Worcester County leaders are moving closer to testing speed humps on Gum Point Road, where homeowners say speeding has been a problem for years and county officials now see the road as a strong candidate for a pilot program.
Worcester County leaders are renewing their push for a federal update to how the Ocean City Inlet and surrounding coastal bays are managed, as concerns continue about shoaling, navigation and long-term storm resilience.
Worcester County commissioners are backing a proposal that could allow bars and restaurants to sell alcoholic drinks in approved “to go” cups during certain festivals and street events, a change supporters say would shorten beer truck lines and spread sales across established businesses inside a designated event footprint.
Worcester County commissioners took the next procedural step Tuesday to advance a proposed housing and retail development along Maryland Route 589, voting to move the plan toward a public hearing where community members can weigh in.
Hotel guests in Worcester County will soon see a slightly higher tax on their room bills, but local leaders say the area remains one of the more affordable beach destinations on the East Coast.
A new dredging vessel could soon be on its way to the East Coast, with Worcester County leaders calling it a critical step toward keeping the Ocean City Inlet open and safe.
