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Delmarva Today 7-26-24: Berlin Celebrates 25th Anniversary of "Runaway Bride"
Tourists have continued to flock to Berlin, MD each and every year to get up close and personal with places and people forever linked with the film "Runaway Bride." Host Bryan Russo explores why the film continues to resonate with people 25 years later.
Parents believe Berlin day care center hid alleged abuse; attorney denies claims
Parents are coming forward with what they believe is an intentional lack of communication from the Berlin Activities Depot regarding allegations of abuse against a former daycare worker, but the facility reports it has continued to be transparent throughout the investigation. Two former daycare workers are facing several charges stemming...
Berlin council asked to support ‘bottle bill’
Representatives from the Lower Eastern Shore Group of the Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club urged the Berlin Town Council to advocate for the passage of the Beverage Container Recycling, Refund, and Litter Reduction Program when the 2025 session of the Maryland General Assembly kicks off in January. The group’s...
Berlin Peach Festival gearing up for 16th year Aug. 3
Berlin’s Calvin B. Taylor House’s 16th peach festival is expected to draw thousands of attendees to browse the fruit-themed booths and shops on the museum’s lawn. The event is slated for Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Peach Festival is held yearly to celebrate the history of Orlando Harrison and the Harrison Brothers Nurseries in Berlin, which at the time “dominated the United States’ peach market,” the municipality’s website states. The farm, which developed many varieties of peaches and other fruits, was founded in the late 1800s and, season-dependent, created between 250 and 500 jobs in and around the town.
Berlin negotiating with Palmer Gills once again on Heron Park property
The Berlin Mayor and Council unanimously voted to enter extended negotiations with Palmer and Sandy Gillis of Coastal Ventures Properties regarding purchasing and redeveloping Heron Park’s parcel 57. Councilmembers Steve Green, Jack Orris, and Jay Knerr voted to move forward with the Gillises at the Monday, July 22 meeting...
14-year-old male arrested for June shooting death of another teen in Ellendale
A 14-year-old male is under arrest for the shooting death of another teenager in Ellendale on June 9th. Delaware State Police said Friday that the Homicide Unit's investigation led to the identity of the Millsboro teen as a suspect. He was indicted Monday by a Sussex County Grand Jury and arrested the following day.
Incubus, Fall Out Boy, Weezer headlining Oceans Calling Second Wave in Mexico
Incubus, Fall Out Boy and Weezer are headlining the inaugural Oceans Calling Second Wave festival. A spin-off of the Ocean City, Maryland, event, Oceans Calling Second Wave will take place Jan. 19-22, 2025, in Riviera Cancún, Mexico. Also on the bill are 311, Cage the Elephant, Jack’s Mannequin and...
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...
6 Maryland men arrested in crackdown on car rallies
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland State Police (MSP) announced Friday that several people were charged in a multi-agency crackdown on car rallies known as “takeovers.” Takeovers are “illegal activities” that involve “blocking public roads for dangerous stunts, disrupting traffic, causing property damage and posing risks to the public,” according to the […]
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
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