The Cape May–Lewes Ferry continues to earn top marks from travelers worldwide. (Photo courtesy of the Delaware River and Bay Authority)

Cape May–Lewes Ferry earns 2025 Travelers’ Choice Award

Claudia EstradaCulture, Headlines, Travel

The Cape May–Lewes Ferry has once again been recognized for excellence in hospitality, earning Tripadvisor’s® 2025 Travelers’ Choice® Award.  The honor places the Delaware Bay ferry service among the top 10% of destinations worldwide, based entirely on glowing reviews and high ratings from travelers. This marks the 14th time the ferry has received the award, which celebrates businesses that consistently …

Following the unexpected withdrawal of incoming Executive Director Rashad Taylor, Thomas J. Cook will remain in his role as Executive Director (Photo by scott hewitt)

DRBA Executive Director transition delayed as Thomas J. Cook continues leadership

Claudia EstradaGovernment, Headlines

NEW CASTLE- A planned leadership transition at the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) has been postponed following the unexpected withdrawal of incoming Executive Director Rashad Taylor. As a result, Thomas J. Cook will remain in his role as Executive Director, a position he has held since 2017. On March 18, 2025, the DRBA Commissioners adopted Resolution 25-16, appointing Taylor …

TSD Review Sept 19

TownSquareLIVE Weekly Review – September 19, 2024

Sonja FreyTown Square Live

This Week’s Top Stories Include DNREC issues water advisory due to medical waste on beaches Kirkwood Acme to close in November because lease ends Brandywine Restaurant to become Brandywine Brasserie Delaware marijuana czar details fast-moving license plans Survey: many teachers injured by students, lose class time Desai Drummond Leads Appo in win over Dover Click on the image below to …

A ship collision protection is among the capital projects planned by the Delaware River and Bay Authority. (Delaware River and Bay Authority)

Expanded Wilmington Airport among DRBA’s $132.7M capital plan

Ken MammarellaBusiness, Government, Headlines

  The Delaware River and Bay Authority will spend $6.6 million to improve and expand the Wilmington Airport terminal, according to its five-year capital investment plan. That is one of 120 major improvement projects costing $132.7 million at the Delaware Memorial Bridge, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, the Forts Ferry, the Millville Executive Airport, the Cape May Airport, the Delaware Air …

Dewey Beach Picnic Co.

Dewey Beach Picnic Co. turns ordinary into extraordinary

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

Every respectable VIP tent boasts a bar and lavish buffet, and you can expect both in the private area at the Rocking the Docks concert series, which kicks off on June 21 at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal. But the 10-week series’ new private section will also emphasize décor. Picture picnic games, a photo backdrop, a neon Rocking the Docks sign, …

TSD Nov 18

Town Square LIVE Weekly Review – November 18, 2021

Sonja FreyTown Square Live

Hover over the image below and a gray bar pops up at the bottom—scroll through the pdf, use direction arrows, zoom in or out, download the PDF, or view in full-screen mode. This Week’s Top Headlines Include: COMMUNITY Bench of stone books honors devoted Hockessin library volunteer Milford man’s WWII service took him around world, into D-Day invasion Sussex teen …

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Cape May-Lewes Ferry ticket sales exceed pre-pandemic levels

Charles MegginsonBusiness, Headlines

Cape May-Lewes Ferry passenger counts have reached, exceeded pre-pandemic levels. Photo courtesy of CMLF on Facebook. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry has seen vehicle and passenger counts return to — and in some months exceed — pre-pandemic levels. Vehicle crossings during the month of October reached the highest number since 2007, while October’s passenger count reached the highest number since 2008. …