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Bay Journal
Hats off, folks. Smith Island’s cake lady is stepping down.
She would rise at 2:30 a.m. and pick 20 pounds of crabmeat and load it aboard the 7 a.m. ferry … cook breakfast and get the kids off to school and clean the house; cut and wrap several hundred soft crabs for market before picking some more and rustling a several course dinner for her husband and four children; and bake an eight-layer chocolate cake for a church supper, ice it and have the cooking pans and bowls washed and put away — in 20 minutes, I have timed her …
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People Drive From All Over Delaware To Eat At This No-Frills Crab House
There’s something magical about a place where the tables are covered in brown paper, the mallets are ready for action, and the smell of Old Bay seasoning hangs in the air like a delicious fog. Mickey’s Family Crab House in Bethany Beach is exactly that kind of magical.
WBOC
Ice Boating in Claiborne
In the Eastern Bay, just off the coast of Claiborne, men have started ice boating. They aren't able to do it every year. The area of frozen water is shallow enough that there is no danger.
Delmarva Now | The Daily Times
Step inside Ripieno's Italian Ristorante, now open in Salisbury, Md
Cape Gazette
Music major receives $2,000 grant from Lewes nonprofit
Songwriter and college student Gabriella Pasqua recently received a $2,000 grant from Paul Kares to pay for the recording and mastering of her original songs. The Woodstown, N.J. native has performed at The Room at Cedar Grove, the Lewes entertainment venue managed by Paul Kares. “She had an excellent performance...
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It’s Almost Time for the 2026 James M. Bennett High Rock & Roll Revival: Eight Shows of “Dance to the Music” Feb. 13-15 and 19-22 at the JMB Auditorium
The James M. Bennett High School Rock & Roll Revival is back for 2026, and tickets are available online for eight shows Feb. 13-15 and 19-22. All seats for Rock & Roll Revival are reserved, so music enthusiasts will find the best selection of seats now rather than later. For...
Cape Gazette
Rehoboth Diner closed indefinitely for renovations
The Rehoboth Diner on Route 1 north of Rehoboth Beach is closed for an undetermined amount of time for renovations. A sign on the door says the restaurant closed Jan. 26, but provides no timetable for reopening. The diner was opened by cousins Ahmet Cinar and Fikret Koltuk in 2003.
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Little Feat extends The Last Farewell Tour
Little Feat has added a new set of spring and summer dates to their final tour, dubbed The Last Farewell Tour. The new shows kick off May 26 in Ocean City, Maryland, with stops in Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas, California and more, before wrapping Aug. 22 in Denver, Colorado.
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The French Onion Soup At This Unfussy Restaurant In Delaware Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
In the heart of Millsboro, there exists a culinary treasure where a humble bowl of French onion soup has achieved near-mythical status among Delaware food enthusiasts. The Long Neck Diner might not look like much from the outside, but locals know that behind those doors awaits a broth-and-cheese masterpiece worth driving across county lines to experience.
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People Drive From All Over Delaware To Feast At This Legendary Seafood Restaurant
There’s a little slice of maritime heaven tucked away in Wilmington’s historic Trolley Square neighborhood that has Delaware residents willingly crossing county lines and battling city traffic just for a taste of what many swear is the finest seafood in the First State. The Trolley Square Oyster House...
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Little Feat extends The Last Farewell Tour
Little Feat has added a new set of spring and summer dates to their final tour, dubbed The Last Farewell Tour. The new shows kick off May 26 in Ocean City, Maryland, with stops in Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas, California and more, before wrapping Aug. 22 in Denver, Colorado.
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Shore to Shore: A Dream 25-Years in the Making
SALISBURY, Md. — In the latest edition of Shore to Shore, I spoke with a family that made their journey to the U.S. in 2001. Twenty-five years later, a Korean restaurant called Koji opened in Salisbury. The Kim family, who promised to uphold the legacy of Asian cuisine, took...
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Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Presents February Ensembles Series Concerts Featuring Mozart, Schubert, and Penderecki
The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra continues its 2025–2026 Ensembles Series with a set of chamber music concerts taking place February 6 through 8 across Maryland and Delaware. Featuring works by Franz Schubert, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Krzysztof Penderecki, the program highlights the artistry of the MSO’s principal musicians in an intimate chamber setting.
NJ.com
Iconic Jersey Shore restaurant sold at auction to be transformed into Mediterranean destination
The iconic Exit Zero restaurant, which was sold at auction in December, is being transformed into a Mediterranean eatery in West Cape May. Local restaurateur Florian Furxhiu plans to open Mediterrano By Santorini by Mother’s Day weekend in May. “It’s going to be a mix of Greek and Italian....
Delmarva Now | The Daily Times
Maryland native Jimmy Charles performs for Potomoc River crash victims
Ocean City, Maryland, native Jimmy Charles had the honor of taking part in a national evening of remembrance to honor the victims and first responders of the 2025 Potomoc River mid-air collision. Country singer and songwriter Charles joined families, first responders and national leaders on Jan. 28, 2026, in Washington, D.C., for an invitation-only memorial. The event marked one year since the collision of a passenger plane and a U.S. Army helicopter that claimed 67 lives near the nation’s capital. Charles said the performance was one of the biggest honors of his career. "The fact that those families chose me out of all the artists in the world to bring music and healing to their family and loved ones for this special ceremony is just so humbling and endearing. In their darkest moment they came to me and I will never forget them, the 67 and this evening," Charles said. "I could not have been more honored and so happy to be there for them," he continued. At one point during the evening, a video montage of the victims was presented. "(The victims) were so full of life, dream chasers, loving families with children, and so many young, beautiful people,"
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Passing the Torch at the Academy Art Museum: Current Chair Donna Alpi and Incoming Chair Christine Martin
Editor’s note: There is little doubt that one of the most important moments in the history of a museum is the transition from one board chair to another. While the role itself is one of volunteer service,. Becoming AAM Board Chair is a big commitment. What inspired you to...
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The Best Crab Cake In Delaware Is Hiding Inside This Unassuming Restaurant
Sometimes culinary treasures hide in plain sight, and that’s exactly the case with Wheelhouse in Lewes, Delaware, where the crab cakes have locals and visitors alike making return trips just for another taste. The charming red-roofed building along the coast might not scream “food destination” at first glance, but...