Author: Daria

Delaware – Delaware lawmakers rolled out House Bill 215 on June 9, proposing a sharp increase in tobacco taxes to plug budget holes. The cigarette tax would jump from $2.10 to $3.60 per pack, outstripping Pennsylvania and New Jersey but lagging Maryland’s…

Milford, Del. – Milford’s city council gathered June 9 to review a proposal for red-light cameras at high-risk intersections, aiming to stop reckless driving. A state transportation study pinpointed three trouble spots with frequent violations. Route 113 at Route 14 saw 129…

Virginia – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced over $2 million in matching grants for 197 tourism programs across Virginia, including several on the Eastern Shore, to drive visitors through 2026. Onancock Main Street receives $10,800 to amplify marketing efforts, while Chincoteague’s Chamber of…

Salisbury, Md. – Wor-Wic Community College hosted its 2025 commencement last month at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, recognizing hundreds of graduates. Nursing led with 110 degrees and certificates awarded, followed by general studies and criminal justice, each with 102 recipients.…

Rehoboth Beach, Del. – The city’s new manager, Taylour Tedder, turned down a possible 3% pay increase during a June 9 city meeting, a move aimed at winning over residents in this lively coastal town. Tedder, who started in May 2024 with…

Millsboro, Del. – Starting Monday, June 16, Hollyville Road will close between Washington Street Extension and State Route 24, altering travel through mid-August, weather permitting. This closure supports the North Millsboro Bypass project, a major effort to streamline traffic in Sussex County.…

WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. — Emergency dredging efforts for the Ocean City Inlet may not go as planned, but Worcester County officials are working on alternatives ahead of the White Marlin Open in August. The Army Corps of Engineers typically dredges the inlet…

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — Delaware leaders gathered Friday in Lower Delaware to confront gun violence and explore solutions. Governor Matt Meyer visited Seaford, Laurel, and Rehoboth Beach as part of statewide efforts to reduce shootings. At a Rehoboth Beach event, families who…

LEWES, Del. — The City of Lewes has successfully raised $8 million to acquire the 30-acre Fourth Street Preserve, securing the land three months ahead of schedule. The forested property, first deeded in 1670, will now be owned by the city thanks…

OCEAN CITY, Md. — Worcester County commissioners voted 4-3 against providing more than $1 million in funding to support Ocean City’s police department, leaving town officials to explore other options to cover the costs. State law requires Ocean City to maintain year-round…