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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

Salisbury Independent | 9/6/21

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

By Greg Bassett | 9/5/21

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

8/23/21

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

By Liz Holland | 8/10/21

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

Salisbury Independent | 6/24/21

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

By Liz Holland | 6/21/21

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

5/26/21

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

Salisbury Independent | 5/19/21

Salisbury Police Department earns national accreditation

The Salisbury Police Department has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The city’s recognition in the Tier 1 CALEA Law … more

Salisbury Independent | 5/5/21

Volunteers plant bald cypress trees on Salisbury riverbank

Not quite a dozen members of the Wicomico Environmental Trust got up early Saturday morning, April 24, and headed to Downtown Salisbury to catch the Wicomico River at low tide. Two hours later, 10 … more

By Susan Parker | 4/28/21

Ellie Bullis, 4, of Salisbury, carries goodies down West Main Street.

Photo Gallery: 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury

Spring finally sprung last week as 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury was back outside with a huge, masked and socially distanced crowd. Artists and crafters filled the streets, there was live music, … more

4/21/21

Salisbury's city budget plan includes 'tough choices'

Salisbury officials are proposing a $66.9 million spending package for fiscal 2022 that includes numerous fee increases made necessary after the Covid-19 pandemic depleted several of the city’s … more

By Liz Holland | 4/19/21

Army Corps to host virtual public meeting on Wicomico River maintenance dredging, placement site at Deal Island Wildlife Management Area

SALISBURY — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, is hosting a virtual public meeting April 14 from 6 – 8 p.m. to provide information and solicit input on the … more

For the Crisfield-Somerset County Times | 4/12/21

Salisbury ready to end rental increases prohibition

Salisbury officials plan to end a prohibition on rent increases that was enacted last year during the Covid-19 pandemic as a way to help city residents who became unemployed and were struggling to … more

By Liz Holland | 4/7/21

Sinchi will be moved to the Philadelphia Zoo this week, under recommendations from the Andean Bear Species Survival Program.

Salisbury Zoo’s bear cub Sinchi will leave for Philadelphia Zoo

It’s time for the Salisbury Zoo’s young star to “leave the nest.” Zoo visitors might have noticed recently that bear cub Sinchi has been separated from his mother, Chaska. … more

Salisbury Independent | 4/6/21

Pandemic has helped Salisbury have a safer year

One year into the Covid-19 pandemic, Salisbury had its safest year on record with fewer crimes, better fire and EMS response times and help for the … more

By Liz Holland | 3/16/21

In a photo 2019, crowds gather around the Riverwalk Amphitheater in Downtown Salisbury. National Folk Festival organizers said they hope to hold an in-person event in Salisbury this September.

Salisbury striving for in-person National Folk Festival this September

National Folk Festival organizers said they hope to hold an in-person event in Salisbury this September, after the Covid-19 pandemic forced the event’s cancellation last year. The 80th … more

Salisbury Independent | 3/10/21

More assistance for delinquent rent available for Salisbury city residents

City of Salisbury residents can now apply for funding to help with delinquent utility bills in conjunction with needing rental assistance. Approximately $90,000 is available through … more

3/8/21

Vietnam veterans Frank Bolen Sr., left, of Dagsboro and Jim Jensen of Ocean View chat following setup of "The Wall That Heals" during its October 2019 stop in Ocean View. The exhibit will be making another trip to the area in April.

Traveling replica of Vietnam wall to visit Ocean Pines, hoping to heal

OCEAN PINES, Md. — The picturesque Worcester County Veterans Memorial will serve as a host venue in late April for “The Wall That Heals” — a traveling exhibit that honors the more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. armed forces during the Vietnam War. more

By Glenn Rolfe | 3/3/21

Work has halted on The Ross while the developer awaits the outcome of a tax abatement proposal.

Horizon tax incentive could spur Salisbury progress

There’s a big hole in the heart of Downtown Salisbury. Where an office building once crammed with law offices used to be, the historic facade is held in place by steel beams. In a vacant lot … more

By Greg Bassett | 2/25/21