Cambridge Reports Small Sewage Overflow After Pump Station Shutdown
The City of Cambridge announced Tuesday that a temporary shutdown at the Trenton Street Pumping Station caused a sewage overflow Monday afternoon at two locations along Water Street. According to city officials, the overflow occurred around 12:30 p.m. when sewage backed up and escaped through two manholes near Vue de Leau and at Water and […]
For All Seasons Hosts Downtown Cambridge Office Open House
For All Seasons has been serving Dorchester County families through its office in Cambridge for more than a decade. In early fall 2025, the agency will relocate its Cambridge office to a larger downtown site, helping to meet the growing community needs in the county and surrounding counties and to be more embedded in the […]
City Council Roundup – October 6
The Cambridge City Council met on Monday, October 6, covering zoning, housing, and community development matters. Several items were deferred until the October 27 meeting, including a pair of rezoning ordinances and a contract tied to the city’s flood mitigation project. The council also approved a long-term lease for the Boys & Girls Club, amended […]
CWDI Reports Progress on Cambridge Harbor Project
A day after an unflattering article in the Baltimore Sun, Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) issued a press release highlighting “several exciting developments” in the project. In a readout of the August 27 partners meeting with city and county representatives, CWDI said local leaders said they are “open to revisiting” the proposed housing density for […]
Updated Historical Marker Honors Harriet Tubman’s Legacy
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) unveiled a new roadside historical marker celebrating the life, courage, and enduring legacy of Maryland native Harriet Tubman, a pivotal figure in the fight for freedom. The updated sign corrects historical inaccuracies in the old marker and recognizes Tubman’s legacy and contribution to the Underground Railroad. The unveiling ceremony, […]
Oxford Community Center Fall Preview: A Chat with Director Liza Ledford
Twice a year the Spy makes sure to sit down with Liza Ledford, the executive director of the beloved Oxford Community Center, to find out what’s going on their seemingly endless special events and programs every season. Liza stopped by the Spy studio the other day to talk to us about what’s coming up this […]
Avalon Spy Night Preview: Poet Meredith Davies Hadaway Reads “When Dreams Go Walking”
[youtube id=”zbd3f2U2dUk Over the last few years, Meredith Davies Hadaway has increasingly been seen as the region’s foremost eco-poet as she draws on her time on the Eastern Shore and her love for the Chester River. That is why Hadaway will be headlining the upcoming Spy Night at the Avalon on May 7th. She will […]
Studio B Check in: Betty Huang with Artist Diz Hormel
Studio B Art Gallery is thrilled to announce its participation in the return of the First Friday Gallery Walk for 2025, featuring a special exhibition by acclaimed artist Diz Hormel. Join us on April 4, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. to meet the artist and view her stunning collection of still life oil paintings. […]
Love Your Kidneys: A Chat with Shore Health’s Dr. Anish Hinduja
About 35.5 million U.S. adults are estimated to have kidney disease—that’s more than 1 in 7 (14%) — but most people have no symptoms until the disease very advanced. March is National Kidney Disease Awareness Month, the perfect time to shed light on this significant health threat. In this insightful interview, Dr. Anish Hinduja, Medical Director of UM […]
Habitat Choptank honors legacy of Jimmy Carter at recent home dedication
After 100 years of advocacy, humanitarianism, and service, Former President Jimmy Carter passed away on December 29, 2024. His dedication to affordable homeownership and his support of Habitat for Humanity for over 35 years of his life is one that made monumental impact all across the world. President Carter’s passion was fueled in March of […]