La’Rie Jackson, assistant manager at the Dover 1 McDonald’s, will soon be able to accomplish her lifetime goal of walking across a graduation stage. Ms. Jackson grew up … more

REHOBOTH BEACH — As several U.S. states continue to enact policies that restrict gender-affirming health care, Gov. Matt Meyer on June 20 signed an executive order that shields patients and … more

An interesting sociological phenomenon is unfolding every Saturday morning on the sidewalk stretching from Wells Fargo Bank to Chick-fil-A on the north bound lane of Coastal Highway separating Lewes … more

LEWES — With the exception of July 4, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry announced its Rock the Boat cruises will be held every Friday through September 12, weather permitting.  Featuring … more

Stacker compiled the most extreme temperatures in Delaware history using data from NOAA. more

MILFORD — Milford City Council members will decide June 23 whether to retain retiring city manager Mark Whitfield on a part-time basis for another six weeks until his successor takes over. The … more

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce saw a large turnout at its annual Awards for Excellence ceremony on June 18 at Bally’s Dover Casino Resort. “We are so proud of … more

DOVER— The state Senate gave final legislative approval on June 18 for updates to fees imposed by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Department of … more

Richard Bryan, of Lewes, captured this photo as the sun set over the canal in Lewes. more

Jerry Hull, of Dover, took this photo of an Amish family heading into Clayton on June 17. more

Vincent Deskiewicz took this photo of a few happy birds visiting what he has dubbed the nature center in his backyard June 10. more

SUSSEX COUNTY – Cruising some main two-lane mostly rural roads in Delaware is no longer a non-stop journey. Motorists are greeted with braking breaks at all four-way stops - the Delaware … more

DOVER — Motorcyclists taking to Delaware’s roadways this summer can increase their chances of arriving safely via protective apparel, safe driving and hyper-vigilance, advocates and … more

There has been much discussion in the Delaware General Assembly about Senate Bill 159, now awaiting consideration in the House of Representatives after being passed by the Senate. The measure would effectively repeal a December 2024 Sussex County Council decision that blocked a conditional use permit for US Wind to build an electric substation in Dagsboro to advance an offshore wind project. The debate surrounding the bill regards the balance between municipalities’ local control — also known as “home rule” — and the state’s potential ability to override that authority. Who do you think should make local decisions that could affect all Delaware citizens? What are some other examples of this issue? more

The capital city's third annual Juneteenth parade and festival took place on June 21, starting at 12 p.m.  Those in the parade included Double Dutch Therapy, the … more

HARRINGTON — Harrington police chief Adam Gillespie retired June 17 after a 21-year career with the department. “I’ve been eligible to retire for a little while and had a really … more