The waterfront stretch of Old Bridge Road in West Ocean City contains some of the most picturesque coastal homes in the area. Bill and Cathryn Corey’s summer home is no exception, and its multifaceted architecture renders a truly one-of-a-kind residence. The Coreys constructed their home from the ground up after agreeing to spend their summers in Ocean City, a place they considered a...

When Chris and Jacki Ray decided to create their family’s new custom home in Berlin’s Bay Point Plantation, they were as determined to make its exterior as exceptional as its interior. They had long known who they’d hire: Wes Novelli of Hardscapes, Inc., one of the most sought-after craftsmen on the Shore for this kind of project. Novelli’s skill came in handy, as the Ray job was no...

Chris and Jacki Ray are experienced homeowners and no strangers to what makes a home great. So when it came time for them to convert their idyllic lot on Berlin’s majestic Bay Point Plantation, they chose respected local custom-home builder Poole Contracting & Consulting. Together, the Rays and Poole Contracting principal Mike Poole created a one-of-a-kind family playground that represents...

If enjoying fresh, local seafood, meats and other culinary delights in a beautiful setting is your foodie dream, then you won’t be disappointed with Marlin Moon Restaurant, which opened at a new location in June. Previously known as Marlin Moon Grille, the restaurant can now be found at the Double Tree by Hilton on 33rd Street, oceanside. Though the location has changed, and the name is...

Baltimore-born Jimmy O’Conor really had no choice but to serve a killer crab cake. After all, very few towns are as militant about their crab cakes as Charm City. Animated discussions — often fueled by beer — will certainly include such names as the sadly gone Gunning’s (huge orbs laced with Old Bay; make mine fried, thank you), Faidley’s (brave the line at Lexington Market for a...

Bluecoast Seafood Grill and Raw Bar's Scott Viselli shares one his personal recipes that's perfect for summer entertaining.SERVES: 4PREP TIME: 20-30 MinutesFOR PICKLED ONIONS: 1 red onion 1 cup red wine vinegar 1 cup sugar 2 Tbsp saltThinly slice onion on a mandolin. Combine sugar, salt and vinegar in a saucepot and bring to a boil until sugar dissolves. Place onion in a nonreactive container...

Your Doc’s In began after its founder, Dr. Walt Gianelle, recognized a need for more accessible healthcare in the area. Throughout his many years practicing emergency medicine at hospitals throughout the Shore, he witnessed many patients characterize the ER as their only option when unscheduled medical events arose. Dr. Gianelle envisioned Your Doc’s In as a way to bridge this healthcare...

When it comes to diagnosing and treating heart problems, having a nationally recognized, comprehensive diagnostic and treatment facility close by is a comforting thought.  The Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center offers comprehensive services performed by well-trained, experienced, board-certified physicians in the areas of electrophysiology, vascular...

More than 25 years ago, a determined group of local physicians and concerned citizens saw the need for a community hospital in Worcester County — one that also could support the growing demand for medical services during Ocean City’s busy summer-vacation season. With the closest hospital at least a 30-minute drive away, the overwhelming sentiment was that building a hospital in Berlin was...