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After nearly two years of discussion, Rehoboth Beach commissioners voted in favor of reducing the number of advisory committees from five to two. In the name of efficiency, former Commissioner Toni Sharp introduced a proposal in November 2023 that would’ve eliminated the city’s five advisory committees in favor of one general committee. Those advisory committees include: streets and transportation, beach and boardwalk, environment, animal issues, and trees and green infrastructure. […]

A pair of Senate bills would change Delaware’s probation and parole system. Senate Bill 7 and Senate Bill 8, sponsored by Sen. Marie Pinkney, D-Bear, with support from Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, would preserve public safety while modernizing the way the courts and Department of Correction administer community supervision, according to a press release on the bills. SB 7 would direct the courts, the Board of Parole and the Bureau […]

The newest boat for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry is one step closer to becoming a reality. Elliott Bay Design Group recently announced its design for a 275-foot hybrid ferry for the Delaware River and Bay Authority is out for bid. According to the announcement, the vessel is designed for year-round service. It features a battery-electric hybrid propulsion system and will accommodate 75 vehicles and up to 400 passengers. The new […]

As the General Assembly moves into its final weeks of session, revenue numbers are up a bit for next year’s budget. Revenues posted May 19 by the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council show a nearly $17 million increase in fiscal year 2026 revenues posted from March – a total of $6.77 billion in net receipts. Revenue from personal income tax, realty transfer tax, gross receipts tax and fees from […]

Serafin Ensemble, a group of internationally acclaimed chamber musicians, will take the stage to kick off SummerScape 2025, the Lewes Public Library’s live performance series in its new outdoor pavilion at 111 Adams Ave., Lewes. Coastal Concerts is co-sponsoring Serafin Ensemble’s appearances. String Splendor: Haydn and Dvořák will begin at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 11. The Serafins’ performances continue with Bach, Handel, Mozart and Telemann at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, and Czech […]