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Spotted lanternflies spotted in Lewes
The City of Lewes has identified spotted lanternflies on two parcels of public property and on private property. Parks and Marina Manager Janet Reeves said the invasive insects have been found in Great Marsh Park and another city-owned parcel. Reeves said the Department of Agriculture treated Great Marsh Park July...
Writing and publishing discussion set Aug. 1
The Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild, in partnership with Lewes Public Library and Browseabout Books, will host four authors for a happy hour discussion, Getting Your Book Out Into the World, at 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, at the library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes. While five publishers still dominate the industry...
Historic Nassau School renovation update set July 25
The Nassau School Coalition, comprising the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, the Greater Lewes Foundation, and the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, will host a public session about the ongoing renovations on the historic Nassau School building. The event is set for 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday, July 25, at the Lewes Senior Activity Center, 32083 Janice Road, Lewes.
N.J. gets $250M grant to add electric truck charging stations along I-95
The state Department of Environmental Protection on Monday received a $250 million federal grant to put toward a multi-state electric truck charging project along I-95. The grant will provide funding for the Clean Corridor Coalition, a initiative that aims to install charging stations for commercial and medium to heavy duty electric trucks along the interstate highway in New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland.
Two Retired Vessels Join Redbird Reef
A retired City of Baltimore fireboat and a World War II-era tugboat have now become a part of The Redbird Reef which is off the coast of Delaware east of the Indian River Inlet. The two vessels were sunk just after 10am and just after 11am – and have already become a haven for marine life. DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife oversees the reef program – and invested $180,000 in federal Sport Fish Restoration funds to purchase the two boats, Redbird Reef covers 1.3 square miles of ocean floor and includes a former floating casino, a Chesapeake Bay cruise ship, 86 retired U-S Army tanks and armored vehicles and over 700 retired New York City “Redbird” subway cars.
This state was named the best place to retire in the U.S.
The best state to retire in the U.S. is also one of the smallest, according to a new ranking. Based on its high marks for affordability, access to high quality health care, overall well-being and other categories, Delaware, known as the "First State," earned the top spot in Bankrate's annual ranking of the best states to retire in the U.S. In 2023, the state ranked No. 2, behind Iowa. "While you might not think of Delaware as a typical retirement haven, it has many strong selling points for retirees," Bankrate analyst Alex Gailey told CBS MoneyWatch. Bankrate ranked states based on their scores...
ReIigious educator abused her position of trust and regularly communicated with her students over messaging app and sent expIicit photos of herself to one of her former students
DELAWARE – According to the police officials, the 24-year-old educator, later identified as AIanis, was taken into custody and later charged with se-ual solicitation of a child under 18, endangering the welfare of a child and indecent exposure first-degree after authorities say she regularly communicated with her students over instant messaging app and reportedly sent se-ually expIicit photos of herself to one of her former students.
Youth sailboat racing team on the road again
Going back through the history of the Lewes Yacht Club, sailboat racing has been a central part of the club’s existence. On weekends and during the week, boats compete in Delaware Bay throughout the summer. LYC’s commitment to youth sailing is among its most important activities. With the...
Sussex Academy names Bentley as new Head of School
Sussex Academy, a charter school on Airport Road in Georgetown that serves 1,170 students, has named its new head of school. Kyle Bentley, who was most recently principal at H.O. Brittingham Elementary School in the Cape Henlopen School District, replaces Eric Anderson, who was at the helm for more than five years. “As we embark on this journey together, I ... Read More
Incyte Bracebridge purchase highlight of second quarter office vacancy report
A report from Newmark shows lighter-than-average office leasing activity in the second quarter, buoyed by a major building purchase in downtown Wilmington. Deals in northern Delaware were typically below 10,000 square feet, although law firms extended leases in the 5,000 to 10,000 square foot range.
NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: “The Vibe” Puts Local DJs on the Map
WILMINGTON, Del. – From reliable news to community updates, DETV’s content keeps growing. Striving to be the best content source for Delawareans, DETV presents to you an ALL NEW SHOW The Vibe! The show will be a series featuring local DJs playing for the biggest day parties in Wilmington. Full of music, fun people, and good vibes, The Vibe DETV Music is where all DJs want to be.
‘Nanamorphosis’ author Elise Seyfried to sign books July 28
Author and longtime Cape Gazette blogger Elise Seyfried will be signing copies of her fifth essay collection, “Nanamorphosis: Reflections on an Ever-Evolving Life,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, July 28, at Browseabout Books, 133 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. As do her four previous books,“Nanamorphosis” contains stories...
Hyundai, BMW, Porsche among latest vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here
Hyundai is recalling more than 54,000 vehicles because of a potential faulty fuel pump, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Here's a look at this week's major car recalls. To see if your vehicle has any recalls, go to the NHTSA's recall page. ...
Thinking of Bringing Your Dog to the Rehoboth Boardwalk or Beach? Don’t!
This is “T.A.” who was visiting last week from West Falls Church, Virginia. He became the 34th dog person to receive a fine for bringing his dog on the beach or boardwalk since May. His four-year-old Chihuahua got him a $25 ticket around 7:15 p.m. last Tuesday at Grenoble Place.
Teen Mom Star Kailyn Lowry Reveals That She Purchased ‘20 Acres of Land’ in Delaware
Teen Mom star Kailyn Lowry has big plans! The reality star revealed that she had recently purchased a sizable piece of land and said that wants to build a large house on the property. “I am closing on 20 acres of land today,” Kailyn, 32, announced in a TikTok video posted on July 19. “They...
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