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Hello Wicomico County! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: New state park plans, a $10 million civic center renovation, and sensory play + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New park on the horizon: Wetipquin Creek State Park, Wicomico County’s first state-run recreation area, is expected to open in 2027 with trails, tours of Long Hill, and programs on African American and Indigenous histories -- read the full story.
Venue upgrades unveiled: The Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury celebrated a $10 million renovation at a ribbon cutting, unveiling a café, upgraded box office and redesigned lobby, its largest investment in 40 years -- read the full story.
Leadership gains statewide recognition: Salisbury University President Carolyn Ringer Lepre was named to the inaugural MD500 list of Maryland’s top leaders, recognizing new programs and partnerships with NASA and Maryland Army National Guard -- read the full story.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Braids that last: Lovely Professional African Hair Braiding is the place when your edges need a reset and your week needs a win, with stylists who specialize in African hair braiding, weaves, and extensions for all hair types. Settle in, relax, and walk out with a confidence-boosting style that actually keeps up with Wicomico life.
Art fix this week: Rotating contemporary exhibits, workshops and talks make Salisbury University Art Galleries | Fulton Hall a reliable jolt of creative energy, with shows spanning student work to national and international artists. Wander in this week to catch what's new, then hunt down the campus sculpture collection featuring names from Rodin to William and David Turner.
Treat yourself, Salisbury: Renaissance Medical Spa is your local spot for aesthetic treatments that actually feel tailored to you, from glow-boosting skin care to subtle, confidence-raising touch ups. Book it as a midweek pick-me-up and show up to the Shore looking like you actually slept.
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
📚 Bringing the Library to Willards: Summer Series @ Willards Lions Community Center | Wednesday (8/5) at 9:00 AM – Remember the old bookmobile? This is its cooler cousin, rolling into Willards with a Mobile Learning Lab full of hands-on tinkering, creativity, and practical skill-building. Try gadgets, dabble with maker gear, and learn something you can actually use, no shushing required.
🧺 Shore Acres Artisans & Farmers Market @ Crown Sports Center (Fruitland) | Thursday (8/6) at 4:00 PM – Nothing beats a Thursday at Shore Acres, buying straight from the folks who grew it, baked it, or made it. Producer-only, neighbor-heavy, and blissfully free of self-checkout, with peak produce, local meats, coffee, and small talk that somehow sends you home with dinner.
🧸 Sensory Play @ CoCo's Funhouse (Salisbury) | Friday (8/7) at 10:00 AM – Got a tiny human who prefers chill to chaos? Friday mornings are all about low-sensory play, with dim lights, no music, and hands-on stations galore, think coloring, Play-Doh, and sensory bins. Bonus, ice cream is half off, because bribery works.
🛍 Flea Market @ Hebron Train Depot | Saturday (8/8) at 7:00 AM – Take a break from the big box routine and prowl the local flea market, an early morning treasure hunt with coffee, cash, and questionable restraint. Finally tackled a garage purge? Vendor spaces are $10 for a 10x10, and the haggling is free.
🌊 Inside the Wild: Ocean Edition @ Salisbury Zoological Park | Saturday (8/8) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats hands-on ocean science with the kids, especially when the star is a squid. Get up close with tentacles, ink, and clever adaptations, then join a guided activity that makes everyone feel like Jacques Cousteau without leaving town. AC included.
🚗 Cars N Cones @ Cold Stone Creamery (Salisbury) | Saturday (8/8) at 5:00 PM – Whether you roll in a beater or a beauty, this is simple, cars and ice cream, keep it chill. Bring your ride, your sweet tooth, and your manners, kids will be around. Admire some chrome, pocket your trash, and do not race the brain freeze.
📖 It's Storytime! @ Wicomico Public Libraries (Salisbury) | Tuesday (8/11) at 11:00 PM – Every other Tuesday at the Centre Branch means corralling tiny humans, big imaginations, and zero judgment. It’s stories, games, and crafts for ages 0-3, which is perfect, because glitter cleans up better at the library. Consider it quality time, with backup.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Wicomico County report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 44%
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 8%
Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. This house is wildThis 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Fruitland home pairs a beautifully landscaped .73-acre lot with three finished levels of smart, flexible space. A remodeled kitchen, hardwood floors, sunroom, and rebuilt stairway add style, while the primary suite, bonus rooms, and mudroom bring everyday ease. Outside, a Trex deck and rebuilt waterfall create a peaceful backyard retreat.
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