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Scenes from Bay to Bay
April Doyle of Smyrna took this photo of geese migrating by the moon in Smyrna on Oct. 20
GOVERNMENT
DOVER — Gov. John Carney has announced a list of judicial appointments and renominations for Senate consideration ahead of the body’s Dec. 16 extraordinary session to vet such business.
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development
DOVER — This coming Monday’s regular Board of Adjustment meeting features five public hearings, two of which have received nothing but supportive comments from the public, and two that …
Community
During the holidays, it can be difficult for some families to prepare large dinners.
However, organizers from Project Soulful and Rare Air wanted to alleviate some of that Thanksgiving stress and hosted their Turkeygiving food-distribution event Nov. 23 in Milford.
Business
SEAFORD – A projected $60 million investment is breathing new life into the once vibrant Nylon Capital Shopping Center.
Progress continues at the 22-acre site, and soon developers will be …
Transportation
DOVER —Delaware Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski and Delaware Transit Corporation CEO John Sisson were joined Dec. 2 by state and local officials, Delaware Transit Corporation …
Bay to the Beach magazine is a quarterly labor of love. I always tell people that the magazine is like a regional travel guide: “We’re trying to highlight cool places around the peninsula …
Business
REHOBOTH BEACH — Palm Beach Bar and Grill recently celebrated its grand opening with the Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce, it announced.
Owners James Petion and …
Things to Do
DOVER — The President of the Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek, Raymond Sander, announced Dec. 6 is the date of the gardens’ virtual annual meeting, scheduled for 3 p.m.
The …
Traffic
REHOBOTH BEACH — The city expects more than 3,000 runners to participate in the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon and Half-Marathon set for Dec. 7, beginning around 7 a.m.
The city …
Environment
DOVER — Delaware State Park annual passes and surf fishing permits are now being sold at any state park office and at the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental …
Things to Do
GEORGETOWN — Sussex County government will celebrate its annual food drive effort during its 41st annual Caroling on The Circle event, beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, in downtown …
Health
DEWEY BEACH — Dewey Goes Pink raised a record-breaking $365,000 for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC).
This annual event, held Oct. 5, has raised over $1.5 million in its 13 …
Business
MILFORD – Fur Baby Pet Resort made a holiday donation of pet food valued at $36,970 to help shelters in Delaware and Maryland support animals in need.
They partnered with Cat …
City Government
SEAFORD – Potentially ahead of anticipated rescheduling of cannabis by the federal government, licensed, state regulated sale of recreational adult use marijuana could be coming to the city via …
Things to Do
HARRINGTON – Santa is taking a break in his busy schedule to attend Breakfast with Santa at the Harrington Fire Company on Dec. 8 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Breakfast will be buffet style with …
BUSINESS
Three small businesses based in Kent County were among 10 recipients of the fall 2024 Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion grants awarded Nov. 20.
Health
SEAFORD — TidalHealth Nanticoke announces its third quarter 2024 Team Members of the Quarter.
Administrative & Support Services member Rebekah Shirey, supply chain operations …
Health
La Red Health Center CEO Brian Olson was recently recognized by the Delaware Rural Health Initiative (DRHI) on National Rural Health Day, Nov. 21, as a Community Star.
Health
DOVER — Early detection is critical in the fight against breast cancer.
The sooner cancer is found, the more treatment options are available, and the better the chances of long-term …
DEVELOPMENT
The Middleford Speedway will continue to offer dirt track racing in Seaford, but it remains to be seen if Sussex County officials will grant its request to add more vehicle classes.
Community
Georgetown's Circle will come alive with the true reason for the holiday season the evening of Dec. 22.
The Good Ole Boy Foundation’s Live Nativity on the Georgetown Circle will celebrate the birth of Jesus, using actors in period dress.
development
GEORGETOWN — With just two meetings of the sitting board of Sussex County Council remaining before three new members replace three incumbents in January, the planning and zoning commission are …
GOVERNMENT
DOVER— Since the General Assembly was expanded to 62 members in 1965, the “Delaware Way” thrived as Democrats and Republicans traded party control of the First State.
During …
Community
CHEER’s annual effort to deliver holiday comfort to Sussex County’s homebound individuals resumes Dec. 25.
BUSINESS
Planet Fitness is loving the northern Kent County area, and apparently, the feeling is mutual.
The Smyrna fitness center opened Nov. 15 and already boasts around 1,500 members, a number that is steadily growing, said senior general manager, Jagger Wolf.
Seeds of need
At its core, the Delaware Community Foundation is a nonprofit that partners with donors to build opportunity and advance equity, collecting and distributing monies in a variety of ways.
But it also establishes new avenues of giving.
SEEDS OF NEED
Elaine Straughn eased into helping people in need, back in 2017.
The retired computer programmer moved to the Kent County area from New Jersey and was “looking for something to do because I couldn’t sit still,” she recalled.
BUSINESS
Small Business Saturday, on tap this weekend, continues to gain traction.
Member Exclusive
GEORGETOWN – The 4 th Annual Jimmy Boyer Christmas Train Show, hosted by the Georgetown Historical Society, will be held Saturdays beginning Nov. 30 and running through Dec. 21.
Free and …
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