Making the Most of Your Charitable Holiday Giving

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore specializes in helping donors and nonprofits maximize the positive impact of their generosity The holiday season is often filled with feelings of warmth and generosity. With the giving spirit all around, being savvy about how and where you donate can maximize your impact and ensure you feel good […]
History on Display

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 […]
Shaping Their Futures

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 […]
Propelling the Next Generation

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 […]