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Committee reviews plans for more housing off Route 589

(Nov. 5, 2026) Worcester County planning officials have reviewed plans for County Commissioner Eric Fiori’s new commercial boat dealership along Route 50. The plans were among three projects on the Worcester County Technical Review Committee’s Oct. 14 agenda, alongside a 59-home community near Ocean Pines, and a storage building off Ocean Gateway.

Worcester County, MD · 5d
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Sussex County making progress on comprehensive plan update

Sussex County Council offers updates for its upcoming comprehensive plan revision. Sussex County began the process of revising for its comp plan early- near the end of 2025. Comprehensive plan updates are required at least once every ten years by state statute. The county is working with Philadelphia based consultant...

Sussex County, DE · 4d
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Berlin officials set rules on handling office romances, timekeeping

(Nov. 5, 2026) The Town of Berlin is formalizing guidelines for employee scheduling, workplace relationships, and timekeeping after a review of its employee handbook identified areas needing additional policies. The Berlin Town Council unanimously approved new employee policies last week regarding flexible scheduling, personal relationships between co-workers, and accurate timekeeping.

Berlin, MD · 5d
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Honga River dredging begins in Dorchester County

DORCHESTER COUNTY - Congressman Andy Harris announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District has begun dredging the Honga River in Dorchester County. According to officials with Harris' office, the project will remove approximately 342,000 cubic yards of sediment. Dredging is expected to continue through March of 2027. Dredged material will be placed at Barren Island as part of the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration Project.

Dorchester County, MD · 5d
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Hicks flips Sussex Council seat, as Democrats sweep Kent, NCC races

Sussex Council President Doug Hudson was lone Republican to buck the 'blue wave' trend at the local level. The post Hicks flips Sussex Council seat, as Democrats sweep Kent, NCC races appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

New Castle County, DE · 6d

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Georgetown tiny home debate continues as pallet village owners sue town

A nonprofit seeking to build a tiny home community in Georgetown sued over a town decision to impose a pause on the development of such housing. The post Georgetown tiny home debate continues as pallet village owners sue town appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Georgetown, DE · 11d

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Ocean City Gets Peaceful After The Crowds Leave, And These 6 Boardwalk Eateries Stay Open

Once summer packs up and heads home, Ocean City turns into a different town. The boardwalk gets quiet, parking gets easier, and you can actually hear yourself think on a morning walk by the water. The catch is that plenty of shops and restaurants close their shutters until spring, so...

Ocean City, MD · 6d

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Veterans Day Ceremony Set for Wicomico Civic Center

Salisbury, MD - The community is invited to come out and honor local veterans at a Veterans Day ceremony at the Wicomico Civic Center, 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD. The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The Wicomico County War Memorial Committee is putting the event...

Salisbury, MD · 5d

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As Ocean City elects new mayor, eyes are on the changes and priorities in James’s agenda

OCEAN CITY, Md. - Council President Matt James won the mayoral election against Rick Meehan by 302 votes out of nearly 2,600 votes cast. James received 1,438 votes to Meehan’s 1,136. James was elected to Ocean City’s council in 2014 and has served as Council President since 2020. He...

Ocean City, MD · 6d

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Worcester County elects four new County Commissioners

SNOW HILL, Md. – Worcester County has elected 4 new County Commissioners, meaning that the board, will be majority made up of new-comers for the upcoming term. The new commissioner elects include Roxie Dennis for District 2, Steve Green for District 4, Joe Schanno for District 5, and Lou Taylor for District 6.

Worcester County, MD · 6d

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Wicomico County poised for political shift as thousands of ballots remain uncounted

SALISBURY, Md. - Wicomico County appears headed toward a significant shift in political leadership following Tuesday's general election, with Democrats poised to take control of the County Council and Democrat Ernest "Ernie" Davis holding a lead over incumbent Republican County Executive Julie Giordano. Davis received 14,757 votes compared to Giordano's...

Wicomico County, MD · 6d

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Don't turn away affordable housing

In response to Kelly Powers’ letter about Springboard Delaware, I ask if she went to the Pallet Village and spoke to those living there. Has she read reports given on the successes or read research on the impact of cottage housing?. In these times when grant funds have been...

Georgetown, DE · 11d

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Sussex County discusses changes to comply with new state development laws

Sussex County Council continues reviewing how the county will become compliant with new state laws governing development. House Bill 450 and Senate Bill 23 change the usual process of some Sussex County meetings, namely eliminating the need for a public hearing for new subdivisions in the county - as long as they meet current zoning requirements.

Sussex County, DE · 6d

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Ernest Davis sees narrow victory over Julie Giordano in Wicomico Executive race

SALISBURY, Md. - In an election night upset, Ernest Davis has unofficially been elected the next Wicomico County Executive by a razor-thin margin over incumbent Julie Giordano. As of 11:45 p.m., Davis held a nearly 3% lead with 14,757 votes over Giordano's 14,125 with all 69 precincts reporting. Davis, a...

Wicomico County, MD · 6d

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Longtime Ocean City Mayor Defeated After Two Decades in Office

Ocean City, Maryland, will have a new mayor for the first time in two decades after longtime incumbent Rick Meehan was defeated by City Council President Matt James in the town’s municipal election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. According to election results released by the Town of Ocean City,...

Ocean City, MD · 6d

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SACC Celebrates Glass Half Full’s Salisbury Studio

Salisbury, MD – On November 5, members of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC), local residents, friends, and family gathered to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of Glass Half Full’s new glassblowing studio in Salisbury, Maryland. The beautiful fall afternoon provided the perfect backdrop for a festive...

Salisbury, MD · 4d

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Democratic Wave Produces Blue Ripples on Eastern Shore

Voters across the Delmarva region trekked to the polls Tuesday to decide a number of consequential races, none more closely watched than the congressional contest where eight-term Republican Andy Harris defeated Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz. It was Harris’ closest margin of victory since his 2022 election win over Democrat Heather...

Maryland · 6d

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Dorchester County seeks answers for sinking Elliott Island Road

DORCHESTER COUNTY, Md. – Dorchester County is looking for the cause of a sinking road on Elliott Island, and it’s asking engineers for help. The County Council voted this week to advertise a request for proposals for geotechnical engineering services on Elliott Island Road. Proposals are due Nov. 24.

Dorchester County, MD · 5d

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City of Salisbury closes homeless encampment

Salisbury, Md. — The City of Salisbury’s closure of a homeless encampment underneath the bridge on Division Street has sparked conversation over the issue of homelessness in the city and what steps might be taken to address it. Feces began appearing under the Division Street bridge in Downtown...

Salisbury, MD · 7d

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Can a New Chesapeake Bay Bridge Ease Route 50’s Summer Beach Gridlock?

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — On busy summer weekends, Northern Virginia drivers headed to Ocean City can find themselves crawling along Route 50 miles before they reach the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. In 2022, summer weekend backups stretched up to 4.8 miles eastbound and 3.5 miles westbound, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.

Ocean City, MD · 5d