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Millsboro ushers in July with Stars and Stripes event
The Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce held its annual Stars and Stripes event June 29 at the Millsboro Little League fields. The day culminated with a grand fireworks display. The event included 12 food trucks, a concession stand, 25 vendors, entertainment by DJ Brian K. Hall, and fireworks launched by Brother’s Pyro LLC.
Pikes Peak Lemonade Announces First Franchise Sale
Pikes Peak Lemonade will soon land in Washington D.C., Virginia, and Delaware areas as it expands nationwide through franchising. , known for its flavorful and creative lemonade concoctions and Instagrammable beverage experience, has just announced the sale of its first franchise unit to franchise partner Michael J. Cooke. The new franchise will operate as a mobile model, serving communities in and around Washington D.C., Virginia, and Delaware.
Administrations lays plans to one-up America’s largest offshore wind farm
(The Center Square) – Installation of the country’s largest offshore wind farm began in earnest just two months ago off the coast of Virginia, and the Biden administration announced Friday it will be auctioning another even bigger wind energy lease sale off the coast of the commonwealth. Dominion Energy leased the approximately 113,000 acres that would become the site of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project in 2013. After installing two pilot turbines in 2020, the utility began the installation of the rest of its...
Rehoboth and Dewey Beach visitors on track to exceed seven million average in 2024
Visitors to Rehoboth and Dewey Beaches are growing in the summer season and beyond. Hotel and rental bookings in the late spring and early summer months were slow, but have been “non-stop” since Memorial Day weekend according to Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce President Carol Everhart. Everhart...
Dog Barking Bill: Controversial bill in Delaware could force owners of loud dogs to pay up
WILMINGTON, DE - Dog owners in Delaware could soon be forced to pay up if Fido doesn’t shut up. You could say some dog owners at Wilmington’s Rockford Park are barking mad over new legislation targeting loud and nuisance dogs. "I think it’s fairly ludicrous" said Beverly Debell...
U.S. News and World Report released its 2024 'Best States' rankings. See where Delaware ranked
Once again U.S. News and World Report has released its "Best States of 2024" list, and the First State falls right in the middle of the pack. The report measures the state's performance looking at a state's economy, public safety, education and others. Delaware ranked fourth in fiscal stability, ninth...
ChristianaCare-GoHealth Urgent Care to Open 4 New Delaware Locations
To make access to urgent care services easier and more convenient for Delawareans, ChristianaCare-GoHealth Urgent Care is opening four new locations in Newark, New Castle, Dover and Wilmington. The new centers, which open July 14, bring the total number of ChristianaCare-GoHealth Urgent Care locations to 16, with 14 in Delaware and two in Maryland. Visit […] The post ChristianaCare-GoHealth Urgent ... Read More
DEMA to test Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Plant siren system Tuesday evening
Delaware residents from Delaware City to Smyrna should hear a siren Tuesday night as the Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations hold their quarterly test. The test involves 37 sirens in Delaware located within 10 miles of the two reactors, which generally includes Delaware City, Middletown, Odessa, Townsend, and areas just east of Smyrna.
Dredging on The Way for Indian River Near Millsboro
MILLSBORO, DE — Dredging operations were set to commence Monday on the navigational channel of the Indian River near Millsboro, addressing concerns that have plagued boaters for years. Residents like Diana Parker, whose property sits along the Indian River, have long awaited this project. She says along with the...
Suspect responsible for Rehoboth restaurant parking lot shooting arrested
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – A suspect is in custody following a shooting at a Rehoboth Beach restaurant parking lot last week. The incident happened just before 1 a.m. Friday, at the Big Chill Surf Cantina on Coastal Highway. Troopers were responding to the scene when they learned of a 27-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg at a nearby hospital.
Rehoboth Officials to Discuss City Manager Hire Following FOIA Violation
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE - The Commissioners of Rehoboth Beach have scheduled a meeting to discuss their new City Manager’s contract after Delaware’s Attorney General found they had violated Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) laws in his hiring. Delaware’s Department of Justice issued an official opinion last week saying...
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