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Salisbury on cusp of housing development boom
Salisbury’s new "Here Is Home" housing incentive program – which waives city fees normally charged to developers -- has so far resulted in applications for 2,216 units of single-family … more
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Plans for Salisbury's North Prong Park.
Salisbury awarded grant for new North Prong Park
Salisbury has been awarded a $200,000 grant that will help to fund ongoing environmental and redevelopment efforts along the North Prong of the Wicomico River. more
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One of the project AUVs deployed over a WWII aircraft site. Project Recover is a collaborative effort to enlist 21st-century science and technology in a quest to find and repatriate World War II MIAs to bring recognition to the service member, closure for their families, and to help a grateful nation keep its sacred promise to bring our MIAs home. As a result of Project Recover’s missions, there are 84 MIAs awaiting recovery at this time (January 2020). Since 1993, Project Recover (formerly The BentProp Project) has located 30+ downed World War II US aircraft associated with scores of MIA service members.
Documentary on mission to recover MIA service members to be screened in Delaware
NEWARK — Over 10 years of research, recovery and reunited families are coming to fruition Wednesday. “To What Remains,” a documentary following Project Recover on its mission to … more
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Gwenn Garland bikes to work on Waverly Drive in Salisbury.
Salisbury plans 8.9 miles of new bike paths
Salisbury is set to receive funding that will pay for design costs of the remaining 8.9 miles of on-street bikeways in the city’s Bicycle Master Plan. The Maryland Department of … more
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A large crowd admires the Christmas tree during Friday's annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Salisbury. The event coincided with November's 3rd Friday. A Menorah and Kinara were also lit in the anticpation of Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
Photo Gallery: 3rd Friday features Downtown holiday tree lighting
Last week’s 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury featured a Holiday Lights theme, complete with the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and lots of holiday cheer. It is also the last 3rd Friday held … more
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Arielle Haynes, 6, left, and McKenna Heller, 3, give Sparky a hug at the Salisbury Fire Department booth.
Photo Gallery: Treat Street comes to Downtown Salisbury
Several hundred youngsters and their parents attended Treat Street in Downtown Salisbury on Sunday, Oct. 31. A free event sponsored by the Salisbury Jaycees, Treat Street provides an alternative … more
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Salisbury approves Pocket Pollinator Meadow program
The city of Salisbury has approved legislation allowing for Pocket Pollinator Meadows in yards within city limits. The City Council voted to pass the ordinance, officially amending the … more
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Salisbury Mayor Jake Day will discuss efforts to remake Salisbury and address the city’s growth and development at a presentation next week at Salisbury University. He will also use the occasion to present his annual "State of the City" address.
Salisbury mayor will give 'State of the City' address Tuesday
Salisbury Mayor Jake Day will give his first "State of the City" address in two years at a presentation next week at Salisbury University. Day was serving in Africa during a U.S. Army deployment, … more
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Today In Salisbury's History: Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999
Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999 -- The Salisbury City Council has endorsed the Charter Review Committee’s recommendation of adopting a city-manager form of government. The proposed change will now … more
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Similar to these homes at a commun ity in Texas, Salisbury plans to build 30 tiny homes to offer safe, clean spaces for the chronically homeless population.
'Here Is Home' program seeks to address Salisbury housing issues
Salisbury Mayor Jake Day unveiled a new initiative aimed at increasing the city’s housing stock and affordability, while also tackling solutions for the homeless population. The city – … more
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Jeanne Loyd.
Jeanne Loyd retires as Salisbury’s Human Resources Director
The city of Salisbury’s Director of Human Resources, Jeanne Loyd, has announced her retirement after 11 years of service to the city and its residents. “Jeanne has been instrumental in … more
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Two huge cranes move the new $515,000, 12-foot-wide bridge into place.
Photo Gallery: New Downtown Salisbury bridge installed
Salisbury’s new pedestrian bridge at Camden Street was set into place last Friday. Dedicated to honor Salisbury’s sister city relationship with Tartu, Estonia, the span will allow … more
In a ceremony held at Salisbury University, 18 new volunteer firefighters and EMTs were sworn in to serve the Salisbury Fire Department, after having completed Fire 1 or EMT classes..
Salisbury adds 18 volunteers to Fire Department ranks
Eighteen new volunteer firefighters and EMTs have been sworn in to serve the Salisbury Fire Department. In a ceremony held last month at Salisbury University -- led by Mayor Jake Day Fire Chief … more
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In a 2019 photo, crowds gather around the Riverwalk Amphitheater in Downtown Salisbury. National Folk Festival organizers are preparing to hold an in-person event Sept. 10-12.
National Folk Festival returns to Salisbury this weekend
SALISBURY, Md. — After taking a year off because of the pandemic, the National Folk Festival returns this week, Sept. 10-12. With a new surge in COVID-19 cases and low vaccination rates in … more
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A beer and wine license for this year’s National Folk Festival has been approved without the political drama seen prior to the two previous events in 2018 and 2019.
Salisbury festival escapes previous drama, easily granted alcohol permit
A beer and wine license for this year’s National Folk Festival has been approved without the political drama seen prior to the two previous events in 2018 and 2019. The Wicomico County Board … more
Much-needed housing in Salisbury development pipline
A new development near Salisbury City Park and Schumaker Pond could have some move-in-ready houses by spring of 2022 that will help ease Salisbury’s housing shortage. The Greystone … more
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Cameron Barnes, 5, of Salisbury, enjoys a slice of pizza.
Photo Gallery: Salisbury's 3rd Friday celebrates friends with paws
Last week’s 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury was held outdoors, with artists and crafters filling the streets, live music and special events. The theme was "Paw Prints" -- afan-favorite … more
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The Newton Street Community Center officially opened in Salisbury on Friday.
Salisbury officially opens Newton Street Community Center
After more than four years of planning and renovations – and delays during a pandemic – Salisbury officials opened the new Newton Community Center that will offer programs for children … more
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The city of Salisbury and the Salisbury Lynching Memorial Task Force have erected a Lynching Memorial at the corner of Main and Division streets. A “Silent No More” event was held Saturday. See story and photos, Pages 6 and 7.
Salisbury lynching victims officially memorialized
A solemn crowd of people marched through Downtown Salisbury on Saturday, arriving at the Wicomico Courthouse to dedicate a memorial remembering three men lynched in Salisbury. A broad community … more
New recurring music event coming to Downtown Salisbury: Friday Night Live
Salisbury Arts & Entertainment District is pleased to announce a free summer concert series to be held at the Pohanka Riverwalk Amphitheater this summer in Downtown Salisbury. Friday Night … more
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