Maryland
Maryland Fleet Week returns as port of Baltimore reopens
BALTIMORE — Wednesday was the start of Fleet Week, and hundreds of people walked along the inner harbor, getting a first look at the USS Marinette and the US Naval Academy Yard Patrol.
For some Baltimoreans, this is all new.
“Very exciting, very exciting. I’ve never been out here before in my life; it’s my first time,” says Aaron White.
But others were excited for the ships to return to the harbor once more.
“I come from a military family, you know, and I have married a military man right there, so yes, I’m very excited of being among all this,” says Alethia Sherrill.
Renee Spence says she enjoys fleet week and is excited to get a chance to board the ships starting on Thursday.
“I love that they are here; they are here to protect us, save our United States, and it just brings a lot of joy,” says Spence.
Fleet Week isn’t just about the locals.
“It’s also an opportunity for the sailors that are coming to town to enjoy the hospitality of Baltimore and Charm City,” says Chris Rowsom, Fleet Week Director.
Alongside the fleets and the festivals, others are excited to see the airshows, which begin Friday. This year features a unique aircraft as the finale.
“The thing were probably most excited about is the Marine Corps F35-B aircraft, which is going to be the finally of our show each day. It is the top-of-the-line fifth-generation fighter that has the ability to take off and land vertically, so we’re very excited about having that airplane,” says Mike McCabe, Air Support President.
Major Fleet Week events scheduled
Wednesday
4 p.m. — Maryland Fleet Week Welcome Ceremony at the Inner Harbor Harborplace Ampitheater
Thursday
Fleet of ships open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Thursday to Monday.
5-8 p.m. — 5K Fun Run in Fells Point and Rum Punch Tasting Tour: Begins and ends at Charm City Run’s Fells Point Store and goes along a path on the promenade. After the 5K, there will be a Rum Punch Tasting Tour at Fells Point businesses with live music by Soundtown on Broadway Square.
Friday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—STEM to Stern Education Tent at the Inner Harbor’s Constellation Dock: Challenge and inspire youth to explore career opportunities in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, with some history and art sprinkled in to add to the fun.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.—Flyover Baltimore (schedule to be posted in the Fleet Week App): Vintage and modern military and civilian aircraft will conduct flyovers and demonstrations, all visible from the Inner Harbor.
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.—Fleet Week Festival Inner Harbor: Enjoy local food and drink, live entertainment with more than 25 bands on two stages, maritime-themed exhibits, family-friendly activities, and more.
Noon–1 p.m.—Crab Soup Cookoff at the Inner Harbor: Check out local chefs as they compete for the ultimate “Fleet Week Souper Bowl” trophy. The event includes local celebrity judges and a “People’s Choice” award.
2–9 p.m.—Fleet Week Festival Fells Point at Broadway Square: Enjoy three days of eclectic live music and entertainment on Broadway Square and throughout the neighborhood businesses. There will be kid-friendly programming each day, including a youth edition battle of the bands and other activities.
3 p.m. — Fells Point’s Best Crab Cake Contest at Broadway Square: Participating Fells Point restaurants will compete to win the title of the best crab cake. The event will include celebrity judges.
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Workout with a Sailor at West Shore Park
Saturday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Open House at Martin State Airport: Military aircraft displays, musical entertainment by Navy bands, souvenirs, and food vendors.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—STEM to Stern Education Tent
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Flyover Baltimore (schedule to be posted in the Fleet Week App)
11 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Fleet Week Festival Inner Harbor
11-11:30 a.m. — Kids on the Bay Parade at the Inner Harbor Residents, families, and kids alike are invited to participate in this casual, festive parade, complete with mermaids as well as the Oriole Bird, Doc the Tiger, Towson University cheerleaders, Ravens cheerleaders, and even the literary favorite Rainbow Fish. It will kick off the festival and be led by the Naptown Brass Band. All are welcome to join the line of march.
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.—Fleet Week Festival Fells Point
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Workout with a Sailor
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youth Edition: Battle of the Bands at Broadway Square: Hear music from local schools, including School of Rock, Stages Music Arts, The Music Space, and Lee Priddy.
Sunday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open House at Martin State Airport
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—STEM to Stern Education Tent
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Flyover Baltimore
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.—Fleet Week Festival Inner Harbor
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.—Fleet Week Festival Fells Point
Monday
7 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Star-Spangled Science at Fort McHenry: Join National Park Service rangers and educators from the U.S. Naval Academy STEM Center for Education and Outreach to explore the science and technology that shaped the history of Fort McHenry and the lives and work of the soldiers who served there and the sailors who built and defended Baltimore. Throughout the morning, kids and adults can take part in hands-on experiments to explore the science of sailing, artillery, architecture, and more.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Family Fun Day at Broadway Square: Gutter races on Broadway Square from 1-3 p.m.; kits are available for purchase to build a boat to compete, but using reclaimed and repurposed materials is encouraged (creativity will be rewarded). The day will be free to enjoy family-friendly programming, including an exclusive movie screening at sunset.
Tuesday
8 a.m. to noon: Ships depart
Maryland
Dog who called Maryland shelter home for 7 years finally adopted: “There wasn’t a dry eye in the house”
The SPCA of Anne Arundel County announced that their longest running shelter resident has been adopted. Kylo Jace found his forever home after living at the SPCA of Anne Arundel County for 7 years.
The SPCA said on their Facebook page thar Kylo is a dog who “takes many meetings with someone in order to fully trust them and feel comfortable enough to show his true silly, wonderful personality.”
Over the years, he had specific volunteers and staff who had earned his trust and would take turns walking and caring for him day after day, the shelter said.
Over the course of the past 7 months, the woman who adopted Kylo came to visit him twice a week and slowly, but surely, worked her way into his trusted inner circle.
The team at SPCA even worked to ensure Kylo was comfortable getting into his new owner’s car, doing home visits before the big day. On Sunday, he officially left the building that he has spent the past few years in for the final time.
“There wasn’t a dry eye in the house and we truly are on Cloud 9 knowing he gets to spend the rest of his life loved for exactly who he is!” shelter staff said on social media.
Kylo’s adoption fee was fully paid for in memory of Jim Ehrig, a fan favorite of Kylo’s who passed away.
The SPCA hopes Kylo’s story will encourage more people to take a chance on a shelter dog.
Watch Tide to Table of Ocean City’s crew in action in Instagram reel
Instagram reel offers inside look at Tide to Table crew in action. Provided bby Jason Schwinabart, Vision Jet Media.
Vision Jet Media
The results are in for Delmarva Now’s reader poll of the best local ice cream shop on Maryland’s Lower Shore.
The 10 ice cream shops featured in the poll from the Ocean City, Salisbury and Berlin areas are often sought out by beachgoers with a sweet tooth during the hot summer months.
Get to know the winner and runner-up below.
Island Creamery voted best ice cream shop on Lower Shore
Island Creamery finished in first place with 47 votes, or 62.67% of the total, in Delmarva Now’s reader poll.
The creamery, named “Best Ice Cream Place in America” on July 7, 2023, for its use of fresh, quality ingredients and creativity, is best known for unique flavors such as Wallops Rocket Fuel and Rum Raisin.
It operates three locations across the Delmarva Peninsula: 120 N. Main St. in Berlin, 306 Dogwood Drive in Salisbury and 6243 Maddox Blvd. in Chincoteague, Virginia.
Dumser’s Dairyland secures second place in ice cream poll
Dumser’s Dairyland secured second place in Delmarva Now’s reader poll with 16 votes, or 21.33% of the total.
The family-owned business first opened in 1939 and offers a wide variety of fresh ice cream flavors, including coconut chocolate chip, butter pecan and mint Oreo.
Dumser’s Dairyland operates seven locations in Ocean City, including on the Boardwalk, in West Ocean City and along Coastal Highway. Some locations capture the look of a 1950s diner.
Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at ominzola@delmarvanow.com.
Maryland lawmakers serving in the U.S. Congress expressed their condolences on Sunday after the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
Graham, a Republican, died on Saturday following a “brief and sudden illness,” according to his office. He was 71 years old.
Republican Congressman Andy Harris, who represents Maryland in the House of Representatives, called Stewart a “true leader” and said his “selfless service to his country both in uniform and in Congress is much appreciated.”
“My deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, dedicated staff, and the people of South Carolina during this difficult time,” Harris said. “Working with him on budget issues made it clear to me that he was a true leader in the fight to restore fiscal responsibility, and he will be sorely missed.”
Graham died on Saturday evening, shortly after he returned from a trip to Ukraine. He was scheduled to appear on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday.
He served in the U.S. House of Representatives, followed by four terms in the U.S. Senate. Before his political career, Graham served in the United States Air Force.
Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, who served with Graham in Congress for more than two decades, said that even though the two disagreed on many issues, they had always had “an open line of communication and honest conversation.”
“Whenever possible, we worked together to find common ground, including our joint efforts to support our Syrian Kurdish partners and the SDF, who have been our main allies in the fight against ISIS,” Van Hollen stated. “My heart goes out to Lindsey’s loved ones during this difficult time.”
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