean are among the reasons much of the seafood caught off Maryland's coast is becoming more diverse.
White shrimp, which typically thrive in the Gulf of Mexico and south Atlantic Ocean, used to only venture as far north as North Carolina in any significant numbers. But as water temperatures rise off the coast of Maryland, shrimp have moved further north.
The downside is increasingly warmer water is contributing to sea level rise, ocean heat waves and coral bleaching.
Maryland seafood: Could shrimp help watermen protect their livelihood?
Jay Copeland cracks top 14 on 'American Idol'
Despite showing out on Sunday, Salisbury native Jeremiah “Jay” Copeland came into Monday’s episode of “American Idol” fighting an uphill battle.
He didn’t get enough votes from America for his performance Sunday, so he found himself on the brink of elimination Monday on episode 13, as he was striving to crack the top 14.
Copeland narrowly survived after the judges saved him.
'American Idol' close call: How Jay Copeland's dream was kept alive by judges
Jay Copeland advances on American Idol
There are two dozen contestants left on “American Idol.”
Jeremiah "Jay" Copeland, 23, of Salisbury, gets to breathe a little easier after cracking the top 24 during the Showstopper round on episode nine Monday night.
But “Idol” judge Katy Perry almost gave him a heart attack.
'American Idol': Salisbury contestant moves on in competition
🔒Ocean City, Delaware beaches are seeing more seals. Here's why.
A seasonal seal colony potentially over a decade old off the coast of Lewes could be from where the latest uptick of rescued seal pups is originating.
Louis Armstrong, a 35-pound grey seal pup rescued from Assateague Island National Seashore on Feb. 26, is the latest to join the National Aquarium for rehabilitation. He was found stranded and dehydrated with wounds of unknown origin to his face and left flipper.
It is one of three maternally dependent seals admitted to the Animal Care and Rescue Center during the past year.
Seeing more seals: Sightings, rescues rise off Maryland, Delaware coast
'Largest tax cut package in state history': Who will benefit from plan?
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and leaders in the legislature have reached a $1.86 billion agreement for tax relief over five years for retirees, small businesses and low-income families, officials announced Monday.
When combined with a recently enacted gas tax suspension, the governor's office said this legislative session will deliver nearly $2 billion in tax relief. The Republican governor called the bipartisan deal "the largest tax cut package in state history with major and long-overdue relief for Maryland’s retirees.”
Maryland tax relief: Will you benefit from $1.86 billion agreement?
🔒 Will Ocean City police body cameras be ready for summer rush?
The countdown is on for the Eastern Shore's bustling summer season.
And Ocean City has been racing against the clock to bring a big change to the police department in time for the yearly crowds of visitors to descend.
The passage of the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 mandated most of the state’s law enforcement officers be equipped with body-worn cameras by July 2025. The Ocean City Police Department has worked since late summer to get ahead of the curve.
Public safety: Body cameras planned to protect officers and the public
'American Idol' singer avoided getting catfished. He’ll reel in fans Monday
Jeremiah “Jay” Copeland's supporters finally will get to marvel at the singer with the golden voice when he debuts on episode five Monday evening, an “American Idol” spokesperson told Delmarva Now / The Daily Times.
But he almost missed it. The Salisbury University 2020 grad said he was skeptical weeks ago when he learned he was getting the chance to show off his vocal talent for the producers of the reality show.
American Idol 2022: Jay Copeland will sing for Katy Perry, Luke Bryan
Gas prices going up in Maryland
Marylanders are definitely feeling the pain at the pump as gas prices have soared past $4 a gallon, reaching record highs.
As of Tuesday morning, data from AAA shows Maryland's average price per gallon for regular unleaded gas sits at $4.19 — above the national average of $4.17 per gallon.
These state and national averages have broken previous records set in 2008 around the Great Recession.
'Absolutely staggering': Is any relief in sight as Maryland sees record high gas prices?
Where you can see and hear local 'American Idol' alums next
Friends and admirers of Jeremiah “Jay” Copeland of Salisbury are preparing to watch him take the national spotlight. The vocalist will compete in the 20th season of “American Idol,” which will premiere at 8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27.
When it comes to “American Idol,” Jay isn’t the first person from Delmarva to compete on the program. Two former contestants have since relocated from the Eastern Shore — and turned their original music into a career in the process.
American Idol's Jimmy Charles, Dalton Elliott: Where are they now?
Salisbury native on ‘American Idol’ Season 20 hopes to seduce judges with 'powerful' pipes
As Jay Copeland prepares to make his "Idol" debut, he has a lot of people in his corner. Family, friends and teachers are cheering him on.
That includes his uncle Josh Copeland, who has some experience with singing competitions. He was a finalist on BET’s Gospel reality show “Sunday Best” in 2019. Josh Copeland said that no matter how Jay does on "American Idol," he's already made the family proud.
American Idol: 2022 contestant Jay Copeland wants to wow Katy Perry
🔒 22 Bayside South Football Players to Watch in 2022
Is it football season again yet?
While the season is about nine months away from kicking off, plenty of the top players are currently getting themselves prepared to take the field once again.
So on Feb. 22, 2022, we have 22 Bayside South football players to watch in 2022.
High school football: See who will shine next season
Watch Antares rocket launch live Saturday afternoon
Are you ready for liftoff?
Northrop Grumman will launch its 17th resupply mission for the International Space Station on Saturday at or after 12:39 p.m. from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
Live coverage of the mission countdown is scheduled to begin at approximately 7:30 a.m., which you can watch at the link below.
NASA Wallops rocket launch: Watch takeoff live Saturday afternoon
Rediscovering the great outdoors
Recreational vehicles’ popularity is soaring on the Delmarva Peninsula and across the nation — and not just due to COVID-19.
“We’ve surveyed since the onset of the pandemic, and people are buying RVs for the same reasons they’ve always bought,” said RV Industry Association spokesperson Monika Geraci. “The number one reason is the love of road trips.”
'Freedom and simplicity': Recreational vehicle sales up, industry surging on Delmarva
Where to watch the upcoming Antares launch on the Eastern Shore
Another launch of the Antares rocket from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 19 means another opportunity to witness space travel.
Viewing locations on Chincoteague Island include Robert Reed Park on Main Street or Beach Road spanning the area between Chincoteague and Assateague Islands. The Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Atlantic beaches also provide good viewing locations.
And if you don't want to leave the comfort of own home, you can watch live on our website.
Taking flight: These are the best places to watch the upcoming rocket launch
Hogan discusses COVID-19, crime, tax relief in final state of the state address
For his final state of the state address, Gov. Larry Hogan touted his accomplishments over the years he served as governor, and once again has urged state lawmakers to pass legislation dealing with tax cuts and crime.
Hogan repeated Wednesday night much of what he has talked about throughout January: Maryland's response to the COVID-19 omicron variant, his "Re-Fund the Police" Initiative and his $4.6 billion tax relief package.
State of the state: "We changed Maryland for the better"
Town supports families displaced by fire
The Rigbie apartment building on North Central Avenue in Laurel burned down, displacing 54 people. Since the blaze, a local nonprofit and the Laurel School District have stepped in to see to the needs of his family and the other families affected by the fire.
“The Laurel community came out in full force,” said school board member Josh Wharton.
'I lost everything': Community rallies around families in apartment building fire
🔒 Delmarva crafter survives brain trauma, crafting a new path
Behind her home in Frankford, Delaware, Patty Gregorio, owner of Black Dog Pens, turns out pens, bottle openers, shaving sets, letter openers, bottle stoppers and key chains.
Making pens is therapeutic for Gregorio, exercising her mind as she recovers from a traumatic brain injury.
“Basically, it came out of trauma. Really, that’s how this all started,” Gregorio said.
Black Dog Pens: Traumatic brain injury survivor turns to woodworking for recovery
What's the status of the new COVID testing site coming to TidalHealth?
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury is one of more than a dozen Maryland hospitals selected by state officials as locations for new COVID-19 testing sites.
Plans are still being finalized in coordination with the state for the location, start date and times, according to the post, but the site is expected to be up and running in a week to 10 days.
COVID testing: Learn more about the new site coming to Salisbury
Restaurant, supermarket chains you want — and why they aren't here yet
Have you ever loaded up the car with coolers for a trip to a grocery store that was further away? For some Lower Shore residents, these occasional activities are realities due to the far distance of some national and regional chains.
On Facebook, we asked you which restaurants and grocery stores are missing from the Lower Shore. Here are the most popular picks.
We asked, you voted: Desired restaurants, grocery stores in Delmarva
Our favorite photos from 2021
It's been a year. Call it what you will: interesting, challenging, etc. But our photographers have been there to document it every step of the way.
Check out photos taken from around Delmarva over the past year.
Moments in time: Photos throughout 2021
Bethany Beach ready to take the plunge
An icy New Year’s Day tradition is coming back to Bethany Beach for 2022.
The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce and The Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation will be hosting a series of family-friendly events, including a 5K race and “eskimo plunge,” on Saturday, Jan. 1. All proceeds benefit the community.
What to know: Bethany Beach brings back New Year's Day traditions
Sea turtle population threatened as water temperatures dip
Colder temperatures in Delmarva waters is more than just a season trend, it is the reason for sea turtles to possibly wash onto shore in a state of shock.
Locations like the Virginia area of the Assateague Island National Seashore are particularly prone to species like green sea turtles washing onto the shore in such a state. Such an incident was posted on social media by the Assateague Island Alliance on Dec. 2.
Even in such a condition, the turtles may still be alive once they come out of the cold shock.
To the rescue: Organizations on call to save sea turtles
Port of Salisbury Marina one step closer to transformation
The Port of Salisbury Marina is one step closer to redevelopment.
On Monday, the Salisbury City Council approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Jake Day to enter a land disposition agreement with the Salisbury Development Group. This agreement sets the terms of the sale and redevelopment of the Port of Salisbury Marina.
The current plans for redevelopment include the construction of two apartment buildings, each at least five stories high.
Changes coming: Boathouse, shopping center, outdoor plaza and more
This winter festival is popping up behind the outlets at Rehoboth Beach
A new winter festival is coming to town and it’s promising to bring all the holiday spirit – from snow machines to roller skating under twinkling lights to a beer garden and local holiday shopping.
While Schellville was once synonymous with a Christmas village of elf-sized houses featured at Winter WonderFest – a drive-thru holiday lights experience – this year, its creators have transformed it into a full-blown holiday experience behind the Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach.
Making spirits bright: Schell Brothers bring all-ages holiday festival to Rehoboth area
Foodie tour offers new way to savor flavors of Salisbury
Beginning Thursday, you can book a Foodie Tour for up to 12 people to try food and drinks a different restaurants across the Salisbury area.
The three-hour tour costs $99 and includes five to seven tasting courses.
Dig in: OC Foodie Tour launches Salisbury restaurant excursion
🔒 Overwhelmed vets across Delmarva struggle to treat all pandemic pets
Have you had trouble getting a vet appointment for your pooch? You're not alone.
More veterinarian practices are scheduling appointments two to three months out and some have stopped taking new patients all together as they find themselves stretched thin. Even vets taking emergency appointments can be hard to come by.
Find out what is causing vets' struggles.
Burnout, backlog and bad behavior: Veterinarians face mounting challenges
Football playoffs a fresh start
With COVID-19 still wreaking havoc on high school football schedules, the MPSSAA decided to open the playoffs to every team in the state this year. No matter their record, teams will start with a blank slate this weekend.
Bayside South teams face plenty of challenges to their title hopes. Here's what to expect.
Road to Annapolis: What you need to know as Maryland state football playoffs kick off
Heavy rain, flooding close roads and schools on Delmarva
A series of storms that began to roll through Thursday and were expected to continue through the weekend brought high winds and flooding to the area.
A coastal flood warning for Wicomico and Somerset counties remained in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday, with 2 to 4 feet of standing water possible in some places. Officials reminded drivers not to drive through flooded areas.
Inundated: Weekend gets off to soggy start
Lewes microbrewery to open fall 2022 near bike trail
It may not look like much right now, but when Dave and Christine Jones stood outside the blocky building, they saw a future: the home of the Lewes Brewing Co.
They want to make it a Lewes landmark, a spot for great beer that rolls out the red carpet to welcome visitors to this historic town.
Cheers!: Lewes Brewing Co. hopes to open in 2022
Trick-or treating: Times, events and safety tips for 2021
See our trick-or-treating guide for neighborhood times, as well as how to keep your little ones safe from accidents and COVID this fall.
We've also got a list of Halloween events around the region.
Be safe, have fun: How to have a great time this Halloween
🔒 Worcester Prep golfer set to compete in national tournament
Michael DePalma is the only freshman on the Worcester Prep Mallards varsity golf team, and he's pulling his weight.
DePalma medaled twice during the season, including the ESIAC Quad matches, where he shot a 39 overall. Not bad for your first year. But now he's competing on a whole new level.
He'll head to Augusta, Georgia, in the spring as a finalist in the Drive, Chip & Putt National tournament to compete with the best young golfers in the country.
Teeing off: Michael DePalma's long road to Augusta
🔒 Ocean City labor woes won't be fixed with single solution. What's ahead for summer 2022
Ocean City businesses, reeling from two summers struggling to fill their worker ranks, are finally taking a collective breath after celebrating the Labor Day end to the summer season. But what awaits in summer 2022 is weighing on owners’ minds.
This year, employers found that to attract workers, they had to elevate pay rates far greater than the minimum wage for seasonal work. To retain them, businesses had to go even further, offering bonuses for both signing and staying on through the end of the season. Fighting through few J-1 student visa workers, lack of child care, extra unemployment and other pandemic-related impact on the workforce, businesses pushed through with fewer employees who often worked overtime.
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