Salisbury’s Newtown Historic District’s Neighborhood Association Holiday House Tour returns to showcase classic architecture and tradition
Written by Alison Pappas
The Newtown Historic District is thrilled to welcome back its Neighborhood Association Holiday House Tour on Sunday, December 4.
The neighborhood, which is bursting with charm and historic homes, earned its name after fires that took place in 1960 and 1986 forced the community to build a new town.

What started as a fun hobby for two naturally talented brothers quickly evolved into a lucrative full-time gig
Written by Alison Pappas  |  Photography by Pamela Aquilani
For many professional surfboard shapers, their first attempt at shaping does not produce an appealing final product; however, this was not the case for Tom Bracht, co-owner of Brother Surf Crafts.

Veteran professional bodyboarder Brian Stoehr is back home, building the future of surfing in Ocean City
Written by Alison Pappas  |  Photography by Pamela Aquilani
Brian Stoehr, a decades-long professional wave rider and two-time U.S. National Pro Tour Bodyboard champion, is helping to build the next generation of local surfers by serving as head instructor at the K-Coast Wave Riding School.

East Coast surfing great Kathy Phillips continues to make an impact on the industry
Written by Alison Pappas  |  Portrait by Grant L. Gursky
East Coast Surfing Hall of Famer Kathy Phillips has made waves for the sport of surfing, yet most of her advocacy work over more than 40 years has taken place out of the water.