Most Delaware places known for Fourth of July fireworks and other Independence Day activities have announced their plans. Organizers consistently ask for people to arrive early and leave late, and the Delaware Department of Transportation warns that many events close roads, too. In other words, traffic could be bad. Organizers also often ask for contributions to support the celebrations. Go …
Youâll probably pay more for beach parking this year
Rehoboth, Dewey and Bethany beaches are increasing parking rates this summer, with Rehoboth and Dewey officials citing increased health insurance costs and other expenses. Parking rates for Lewes and Fenwick Island rates will not change. Hereâs the situation in each Sussex County beach community. Rehoboth Beach parking Citing a $4.4 million deficit in the city’s proposed $37 million budget for …
New library buildings in the works across Delaware
New public libraries are being built across Delaware, as part of a state government goal to have 1 square foot of library space for each resident. That space and that expansion is a shorthand way to understand librariesâ increasingly broad roles. They have a long history of lending books and answering reference questions, but todayâs libraries are adding to their …
Last light on key Route 1 section going away
An overpass now under construction near Milton will eliminate the last traffic light on Route 1 between Dover and Nassau. When the interchange with Route 16 (also called Broadkill Road) is expected to be completed in late 2025, Route 1 should be able to more safely handle more traffic. The work is part of the Corridor Capacity Preservation Program, piloted …
Where you can have a blast at fireworks across Delaware
Most Delaware places known for Fourth of July fireworks and other Independence Day activities have announced their plans. Organizers consistently ask for people to arrive early and leave late, and the Delaware Department of Transportation warns that many events close roads, too. In other words, traffic could be bad. Dusk is about 9:05 p.m. on the Tuesday, the Fourth, but …
Climate advocates to rally outside Biden beach house
A group of climate advocates will march along the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk to President Joe Bidenâs vacation home to protest fossil fuel projects and urge him to declare a climate emergency. The July 23 march and rally, organized by Food & Water Watch Delaware, will begin with a press conference at the Rehoboth bandstand before protesters make their way to …
Dogfish Headâs Rehoboth brewpub to offer 2 free concerts
Funk-soul piano man Neal Francis and indie-rock band Kiwi jr. will grace the stage at Dogfish Headâs Rehoboth Beach brewpub, Brewings and Eats, on Wednesday, July 27 and Friday, July 29. Both live shows are open to the public with no cover or tickets required. By age 18, Francis â who will perform at 10 p.m. on July 27 â …
Delaware GOP unveils ‘Rescue Delaware’ plan at state convention
Delaware state Republicans on Saturday introduced a plan to âRescue Delawareâ during a state convention that featured a slate of uncontested statewide GOP candidates and rallying cries to stand against âwoke-ism,â election-tampering and the âradical left.â The newly-minted âRescue Delawareâ agenda includes policy objectives the party believes are âsupported by a majority of Delawareans across all party linesâ and will …