Shore Progress

07/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who made our 5th Annual Summer Social a major success.

With only 100 days left until election day, we are ready to support Progressive across the Shore!

Thank you to Laytons Chance Vineyard And Winery for once again being an amazing host!

07/21/2026

The Government of Ocean City has become known for always choosing the wrong or most unethical option to solve any problem it faces. Whether it is supporting dangerous Data Centers, trying to kill clean energy and jobs, or now trying to bully a church into no longer being able to serve the homeless.

St. Paul's by the Sea Episcopal Church serves between 25 and 35 people overnight and is practicing their protected religious rights while serving the homeless. They are making a difference serving those in need.

Instead of working to reduce homelessness and support those struggling in the community, the town of Ocean City started issuing daily citations and fines to the Church.

Now they have gone so low as to ask a federal judge to stop St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church from operating its overnight homeless shelter.

The good news for the church is that Ocean City has a nice long track record of losing in federal court, and we have seen it firsthand as they continue to lose case after case in their failed effort to stop Offshore Wind. We look forward to seeing them lose another court case on this issue as well.

07/20/2026

In just five days, we'll gather for our 5th Annual Summer Social at Layton's Chance Vineyard & Winery, and we hope you'll join us!

For the past nine years, Shore Progress has worked to build a stronger Eastern Shore by advocating for policies that improve our communities, elevating local issues, and partnering with leaders across Maryland to create lasting change. This event is both a celebration of that work and an opportunity to help sustain it for years to come.

Join us for an afternoon of great food, drinks, conversation, and inspiring speakers:

🎤 Dan Schwartz for Congress – Democratic Nominee for Maryland's 1st Congressional District
🎤 Erin Patterson for District 4 – Candidate for Wicomico County Council, District 4
🎤 Christine LaMonica for Dorchester County Sheriff– Candidate for Dorchester County Sheriff

📅 Saturday, July 25
🕧 Doors Open: 12:30 PM
📍 Layton's Chance Vineyard & Winery
4225 New Bridge Rd, Vienna, MD 21869

Every ticket helps Shore Progress continue to organize, advocate, and build progressive power across the Eastern Shore.

Free tickets are available for anyone who needs one, no questions asked. Just email [email protected] for more information.

Buy Your Tickets Here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2026summersocial

07/17/2026

The countdown is on, and we're excited to announce the full lineup of guest speakers for Shore Progress's 5th Annual Summer Social!

🎤 Dan Schwartz for Congress
Democratic Nominee for Maryland's 1st Congressional District

🎤 Christine LaMonica for Dorchester County Sheriff
Democratic Nominee for Dorchester County Sheriff

🎤Erin Patterson for District 4
Democratic Nominee for Wicomico County Council, District 4

These candidates are stepping up to serve their communities at a time when leadership matters more than ever, and we're excited to welcome them as we celebrate nine years of organizing, advocacy, and building progressive power across the Shore.

Join us for an afternoon of great food, local wine, music, raffles, backyard games, and conversations with neighbors and leaders from across the Shore.

📅 Saturday, July 25
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM (Doors open at 12:30 PM)
📍 Layton's Chance Vineyard & Winery
🎟️ Tickets are $35

Every ticket helps Shore Progress continue to organize, support candidates who put working families first, and advocate for a more affordable, equitable Eastern Shore.

🎟️ Reserve your spot today:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2026summersocial

We can't wait to celebrate with you in just 8 days!

07/17/2026

Due to the dangerous air quality across Salisbury and the Eastern Shore, Shore Progress will not be participating in Third Friday tonight as normal.

The region is currently under a Code Red air quality alert, meaning the air is unhealthy for everyone. It is especially dangerous for children, older adults, and people with asthma, heart conditions, or other health concerns.

We love Third Friday and appreciate everything it brings to Downtown Salisbury, but no community event is worth putting residents, vendors, volunteers, and City workers at risk.

We are calling on the City of Salisbury, Maryland to cancel tonight’s event and put public health first.

Please limit your time outdoors, avoid strenuous activity, keep windows and doors closed, and check on elderly neighbors and anyone who may be especially vulnerable.

Stay safe, Delmarva.

07/15/2026

10 Days Until Our 5th Annual Summer Social!

We’re excited to announce another outstanding guest speaker joining us on July 25…

Erin Patterson for District 4
Democratic Nominee for Wicomico County Council, District 4

District 4 is one of the most competitive races in Wicomico County this year and represents a real opportunity to build a County Council that puts working families first.

Erin is running to bring thoughtful, community-focused leadership to the Council, and we’re proud to support her campaign alongside dozens of other progressive candidates across the Eastern Shore.

Join Erin, our other guest speakers, candidates, activists, and supporters for an afternoon of food, drinks, conversation, and organizing as we celebrate the movement we’ve built together and prepare for the work ahead.

📅 Saturday, July 25
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM (Doors open at 12:30 PM)
📍 Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery
🎟️ Tickets: $35

Every ticket purchased helps Shore Progress continue endorsing candidates, organizing communities, and electing leaders who fight for affordable housing, good-paying jobs, strong public schools, and an Eastern Shore where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Get your tickets today:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2026summersocial

We can’t wait to see you in just 10 days!

07/14/2026

11 days. One movement. One Eastern Shore worth fighting for.

Every ticket to our 5th Annual Summer Social helps power the work Shore Progress does every single day.

It helps us knock on doors, train volunteers, endorse candidates who put working families first, organize for better wages, and fight for policies that make life more affordable across Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

This year alone, we’ve endorsed candidates across the Shore committed to building stronger schools, protecting workers, expanding healthcare, and creating an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top.

On July 25, we’re taking a moment to celebrate nine years of organizing while raising the resources needed to finish this election cycle strong.

Join us for an afternoon of great food, local wine, raffles, music, and conversation with friends from across the Shore. We’ll also hear from Congressional candidate Dan Schwartz about the fight ahead.

📅 Saturday, July 25
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM (Doors open at 12:30 PM)
📍 Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery
🎟️ Tickets are just $35

Can’t make it? Consider buying a ticket anyway or making a donation to support the work.

👉 Get your tickets today:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2026summersocial

Together, we’re not just electing candidates. We’re building the progressive infrastructure the Eastern Shore deserves. Let’s celebrate what we’ve accomplished and invest in what comes next.

07/10/2026

Activists view the strong turnout as a clear rebuke of the city's current leadership.

"Overwhelmingly, we have come together and agreed that the mayor and city council's decision to take away collective bargaining was the wrong decision," said Jared Schablein, chair of Shore Progress. "I think that's a testament to the support our first responders and city workers have."

More Than the 20% Required for Ballot

07/09/2026

July 25 is almost here! Don’t wait to get your tickets.

Join us for our 5th annual Summer Social at Layton’s Chance Winery featuring special guest Dan Schwartz for Congress, Democratic nominee for Maryland’s 1st Congressional District.

Every ticket helps us continue electing progressive leaders across Maryland’s Eastern Shore and building the grassroots movement our communities deserve.

🎟️ Buy your tickets today don’t wait until the last minute: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2026summersocial

We can’t wait to see you on July 25.

07/06/2026

Congratulations to Erin Patterson for District 4 on winning the Democratic Primary for Wicomico County Council District 4!

Shore Progress is proud to have endorsed Erin and supported her campaign for County Council.

Erin brings a unique combination of experience, education, and community involvement to this race. A graduate of Salisbury University with degrees in Political Science and Elementary Education, a Master’s in Social Work, training in trauma-informed care, and experience through the Citizens Police Academy, Erin understands the challenges facing families and communities across District 4.

As a former Republican who chose a different path in 2016, Erin’s campaign has shown the power of bringing people together around practical solutions, strong communities, and a government that works for everyday people.

We look forward to helping elect Erin Patterson to the Wicomico County Council this November and continuing the fight for a stronger, more affordable, and more prosperous future for all residents of Wicomico County.

Congratulations, Erin! Onward to November!