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, , The preliminary results are in from a summer-long traffic study in Rehoboth Beach, and the consultant that conducted the study has made several suggestions city officials have heard before – parking rates are too low, there’s a continued need for more downtown parking, signage should be improved, and there are insufficient facilities for bikes and pedestrians. Maryland-based Rossi Group was awarded a $150,000 contract to conduct a traffic […]

, , , , , , , , A perfect winter afternoon Dec. 9 was the setting for the annual Milton holiday tradition known as the Holiday House Tour. The tour, organized by the Women’s Club of Milton, allowed visitors to see 12 historic buildings and homes within the town’s historic district. The houses were decorated for the holiday season, with trees, decorations and lights abound.  

The U.S. Department of the Interior recently announced a proposal of another offshore wind lease sale, this time in ocean waters about 26 nautical miles from Delaware Bay.  “We are taking action to jumpstart America’s offshore wind industry and using American innovation to deliver reliable, affordable power to homes and businesses, while also addressing the climate crisis,” said Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in a prepared statement. According […]

, , , A large dredge is now parked in Delaware Bay near Roosevelt Inlet as a Lewes Beach nourishment project gets underway. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers started pumping beach fill Dec. 14. Steve Rochette, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District spokesman, said the contract is for $4.9 million. He said 104,000 cubic yards of material will be placed from Roosevelt Inlet to an area between Iowa and Missouri […]

The 11th annual Christmas in Georgetown event will begin at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, at El Mercado Market, 15 Layton Ave., Georgetown. It will feature a toy giveaway, raffles, free food and music to help community members ring in the festive season. “This is a time for the whole family to come out and enjoy the holiday season,” said Kevin Andrade, owner of the Voice Radio Network and the […]

Groome Church will host musician Charlie Zahm playing a concert of Celtic Christmas music at 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17, at 601 Savannah Road, Lewes. The evening will also thank and celebrate the Choir School of Delaware for the many services it provides to children ages 7 to 17, including programs combining music education and performance opportunities. “We are always pleased to have Mr. Zahm with us, especially at this […]

, , Milton Arts Guild held its annual winter market Dec. 9, giving visitors the chance to purchase some holiday-themed works from guild artists. Among those with works at the market was Kathy Coyne, who featured homemade Christmas ornaments and holiday crafts.  The market, one of four seasonal markets the guild puts on, coincides with the guild’s winter show, A Winter’s Tale, which had paintings featuring Christmas holiday themes.