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The Open Space Alliance announced its kickoff Nov. 20 for a Lewes business awareness and fundraising initiative to help purchase and preserve two historical and ecologically important parcels totaling 119 acres. Alliance President Jim Ford said the focus of the campaign will be to provide more funding for the purchase of the 30-acre Fourth Street Preserve near downtown Lewes. Although, he said people can still designate their donations to the […]
Kevin J. Spence, PhD, has been appointed as the new executive director of the Delaware League of Local Governments, a nonpartisan, nonprofit, statewide organization that serves Delaware’s villages, towns, cities and counties. Established in 1963, the DLLG is a hub for local government advocacy, education and best leadership practices; it provides a unified voice for local government that connects leaders, partners and supporters throughout the state. Spence recommends policies to […]
, Henlopen Bluff is one step closer to being built after the Lewes Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the 79-lot major subdivision. Commissioners gave the green light at their Nov. 21 special meeting despite concerns over access to usable open space and the impact on Gills Neck Road traffic. Henlopen Bluff is planned for a 61-acre parcel owned by Showfield LLC south of the Freeman Highway bridge on Gills […]
Rehoboth city hall closed Nov. 24 In observance of Thanksgiving, Rehoboth Beach City Hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave., will be closed Friday, Nov. 24. For more information, contact the communications department at 302-227-6181, Ext. 522 or communications@cityofrehoboth.com. Rehoboth shade tree meeting canceled The Rehoboth Beach Parks and Shade Tree Commission meeting set for Monday, Nov. 27, has been canceled due to lack of agenda items, according to a city notice. For […]
, Nearly two years ago, Rehoboth Beach commissioners voted against a proposed rezoning of the property on the southeast corner of Rehoboth Avenue and State Road. Following the hashing out of issues related to which court should hear the case and what constituted the record, a lawsuit brought by property owner 330 Hospitality Group LLC challenging that decision has finally reached the briefing stage in Delaware Superior Court. The attorney […]
Catch Bettenroo, a harmonious duo fueled by pure musical passion, beginning at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, at Conch Island in Rehoboth Beach. Plan the rest of your nightlife by viewing the Steppin’ Out schedule.
, , A diverse collection of works contributed by Mispillion Art League members, the Perfect Gift exhibit exhibit will be on display through the end of the year at the MAL gift shop, 5 N. Walnut St., Milford. Pieces comprise a spectrum of different mediums including photography, oil and acrylic painting, collage, pastel, mixed media, printmaking and several types of sculpture. Patrons will find coastal scenery, botanicals and wildlife, contemporary […]
A performance of “Chicago is My Kind of Town” by singer Holly Lane, pianist John Flynn and author Lisa Graff is set for 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Sydney’s Restaurant and Lounge., 16388 Samuel Paynter Blvd., Milton. Doors open at 5 p.m. Based on the third chapter of Graff’s memoir, the show is set in 1978-79 at Northwestern University in Chicago. “Lisa wanted to become an actress when we […]
, , , , , , , , Beer drinkers and music lovers united Nov. 18 at Dogfish Head brewery in Milton for the annual Analog A-Go-Go, a festival celebrating all things craft beer and vinyl records. The event features specially made Dogfish beer and cocktails along with local vendors, food trucks, live music and, of course, crates upon crates of vinyl records.
DOVER – The Paul H. Boerger Fund of the Delaware Community Foundation donated $500,000 to Delaware State University to support the Alzheimer’s disease research program led by Dr. Michael Gitcho, Associate Professor […]
NEW CASTLE – Fresh off a major expansion of its operations in Delaware, the bioscience company Analytical Biological Services (ABS) has opened a new accelerator lab space that will help […]
The Sussex County Democratic Party announced Nov. 21 that Jane Hovington, current chair of the Sussex County Democratic Party, will be the Democratic nominee in a special election for the 37th District seat previously held by Rep. Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown. Briggs King’s Nov. 16 resignation was prompted by a change in residence outside the district. “As a lifelong advocate for justice and equality, I am eager to continue my […]
WDEL signed a four-year deal to continue holding the broadcast rights for the Philadelphia Phillies, the station announced Monday.
Board of Commissioners Special Meeting - Dec 1 lcoan Tue, 11/21/2023 - 15:44 The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 10 am Friday, December 1, to consider city manager candidates.
Vacancy rates continued to rise in the New Castle County office market last quarter, with downtown Wilmington surpassing 30%.
DelDOT will receive $4 million for construction technology through the Federal Highway Administration’s Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems grant program.
Delaware State Police arrested a 16-year-old Lewes teen and a 15-year-old Claymont boy for allegedly stealing a car and leading police on a chase in Claymont. At 9:48 p.m., Nov. 20, police said officers observed a tan 2008 Volvo XC9 with Pennsylvania tags driving at a high rate of speed on Darley Road near the I-95 overpass. After a vehicle check found the car was stolen, police said, officers tried […]
Rehoboth Beach welcomes holiday season with Nov. 24 community tree lighting event lcoan Fri, 11/17/2023 - 09:36 The City of Rehoboth Beach will officially welcome the holiday season and host its annual tree lighting event Friday, November 24. The event officially begins with a sing-along at 6:30 pm with a troupe from Image Clear Space Theatre, but holiday music will begin at 6, provided by the Cape Brass Ensemble. The community tree will be lit at 7 pm. This year’s […]
A Greenwood man was charged with shoplifting Nov. 13 after police say he stole items from the Home Depot in Lewes. Police responded to the Home Depot on Route 1 about 10 a.m. for a report that a man had stolen items from the store and fled in a red two-tone pickup truck, police said. A trooper patrolling Route 1 near Wescoats Road observed a truck that matched the description of […]
Board of Commissioners Meeting - November 17 lcoan Thu, 11/09/2023 - 16:16 The Board of Commissioners will meet at 2 pm Friday, November 17, on the second floor of City Hall. This meeting includes a public hearing related to the potential abandonment of a portion of Baltimore Avenue in order to construct a new Rehoboth Beach Patrol/comfort station facility.
