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New exhibitions to open at Rehoboth Art League April 4

, In April, the Rehoboth Art League will showcase a selection of juried artworks from the Delaware Watercolor Society, as well as two solo exhibitions from oil painter Sean McCusker and porcelain artist Paola Bari, in its galleries at 12 Dodds Lane, Henlopen Acres. An opening reception for the exhibits will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 4, when anyone interested may visit the Corkran, Tubbs and Ventures galleries […]

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Southern Delaware Tourism names 2025 photo contest winners

, , , Southern Delaware Tourism recently announced the winners of its ninth annual Southern Delaware Photography Contest. Contest organizers are grateful to professional photographers Pam Aquilani and Tony Pratt, who served as judges again this year. Grand-prize winner was Matt Trucks of  Long Neck, for his time lapse shot of the Charles W. Cullen Bridge (Indian River Inlet Bridge) at night. For her shot of sunset Cape Henlopen State […]

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Gumbo Crawl to spice up downtown Rehoboth April 5

Participating restaurants are cooking up something good for the Gumbo Crawl from 12 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 5. The annual event is hosted by Rehoboth Beach Main Street and the Purple Parrot Grill. Participants can purchase a voting ballot and visit the 23 participating restaurants to taste the different gumbo recipes and select their favorite through online voting. Guests will enjoy the Mardi Gras theme and various food and drink specials […]

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Let the Sun Shine In art exhibition to open April 2

, , , , , , Gallery One announced its Let the Sun Shine In exhibition will be open to the public from Thursday, April 2,  through Tuesday, May 6, at 32 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View. ‘Breaking Light” artist Laura Hickman said, “Cloudy, dreary days are never appreciated by me when on my travels, but when the sun breaks through and begins shining brightly, all is good.” “Walking down a sandy […]

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Mid Atlantic Guitar Show strikes the right chord

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Guitar enthusiasts and dealers from around the East Coast swarmed to the 2025 Mid Atlantic Guitar Show March 21-23 at Atlantic Sands Hotel and Conference Center in Rehoboth Beach. Proceeds from ticket sales benefits the Frantic Music Project, a nonprofit organization that helps support local musicians in the state of Delaware that are […]

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Black Oak amenity plan approved

, , Cluster subdivision Black Oak is slated to be built on New Road near Lewes with 127 single-family home lots on 77 acres. Amenities include a community recreation area with two pickleball courts, a pool, tot lot, clubhouse, outdoor fireplace and parking area. An existing kayak launch will be used for kayaks and paddleboards. All amenities must be completed on or before the issuance of the 65th building permit. The […]

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Dogfish Head hosts Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits

, , , , , , , , , , Dogfish Head in Milton held its annual Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits March 22, as visitors were able to try experimental Dogfish brews and mixed concoctions paired with specialty finger foods. As has become custom in recent years, the event was an opportunity to tour Dogfish’s entire brewing and distilling operations. Visitors started the tour in the brewery’s packaging […]

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Mispillion series to present string quartet April 6

Mispillion Performance Series will present Two Rivers String Quartet in concert at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 6, at Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N. Church St., Milford. The show is free and unticketed. For more information, find Mispillion Performance Series on Facebook.    

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Delaware launches $1.5M Forest Resiliency Fund

The Delaware Forest Service received $1.5 million to create the Forest Resiliency Fund, a cost-share program for tree planting, invasive species removal, and prescribed fire. The post Delaware launches $1.5M Forest Resiliency Fund appeared first on Delaware Business Times.

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Rehoboth Beach exploring charter, code changes

Rehoboth Beach officials are considering a number of changes to the city charter, including one that would remove a hard cap on the amount of property taxes that can be collected annually, another that would increase the city’s debt ceiling limit and another that would increase the amount that can be obligated without going to a public referendum for approval. The Delaware General Assembly is in session for six months […]

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‘Secret Garden’ auditions set April 4-5 in Milford

Milford’s Second Street Players anounced Directors David Button and John H. Hulse will hold open auditions for its summer musical, “The Secret Garden,” at 6 p.m., Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5,  at the Riverfront Theater, 2 S. Walnut St., Milford. Auditioners should prepare one minute of a familiar musical theater song that best showcases them in a style from the show. All are encouraged to bring a second selection as […]

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Meet the Cape school board District C candidates

, With the Cape Henlopen School District board elections coming up Tuesday, May 13, it’s time to get to know the six candidates vying for the three open seats. Only two of the elections are contested: the District C seat and the at-large seat. The three candidates battling for the District C seat are Andy Lewis, Patty Maull and Laura Parsons.  Andy Lewis  Lewis held the District C seat on the […]

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Home razed for Chappell Farm project

, , , The home at the corner of Cave Neck Road and Route 1 was demolished March 28. It was the last remaining structure of what was once a complex comprising old barns, a popular barbecue food truck, a produce stand, and an outdoor furniture and shed business.  Demolition of all but the century-old home occurred in January. The buildings were razed and the businesses moved to make way for […]

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Sussex County adjusts tax breaks based on assessment update

Tax breaks for low-income seniors and non-veterans with disabilities were updated March 25 by Sussex County Council to adjust for sharp increases in property assessments resulting from the recent countywide revaluation. The number of years that someone has to live in a home to be eligible for either program increased from three to five years, said Sussex County Finance Director Gina Jennings.  The countywide property revaluation increased the total value […]

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Belle Mead seeks C-4 zoning along Route 24

, , During its March 19 meeting, the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission heard plans for Belle Mead, a mixed-use apartment complex and retail center on a 30-acre parcel along Route 24 adjacent to Beacon Middle School near Lewes. The current use is an equestrian facility known as Love Creek Farm. At the request of Commissioner Gregory Scott Collins, the record was left open to receive requested comments from […]

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Meyer increases budget 7.4% but warns of lean times

, A new Fiscal Year 2026 budget offered by Gov. Matt Meyer March 27 offers raises for teachers and state workers along with tax increases for higher-end earners, and it came with a clear warning that federal funds may be drying up. “I just presented an operating budget that grows at 7.4%, but based on carry-over funds and revenue, there is enough to support the plan that we have here. […]

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