, The Home Builders Association of Delaware honored Becker Morgan Group with a Regal Award for Best Delaware Custom Home of the Year.  A stunning beach house located in Fenwick Island, Seaside Serenity, was designed by senior associate and architect Jason Pearce, AIA, LEED AP, CDT. The residence exemplifies excellence in architectural design and coastal living. Pearce has been with Becker Morgan Group for 30 years, designing a wide range […]

After nearly two years of discussion, Rehoboth Beach commissioners voted in favor of reducing the number of advisory committees from five to two. In the name of efficiency, former Commissioner Toni Sharp introduced a proposal in November 2023 that would’ve eliminated the city’s five advisory committees in favor of one general committee. Those advisory committees include: streets and transportation, beach and boardwalk, environment, animal issues, and trees and green infrastructure. […]

A pair of Senate bills would change Delaware’s probation and parole system. Senate Bill 7 and Senate Bill 8, sponsored by Sen. Marie Pinkney, D-Bear, with support from Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, would preserve public safety while modernizing the way the courts and Department of Correction administer community supervision, according to a press release on the bills. SB 7 would direct the courts, the Board of Parole and the Bureau […]

The newest boat for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry is one step closer to becoming a reality. Elliott Bay Design Group recently announced its design for a 275-foot hybrid ferry for the Delaware River and Bay Authority is out for bid. According to the announcement, the vessel is designed for year-round service. It features a battery-electric hybrid propulsion system and will accommodate 75 vehicles and up to 400 passengers. The new […]

As the General Assembly moves into its final weeks of session, revenue numbers are up a bit for next year’s budget. Revenues posted May 19 by the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council show a nearly $17 million increase in fiscal year 2026 revenues posted from March – a total of $6.77 billion in net receipts. Revenue from personal income tax, realty transfer tax, gross receipts tax and fees from […]

Serafin Ensemble, a group of internationally acclaimed chamber musicians, will take the stage to kick off SummerScape 2025, the Lewes Public Library’s live performance series in its new outdoor pavilion at 111 Adams Ave., Lewes. Coastal Concerts is co-sponsoring Serafin Ensemble’s appearances. String Splendor: Haydn and Dvořák will begin at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 11. The Serafins’ performances continue with Bach, Handel, Mozart and Telemann at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, and Czech […]

Thompson Island Brewing Company announced the return of 1776, a hazy IPA brewed to raise funds for Project Recover’s IPAs for MIAs program. For each 4-pack of 1776 sold, $2 will be dedicated to supporting Project Recover, an initiative focused on locating and repatriating soldiers missing in action since World War II. Justin Leahy, Thompson Island head brewer, said, “1776 is a release we look forward to every year, not […]

, , , , , Zelky’s Beach Arcade celebrated the beginning of its 40th season in Rehoboth Beach by hosting its inaugural Beach Ball Drop May 24 at its south Boardwalk location. For the event, the arcade dropped one huge beach ball and a few dozen normal-sized beach balls. In addition to celebrating four decades of business, the arcade has expanded its south location and taken over the mini golf […]

Rehoboth Beach Main Street recently held a ribbon cutting for Modern Imprint, a new provider of high-quality custom apparel and gear.  Modern Imprint is located at 70 Rehoboth Ave., Unit 104, Rehoboth Beach, in the First Street Station shopping and dining complex. Modern Imprint specializes in bringing any brand or event to life through custom printing and promotional products. The shop proudly partners with companies, restaurants, organizations and teams to deliver stylish, customized […]

Dressed in their 30th anniversary T-shirts, Borsello Landscaping team members celebrated the grand opening of its Lewes location with a ribbon-cutting hosted by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce. Attendees included community leaders and business partners. The milestone highlights Borsello Landscaping’s growth and its commitment to enhancing the Lewes community by delivering exceptional services. Ribbon-cutting attendees shown are in back (l-r) Conway Bristow, CJ Ramone, Pete Moscufo, Ben Regester, and Cary […]

Dewey Beach Town Council recently approved a conditional-use application from Highway One Companies to operate a public parking facility on Dagsworthy Avenue at the location of the former Ivy restaurant. Per the terms of the application, Highway One will have the right to operate the lot 24 hours a day. According to attorney Steven Spence, who attended the council’s May 16 meeting on Highway One’s behalf, folks will only be […]

In an effort to improve system resilience, Rehoboth Beach commissioners approved the hiring of George & Lynch to install a water connection with Tidewater Utilities. The connection will cost about $200,000 and be located at the city’s Well 8 site off Warrington Road. Unprecedented use of the city’s water system last summer during Fourth of July weekend led to the city implementing a conservation notice. Public Works Director Henry Matlosz […]

A bill to cancel the state’s zero-emission mandate for vehicles is still in play, but only if the California plan that Delaware follows is revoked. Senate Bill 140, sponsored by Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, would cancel a zero-emission vehicle mandate that would require an increasing percentage of new vehicles sold each year in the state to be ZEVs. However, the California Advanced Clean Car II program adopted by Delaware two […]

, , , , , , , , , , , When Sherry Wyatt has an idea, there’s absolutely no stopping her. This was proven once again when Hudson Fields in Milton was transformed May 24 into a vibrant celebration of summer with the annual Red, White & Berries festival. Hosted by Saltwater Roots Boutique, Grass Roots Rescue, and the DD Project, the event welcomed residents and visitors from all […]

The Buccini Pollin Group have unveiled plans for the second phase of apartments on Justison Street, overlooking the Christiana River. The post BPG breaks ground on Justison apartment project at Riverfront appeared first on Delaware Business Times.

About 60 municipal league executive directors from across the United States and their executive board members gathered May 21 and 22, in Washington, D.C., for a fly-in event hosted by the National League of Cities.  The yearly gathering promotes dialogue between states and the federal government, and this year, the directors heard from a half-dozen executives from President Donald Trump’s intergovernmental agency about such topics as grants from Housing & […]

Landmark Science & Engineering, a civil and environmental engineering firm based out of the Christiana Executive Campus, has been acquired by McKim & Creed. The post Landmark Engineering acquired by North Carolina company appeared first on Delaware Business Times.

, , A new tool aimed at helping government officials, homeowners and business owners better plan for future flooding events made its way through Milton the week of May 23. FloodVision is a product of the national nonprofit group Climate Central, whose specialty is climate science. Climate Central has partnered with Delaware Sea Grant to begin using FloodVision across the state, hosting a kickoff event at Milton Memorial Park May […]

LouAnn Hudson will be continuing her 34-year tenure in education as Cape Henlopen School District’s new assistant superintendent effective this summer, a step up from her current position as the district’s director of teaching and learning. A Sussex County native, Hudson graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in music education and devoted the first 15 years of her career to teaching band, choir and vocal music, sharing her love of […]

A solo exhibit of works by Rehoboth Beach artist Susan Macintire continues through Tuesday, June 24, at Rodney Pratt Framing & Gallery, 304 Delaware St., in historic New Castle.More than 45 original pastel and oil paintings will be on display. Macintire’s body of work ranges from realism to impressionism. Being a native of the Delaware beaches, she has been hugely influenced by both the lifestyle and natural beauty of the coast. […]