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Cape May's Congress Hall brings in trained hawks to scare off seagulls that bother hotel guests
To ward off annoying seagulls that swoop in to steal food, Cape May's historic Congress Hall resort has turned to a pair of trained hawks to guard the sky. The 19th century hotel, located a short distance from the beach and the Washington Street Mall, says it hired falconers Paul and Peg Totten to bring their hawks to the grounds this summer. The Tottens are lifelong Cape May residents who have more than 30 years of experience training raptors. The birds of prey will be at the hotel and its surfer bar, the Rusty Nail, to keep the seagulls from harassing guests.
Cape May Restaurant reopens with new view
PHL17’S Alyssa Cristelli went down the shore to visit Port Cape May, the newest restaurant in Cape May, New Jersey. What was once known as the beloved Harbor View has reopened its doors under new management on the Cape May Harbor. It’s the same great views and the same great food, but with a new […]
Cape May – Lewes Ferry Celebrates 60 years on the Delaware Bay
The Cape May-Lewes Ferry is celebrating a major milestone this year, 60 years of transporting passengers across the Delaware Bay. The vessel, which has now transported more than 50 million people, connects southern Delaware and South Jersey. PHL17’s Alyssa Cristelli went down the shore to Cape May, New Jersey, to get a preview of how […]
Laurel Police Confirm Suspect Escaped With Handcuffs On During Drug Raid
Laurel Police have updated a story that only First State Update brought you yesterday. Officials said on July 19, 2024, the Laurel Police Department announced an increased police presence at the Holly Brook Farms Apartment Complex on Grazing Court in Laurel. This was in response to two simultaneous residential search warrants executed as part of two multi-month drug dealing investigations. These searches resulted in the recovery of a loaded firearm and several hundred doses of heroin, leading to four felony arrests.
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
Delaware opioid officials blast the AG, then award $2 million in grants
This article is from Spotlight Delaware, written by Nick Stonesifer. Nearly three weeks after Attorney General Kathy Jennings sent a letter calling for a freeze to new state opioid grants, Delaware officials awarded $2 million to dozens of nonprofits that provide addiction services across the state. They approved the money during a heated meeting on Tuesday of the Behavioral Health Consortium ... Read More
Foy: Convention of states seeks dialogue, discourse
In June, the resolution to call for a convention of states was voted on in the Delaware Senate. Through conversations with many opponents of the resolution, it is clear that many Delawareans are confused about what the convention of states movement is looking for.
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday. Stop by one of these Eastern Shore spots to celebrate
Sunday, July 21, is surely a day to celebrate: National Ice Cream Day. The Eastern Shore of Maryland is no stranger to the summer heat. Now, with temperatures slowly ticking up, beachgoers are in search of an air-conditioned place to escape the sweltering sun and enjoy a tasty treat. ...
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