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Sussex County Council, at its Feb. 25 meeting, accepted a list of members for a working group that will help draft laws intended to shift housing growth to more densely developed areas, protect the environment and create more types of housing to fill community needs. “Today, I’m making sure we are on track,” County Administrator Todd Lawson said as he led council through his presentation on the working group. “It looks […]
Legislators heard Feb. 24 that even though recent utility bills have not spiked because of specific Delaware energy policy, overall federal mandates combined with state policy have driven up costs. Power grid officials and energy experts met with legislators for a joint committee session to answer questions about energy reliability. It was the latest meeting convened by legislators over recent energy bill spikes. Asim Haque, vice president of state and […]
, Annette Johnson could not have been happier. The program director of the Community Resource Center was celebrating the seventh anniversary of the organization’s full-day program to serve the homeless in Sussex County. Johnson was also excited that a key federal housing program is once again available for clients. It is called Section 8. The waitlist for low-income housing vouchers just reopened in February after being closed for 15 years. “It […]
, Sen. Bryant Richardson, R-Seaford, and Rep. Jeff Hilovsky, R-Long Neck, teamed up Feb. 21 in sponsoring a bill that would prohibit gender transition procedures for minors in Delaware. The Delaware Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act – Senate Bill 55 – aligns with recent federal action taken by President Donald Trump, who signed an executive order in January aimed at protecting children from irreversible medical interventions, officials said. SB 55 […]
, Yet another public hearing will be scheduled on a proposed plan for cluster housing complex Osprey Point along Old Landing Road near Rehoboth Beach. At their Feb. 19 meeting, Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission members agreed that a new amended plan contained too many changes and requires another hearing. Commissioner George Scott Collins made the motion to defer a decision. “There are enough changes to warrant another public […]
The Cape Henlopen school board met Feb. 13 at Rehoboth Elementary for a brief workshop. The board approved the 2025-26 district calendar and heard updates about the middle school Cape Accelerated Program from two of the district’s middle school CAP teachers. Students in the program, which aims to academically, socially and emotionally enrich advanced or highly abled students, now attend an advisory period with their CAP teacher five days a week, […]
After 10 years of covering innovation and technology in the First State, Technical.ly Media’s Delaware office has transitioned to operating as a satellite office for its broader Philadelphia market. The post Technical.ly closes Delaware office appeared first on Delaware Business Times.
The final draft of the Dover Municipal Freight Plan has been released by the Dover/Kent Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), outlining a series of steps city leaders should take to make safer and more efficient travels. The post Dover Municipal Freight Plan final draft revealed appeared first on Delaware Business Times.
Milton Arts Guild will host an artists’ reception for Landscapes, its newest exhibition of judged works, from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, March 2, at 107 Federal St., Milton. Maritime watercolor marine artist Annie Strack acted as judge for the show. Strack volunteers at the Brandywine Valley Plein Air Festival, and she is a member of the International Society of Professional Artists and the United States Watercolor Society. The exhibit […]
, Two teens face robbery charges after police say they robbed a Long Neck teen Feb. 25. Police said Jyair Freeman, 18, of Smyrna and Tizonn Trotter, 18, of Elkton, had communicated with a boy, 15, about buying some sweatshirts, and they agreed to meet in person. About 3:30 p.m., the two drove to a home in the 20000 block of Lucky Lane, police said, and when the 15 year […]
, , , Looking to take the best of one-on-one training and mix it with group training, Tom Incontrera has opened Trident Training Club outside Lewes. Group training is often not specialized to individuals, but that’s not the case at Trident, said Incontrera, a certified personal trainer. “There are benefits to private training. I’ve taken those benefits and paired them within the atmosphere of group training,” he said. “It’s about […]
Don’t miss talented musician Michael Waskey from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28, at The Wheelhouse in Lewes. Plan the rest of your nightlife by viewing the Steppin’ Out schedule.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture has officially launched the Delaware Agricultural Production Insurance Assistance Program in coordination with the USDA Risk Management Agency. This new program reduces premiums for 2025 crop insurance plans for producers who had an eligible plan in 2024. The reduction is equal to 30% of the 2024 total premium with a maximum of $10 per covered acre for multi-peril crop insurance, whole-farm revenue protection or livestock […]
The Cape Artists Gallery will open for the season Friday, March 1. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday to Monday, at 110 W. Third St., Lewes. To learn more, call 302-644-7733 or find Cape Artists Gallery on Facebook.
The Things We Do founder Vanessa Lee shares how stars like Kourtney Kardashian, Jessica Alba, and more get clear, sculpted skin.
At the company’s annual conference, La Vida Hospitality Group founder Josh Grapski and managing member Rich Garrahan announced the promotions of four key employees: Becca Anderson, Ted Deptula, Dave Schell and Stephanie Cameron. Each person has been with the company for 10-plus years, working their way up within the organization and contributing meaningful growth. All four individuals have been named members of the La Vida Hospitality leadership team, sharing a minority […]
Economist Anirban Basu said that the American consumer has defied all expectations of a recession with their spending habits - though that may come to an end soon. The post 🔒 Economist: Average American consumer running out of steam appeared first on Delaware Business Times.
Milton Arts Guild is set to celebrate 20 years of making art and memories with a special fundraiser to be held at Camp Arrowhead Saturday, April 5. The celebration, titled Palette of Possibilities, will be held from 6 to 10 p.m., and will serve as a fundraiser for the guild, including a performance by Hot Sauce Band, as well as food, drinks and a silent auction. MAG President Sue Dutton said […]
Milford’s Second Street Players will hold open auditions for their 2025 spring production, “Steel Magnolias,” from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 2, and Monday, March 3, at the Riverfront Theater, 2 S. Walnut St., Milford. If needed, callbacks will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 5. Written by Robert Harling, the show will be directed by Becky Craft with Glen Pruitt as assistant director. The show is performed by […]
A two-car crash closed Route 24 Feb. 24 at the intersection of Camp Arrowhead Road. Members of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company responded to the crash at 1:30 p.m. and found two cars had collided, officials said. Three people were taken to the hospital by RBVFC ambulances. Delaware State Police is investigating the cause of the crash. Westbound Route 24 was closed for about an hour.
