Posts Tagged ‘tourism’
Grant Funding Allows for Economic Development Projects in Rural Maryland Communities
Rural Maryland areas will become more attractive for tourism, jobs, and economic development thanks to a grant fund. The $50 million Rural Maryland Economic Development Fund will allow key projects,…
Read MoreSnow Hill Proceeds With Scaled-Down Repairs To Black-Eyed Susan
Snow Hill officials have narrowly voted to approve a scaled-down repair plan for The Black-Eyed Susan to get the vessel floating on the Pocomoke River again. The town will also…
Read MoreMd. Job Opportunities Highlighted At Virtual Job Fair This Week
Maryland’s Coast Tourism and Economic Development will take part in a statewide hospitality and tourism virtual job fair this Wednesday between 9:00 a.m. and noon. Job-seekers will be able to…
Read MoreVIDEO | 2022 Declared “The Year of Harriet Tubman” In Maryland
2022 is “The Year of Harriet Tubman” in Maryland, as proclaimed by Governor Larry Hogan. The state is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of the renowned freedom fighter…
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioners To Discuss Wilmington-Baltimore Ave. Streetscape Concept
Nine months of work have gone into creating a Wilmington – Baltimore Avenue Streetscape concept plan in Rehoboth Beach. Commissioners will be presented with the proposal at a special meeting…
Read MoreGov. Carney Releases Delaware Climate Action Plan
Governor John Carney has released a Delaware Climate Action Plan, which he says is a blueprint for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and to leave the state better prepared for…
Read MoreNational Folk Festival Sweet Music For Salisbury Economy
The recent 80th National Folk Festival in Salisbury has the Crossroads of Delmarva singing a happy tune. An economic impact study indicates that the festival drew about 91,000 people over…
Read MoreDel. Bayshore Byway Gets Federal Designation
The Delaware Bayshore Byway is now recognized by the Federal Highway Administration as a National Scenic Byway. A special sign to show the Byway’s significance was unveiled on Earth Day…
Read MoreOC Fills New Tourism-Business Position
Ocean City received more than 100 applications for a newly-created tourism- and business-related position. After narrowing the field to four, two finalists emerged. The choice recommended to Council was Tom…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Seeks Public Input On Parks, Rec, Open Space
Wicomico County is asking its citizens to weigh in about land preservation, parks and recreation. The County is seeking to update its strategic plan, as it does every five years.…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Brands As “Maryland’s Coast”
A six-month outreach and engagement effort has resulted in a new ‘place brand’ for Worcester County: “Maryland’s Coast.” Tourism and Economic Development Director Tom Perlozzo said Wednesday that “Maryland Coast”…
Read MoreOC Sunfest Canceled – Will There Be SunLITE?
Sunfest 2020 in Ocean City is officially canceled. The decision came at Monday’s Council meeting, where officials also continued discussion about a possible scaled-down, spread-out replacement event. Sunfest had been…
Read More‘Road To Recovery Is Running Short,’ Says Beach Chamber
Cape May – Lewes Ferry allows bicycle riders to come aboard again
Bicyclists are now able to travel on the Cape May ā Lewes Ferry once again. The Delaware River and Bay Authority is revising some travel restrictions imposed earlier during the…
Read MoreOffshore wind farms could “destroy” Delaware’s coastal tourism, Caesar Rodney Institute claims
The Caesar Rodney Institute’s Center for Energy Competitiveness has petitioned Governor John Carney to take action, arguing that a wind farm off the coast of Delaware would “destroy” the state’s…
Read MoreMaryland Transit Authority Memorial Day Travel Advisory
As Memorial Day weekend kicks off the unofficial start to the Summer travel and tourism season, the Maryland Transit Authority is providing information to motorists. MDTA officials say they anticipate…
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