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Seaford City Council approves final site plan for Nylon Capital project
The Seaford City Council approved the final site plan for the renovations and development of the Nylon Innovation Center. Mike Riemann of Becker Morgan Group presented the overview of the Nylon Capital project and addressed parking requirements. The design improves safety and traffic control, pedestrian connectivity, access points, and improved sidewalks.
At state fair: competitions, concerts, carnival, corn dogs
For 10 days at the end of July, the Harrington area booms with the Delaware State Fair. Attendance topped 308,000 in 2023, and it takes hundreds of volunteers and employees to entertain, feed and inform them. “It sure does” take a lot of hands, said Audrey Gary, who as superintendent of the flowers competitive department counts on eight assistant superintendent ... Read More
Delmarva’s professionals speak on the importance of The CROWN Act
DELMARVA – Today marks the 6th anniversary of the CROWN Act being signed into law, and CROWN is an acronym for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. Whether it’s an Afro, locs, or braids, individuals with hairstyles like mine are routinely deprived of educational and employment opportunities as stated in The CROWN Act. Local educators, political leaders, and community members across Delmarva to describe what they think the root of the problem is.
Laurel: Portion of Mount Zion Road to Close Starting July 8
LAUREL, DE - DELDOT announced the closure for a construction project. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DELDOT) announced the closure of Mt. Zion Road between Seaford Road and Sussex Highway starting on Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 26. Officials say it will allow for the replacement of a cross road pipe.
Efforts to Provide More Flights out of Salisbury are Getting Local Support
WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. -- The Salisbury Regional Airport is in talks with a low-cost airline to offer travelers flights to and from Florida. To do that, they need help raising money, both federally and locally. On Tuesday, July 2nd, Wicomico and Worcester County governments both pledged their support, in the...
Four Winds receives final approval
The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission granted final site-plan and landscape plan approval during its June 26 meeting to Ribera Development for Four Winds Farm, a 336-lot cluster subdivision on 169 acres off Shingle Point Road one mile south of Milton. Plans include single-family home lots averaging 8,800 square...
New Laurel School Board Member Ralph sworn in during reorganization meeting
Kim Ralph was sworn in on Monday night as the newest member of the Laurel School Board at the board’s reorganization meeting. They will meet again in August. Ralph ran for the seat, formerly held by Brad Lee, unopposed and was sworn in by Assistant Superintendent Ashley Giska. Board...
ADU regs a step in right direction
With the passage of less-restrictive regulations for accessory dwelling units, Sussex County Council has taken a step in offering more options for affordable housing. ADUs have been a housing option since the late 1990s. Before the changes, the units were designated as garage-studio apartments with strict regulations, including no kitchens, which are now allowed.
Milton council chooses water meter replacement with Granary funds
With the first tranche of funds Milton will get from revenue raised by the special development district designation for the Granary at Draper Farm development, town council elected to use the $1.5 million in funds on replacing radio read water meters throughout town. Council had narrowed its list of potential...
Bring ‘Mayberry Back to Milton Festival’ on Independence Day
MILTON, Del. – The “Bring Mayberry Back to Milton” festival was the site of a huge Independence Day celebration today for a holiday tradition for food, fun, and fellowship. President of the Milton Chamber of Commerce Aaron Rodgers said he loves his community and knows this event...
Sussex Preservation Coalition to meet Tuesday
The Sussex Preservation Coalition plans to preview the July 17 Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission hearing on the Northstar development during its Tuesday meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave.
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