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BaytoBayNews.com

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Chandler: Sussex has passed the tipping point

Sussex County's debate over growth is often framed as a choice between prosperity and nostalgia, as if residents must accept unchecked development or resign themselves to stagnation. That is a false choice.

Sussex County, DE · 5d

Spotlight Delaware

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Lewes-area townhome development would bring affordable housing

A proposed townhome development next to Route 1 may be the first of several new additions to Sussex County's affordable housing program The post Lewes-area townhome development would bring affordable housing appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Sussex County, DE · 5d

easternshoreundercover.com

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Cedric the Entertainer Headlines Dreamfest in Ocean City

Ocean City, MD - Dreamfest is coming back to Ocean City for Martin Luther King Jr. weekend in January 2027. This year's event brings two big shows to the Ocean City Performing Arts Center, one packed with live music and the other with stand-up comedy. Along with the shows, local...

Ocean City, MD · 1d
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Return Day Thursday puts cap on 2026 campaign season

The 2026 election cycle in Delaware is not over until Return Day in Sussex County. Victorious and vanquished candidates will take part in the traditional parade Thursday - many of them riding side-by-side in horse-drawn carriages. The returns of Sussex County election results will be read by a town crier from a balcony overlooking The Circle in Georgetown.

Sussex County, DE · 5d
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Your Guide to Winterfest of Lights 2026

Though Ocean City is known for its sun and surf, the town has a festive side that arrives when Winterfest of Lights switches on at Northside Park. This year's festival runs from November 19, 2026 through January 2, 2027, giving you more than six weeks to soak up the holiday spirit.

Ocean City, MD · 4d

Spotlight Delaware

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Laurel school board member promotes parent to assume superintendent duties

A Laurel school board member says a colleague has a conflict of interest because his mother is now in charge of superintendent duties. The post Laurel school board member promotes parent to assume superintendent duties appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Laurel, DE · 1d

Cape Gazette

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State reviews townhouse project that includes affordable housing rentals

Few concerns were raised during a Nov. 4 review of a proposed 437-unit townhouse project off Janice Road west of Lewes. A presentation on the Vintners Reserve project was made during the state Preliminary Land Use Service meeting by David Hutt, the applicant’s attorney, and Ring Lardner, a civil engineer and president of Davis, Brown & Friedel Inc.

Lewes, DE · 4d

The Financial Wire

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Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1

North Dakota homeowners can apply online for a property tax credit of up to $1,600 between Jan. 1 and April 1, and four other states have their own spring cutoffs for older homeowners. Georgia’s Forsyth County runs to April 1, Knox County in Tennessee to April 5, Concord in New Hampshire to April 15 and... The post Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

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Cape Gazette

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Development around Route 9 topic of Nov. 17 public workshop

With Route 9 traffic as far as the eye can see becoming a common occurrence on many days, Sussex County and state officials are giving residents insight into efforts to ease growing congestion. The state is trying to determine how to improve traffic on the key east-west corridor as housing...

Sussex County, DE · 5d

Delaware LIVE News

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Delaware firearm deer season opens Nov. 13 with new CWD rules

Hunters in parts of Sussex County face mandatory check stations as state responds to first confirmed cases of chronic wasting disease DOVER, Del. — Delaware’s most popular deer hunting season opens Friday, Nov. 13, but this year hunters will head into the woods under new rules designed to contain chronic wasting disease after the fatal wildlife disease was detected in ... Read More

Delaware · 3d

WBOC

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WBOC News at 6 11/06/2026

One of the killers convicted in an Ocean City murder case is withdrawing his request for an early release. Will Maryland follow through with redistricting after Democrats swept the Midterms? And Dover finally has a movie theater after two years without one.

Ocean City, MD · 3d

BaytoBayNews.com

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Speak Up: Downstate hospitals strengthen opposition to ChristianaCare expansions

At a public hearing Oct. 20, representatives of Bayhealth, Beebe Healthcare and TidalHealth expressed their opposition to ChristianaCare opening microhospitals in Camden and Georgetown, saying there is already care in these areas and that the proposal will not bring down medical costs.

Camden, DE · 5d

WGMD Radio

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Sussex County Council Meeting, Nov 10 – Canceled

Tuesday’s Sussex County Council meeting has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17. There is also a Route 9 Corridor Study Public Work Shop scheduled for 5pm on November 17 at the Cheer Center on Sand Hill Road in Georgetown. The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Department and staff from the State of Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination will be on hand. The workshop will summarize the progress made to-date in relation to the Rt. 9 Corridor Study and Master Plan Initiative that was announced by Governor Meyer with Executive Order 16 on January 30, 2026.

Sussex County, DE · 2d

WHYY

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Historically red Sussex County, Delaware, votes Democratic for first time since 2012

🖥️ WHYY.org: Follow the latest election developments and track race results. 📱 WHYY App: Read midterm election updates and stream WHYY-FM. Races for several federal and statewide elections were called quickly during this week’s midterm elections. The major races yielded wins for Democrats in an unsurprising turn, maintaining the party’s control of the state. However, in an unexpected upset, conservative stronghold Sussex County found common ground with its northern neighbors in voting blue.

Sussex County, DE · 5d

delawarepublic.org

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Final numbers show strong turnout for early voting in Delaware

Delaware’s Department of Elections says more Delawareans are choosing to vote before Election Day. More than two times as many people had voted early compared to the same time period in the last midterm election in 2022. Just over 129,500 people voted early this year. That's approximately 16% of...

Delaware · 7d

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Delmarva Today 11-6-26 Two Big Upsets as Blue Wave Reaches Eastern Shore

Ernie Davis defeated incumbent county executive Julie Giordano, while Matt James ousted Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. Democrat Josh Hastings takes back seat in the House of Delegates for the Democrats. Host Don Rush Talks with Davis about his win and Mike Dunn, CEO and president of the Greater Salisbury Committee, about the significance of the result. Then, Rush talks with Delmarva Public Media's Bryan Russo about the ouster of longtime Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan by Matt James. Finally, Rush has a conversation with Delegate-elect Josh Hastings about returning district 38 B to the Democratic fold.

Ocean City, MD · 3d

Delmarva Now | The Daily Times

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Santa Claus to star in 2026 Christmas parades across MD's Lower Shore

Ho! Ho! Ho! Happy Holidays from Maryland's Lower Shore! Check out Delmarva Now's ultimate guide to 2026 Christmas parades in towns such as Ocean City, Berlin and beyond. If you don't see your local parade on our list, please email us at newshub@delmarvanow.com. WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS GUIDE: What's new at Ocean City's 2026/2027 Winterfest of Lights celebration Ocean City WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 The 43rd annual Ocean City Christmas Parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. The parade will travel from Old Landing Road north to 120th Street. An awards presentation will be held at the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel following the parade. Onlookers are invited to bring chairs and blankets for the parade, and advised to arrive early to secure their viewing spot. The southbound lanes of Coastal Highway will be closed for the parade, allowing spectators to safely gather curbside. OCEAN CITY ELECTS NEW MAYOR: Ocean City Mayor Meehan loses re-election bid, plus council results Salisbury WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 The 80th annual Salisbury Christmas Parade , hosted by the Salisbury Jaycees, will kick off Sunday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m. The parade will begin at the corner of Civic Avenue and Mount Hermon

Ocean City, MD · 4d

oceancity.com

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Thank You, Mayor Rick Meehan: Four Decades of Service to Ocean City

Few people have shaped Ocean City, Maryland, the way Rick Meehan has. For more than 40 years as a council member, council president, and mayor, he worked for the residents, businesses, and millions of visitors who call this town their happy place. As his tenure as mayor comes to a close, OceanCity.com thanks him.

Ocean City, MD · 4d

Cape Gazette

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New $1.25 million trail coming to Cape Henlopen State Park

Construction is about to begin on a new segment of trail in Cape Henlopen State Park. The trail will run along Post Road, from the entrance to the parking lot of the main bathhouse to The Point's comfort station. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS. A map of where the new trail segment...

Lewes, DE · 6d

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Locals Agree Lewes Is The Most Charming Small Town In All Of Delaware

A real cannonball from the War of 1812 is still stuck in the side of a house here. Seriously. The town took fire from British ships in 1813, and one building kept the souvenir. That same town calls itself the first town in the first state. Dutch settlers set up...

Lewes, DE · 4d