Harbeson
Harbeson, DE · Municipal
WBOC
Renewed development interest could bring new life to former Salisbury Mall property
SALISBURY, Md. - A massive piece of vacant land in the heart of Salisbury could finally be getting a second chance, as city and business leaders say a prospective developer has expressed interest in transforming the former Salisbury Mall property into a mixed-use development. The property, located directly across from...
WDEL 1150AM
Cape Henlopen School District proposes referendum amid funding concerns
LEWES, Del. - The Cape Henlopen School District is outlining the need for a new referendum as it faces rising costs and the possibility of losing more than $850,000 under Delaware's new hybrid funding model. The proposed referendum would be the district's first attempt to secure additional funding since voters...
Cape Gazette
Anchors Run offers energy-efficient homes near Delaware’s beaches
Insight Homes. Southern Delaware's Choice for Healthier, More Energy Efficient Homes. At Anchors Run, an Insight Homes community off Beaver Dam Road in Lewes, Delaware’s beaches are a short drive from home. There’s plenty to do year-round, from grabbing coffee in historic downtown Lewes to meeting friends for dinner or spending an afternoon tax-free shopping at the Rehoboth-area outlets.
Cape Gazette
WHYY
Proposed cell tower across from Cape May-Lewes Ferry sparks questions among city leaders, residents
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry, a Sussex County summer staple that brings travelers back and forth across the Delaware Bay, could get a new neighbor — a nearly 90-foot cell tower.
WDEL 1150AM
Cape Gazette
Former Lewes employee calls out council
To the City of Lewes employees, you have my sympathy and support. I am sorry that three members of council failed you, the city and the residents. Three members of council failed to listen to you, talk to you, and failed to understand your working environment. They dismissed you, disregarded your pleas and ignored facts, patterns and trends. They failed to make things right, to take the appropriate action and make the leadership change you were all asking for.
WDEL 1150AM
The City of Lewes says Savannah road will continue to have a bike lane
LEWES, Del.- A parking dispute in Lewes ends with a decision from the city. The council voted 3 to 2 Monday night to keep parking restrictions in place along Savannah Road, outside Lewes Brewing Company. The city says keeping the bike lane is a matter of safety and Dave Jones,...
Cape Gazette
Coalition speaker to focus on affordable housing needs
The Sussex Preservation Coalition will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes. The Zoom ID is available at sussexpreservationcoalition.org/spc-monthly-meetings. Guest speaker Doreen Rushton will present, “Affordable Housing in Sussex: A Workforce Perspective.” She will discuss the growing need for affordable...
Cape Gazette
Lewes puts city manager on improvement plan
Lewes City Manager Ellen Lorraine McCabe will be subject to a performance improvement plan, an action that sets a clear path forward for mayor and city council to evaluate her future. Council faces a hard deadline of Wednesday, March 10, to decide whether to extend or change provisions of McCabe's...
Cape Gazette
Flags for Heroes honors veterans in Lewes
As 500 American flags flew outside, America's military veterans were recognized for their honor, courage and sacrifice at the annual Flags for Heroes Veterans Day ceremony at Cape Henlopen High School. The Cape JROTC presented the colors to start the event. The Cape Chorale performed the "Star-Spangled Banner" and "America...