For much of the 20th century, young Americans were seen as free speech’s fiercest defenders. But now, young Americans are growing more skeptical of free speech.
As the county seat, Salisbury sets the tone for Wicomico County. Its policies shape not just local outcomes, but the broader cultural and economic climate of the Shore. Since 2018, that rainbow …
I’m a resident of Downtown Salisbury, and I’m writing to express serious concerns about an upcoming “forum” Mayor Randy Taylor is participating in that raises questions about …
A new Amazon facility is coming to Salisbury. For some, it may seem like just another warehouse going up along Route 50. But for the Eastern Shore, it marks something more. It is a sign that global …
President Donald Trump’s dramatic changes to the federal government haven’t emerged as an obvious political winner or loser. That's according to a new poll that indicates some Americans may be …
The NAACP advocates for policies that ensure equitable distribution of resources across school districts, with a particular focus on addressing funding disparities that disproportionately affect …
I would like to echo the support expressed by Cindy Dillon of the importance of a bottle bill in Maryland (“Marylanders need to support bottle bill”). I walk and bike throughout Wicomico County and am saddened by all the litter along roads, mostly beverage containers.
Microplastics — the breakdown of plastic materials into microscopic (unseeable) particles in our water and soil — are now everywhere in our environment and are impacting wildlife and human health at a level we are just starting to understand.
This will elaborate upon my comment at the County Executive’s public meeting on March 10 about raising the additional revenue that’s required to appropriately fund both the Board of …
I am writing to you to highlight the extensive problem of litter and plastic pollution on the Eastern Shore and to offer a solution. Of the 5.5 billion beverage containers (metal, glass and plastic) sold each year in Maryland, more than 4 billion are left in the environment, along roads, in waterways, on our beaches.
When I was editor of the then-Delaware State News back in the 1970s, I proposed — only partly in jest — that the Delmarva Peninsula should become a state. Has the time finally arrived?
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, representing more than 700 businesses across the eastern shore, has grave concerns regarding legislation (HB 1554/SB 1045) that would expand Maryland’s …
In response to Jared Schablein's opinion piece on "Randy Taylor's veto is conflict of interest", I would like to continue to point out Mr. Schablein's contradictions. First, this density increase is …
In an opinion written by Jared Schablein, recently published in the Salisbury Independent, Mr Schablein accused Mayor Taylor of a conflict of interest by opposing the increase in housing density in …
It’s that time of year again - the Maryland General Assembly is in session and bills are being filed by the dozens. There are a few that are of particular interest to us here on the Lower …
I am writing to give my support for increasing the occupancy density in downtown and elsewhere in Salisbury City. The concern for parking space expressed by others is understandable. However, we, the …
In 1976, the late Jimmy Carter set an example of ethical governance by placing his family-owned peanut farm into a blind trust before taking office. This gesture underscored Carter’s commitment …
One man's opinion today is that we are getting what we deserve with the inauguration of a man who is a convicted felon, a business failure proven by his many bankruptcies, a scam artist who never …
I am responding to a recent letter to the editor under the signature of a Jared Schablein in which he complains about the housing shortage plaguing the US and particularly Salisbury Maryland. We all …
As you have heard from the many public comments, most people support residential housing in the CBD. Many of us also shared concerns over parking and traffic, studies for which are pending. It really …
I recently learned about a Sept. 16, 2024 letter from County Council President Cannon to Mayor Taylor discussing the Wicomico County Council’s concerns regarding parking and density in the …
I hope that you will vote with the mayor, and against the density issue that has been ‘front and center’ for the last few months. You have heard a lot of testimony, including the …
As we enter a new year, the housing crisis stands out as both urgent and deeply personal. It’s not just a national emergency. It’s happening here in Salisbury, where the future of our …
A democracy encourages and values civic engagement and participation. Conversely, a dictatorship discourages public participation by placing inane impediments to public input. These types of …
As a Salisbury native and the Club Director at the Boys & Girls Club at Truitt Community Center, I’ve seen firsthand the impact that Boys & Girls Clubs have on the lives of our youth. …
Healthy party delights and the choices we make around holiday weight gain By Robin Gould We are in the middle of the holiday season. How are you faring with your food choices so far?
Every year …
In what seems like a doom loop of incompetence and division, Wicomico County’s Democrat political groups face as grim a future as the national party. Despite nearly flipping the county blue in …
In a small town nestled in the heart of America, a group of veterans gathered every year to celebrate Veterans Day. It was a day to honor the brave men and women who had sacrificed so much to protect …
In recent days, much has been made of the downtown project known as Salisbury Town Center Apartments (STCA) This project is being pushed by the developers after 2 failed court appeals and now an …
Please vote to retire Andy Harris in the first congressional district. Congressman Harris has worked for years to support the ultra-conservative goals of some in his party and he now chairs a group …
It is fully acknowledged that Question A, a Charter Amendment to eliminate the Executive form of government, has become a heated debate. That is as it should be. Listening to various arguments for …
Almost two years after he left office, former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is looming over the legislative conversation in Annapolis.
It may not be too much of a stretch to say he’s having more …
In June of 2023, Mayor Jack Heath and the City Council, at a hastily called special meeting and after deliberating in a closed session, voted to sell three valuable downtown parking lots to Salisbury …
Basic economics teaches us that if you want to decrease prices you must increase supply. Wicomico County has not built a sufficient number of housing units since the Great Recession of 2008-09. The …
The Wicomico County Council’s October 1st decision to not accept the Ross’s application for the Horizon tax credit was a slap in the face to the developers, who made significant …
In his recent discussion of the decision to have a Wicomico County Executive, Mr. Gains Hawkins recited statements made twenty or so years ago by certain former members of the County Council. When …
Rick Pollitt is now the town manager for Snow Hill, but in 2006 he was elected Wicomico’s first county executive. When I interviewed him in mid-July, some weeks after the Wicomico County …
As Election Day (November 5) draws near, arguably the most controversial initiative on the ballot is the county referendum to revert back to the council-manager form of government from the current …
SALISBURY — Before examining the question posed above, it is important to recognize that Wicomico County is one of four Eastern Shore counties classified as a Charter Home Rule County. Others …
The Maryland Department of the Environment was at UMES on Sept. 23 holding the first of four statewide listening sessions about amending the statewide general permit that regulates animal feeding …
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