Author: Daria

Snow Hill, Md. — Worcester County is rolling out free classes this summer to help residents kick smoking and vaping habits for good. Starting in late June and early July, the Worcester County Health Department will host sessions designed for both youth…

 Ocean City, Md. – As beach season ramps up, Ocean City officials have approved new rules limiting tents and canopies on the beach to address growing safety concerns. Lifeguards report that large tents are increasingly blocking their view of swimmers and pose…

Rehoboth Beach, Del. — Four candidates are set to compete for two open seats in the Rehoboth Beach municipal election on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. The race will shape the city’s commission, with voters choosing from a mix of fresh faces and…

 Dewey Beach, Del. – Dewey Beach officials have approved a conditional-use permit that paves the way for a new public parking lot on Dagsworthy Street, replacing the former Ivy Restaurant property on the bay side. The lot will be managed by Highway…

Sussex County, Delaware  — Sussex County is experiencing more wildlife sightings as weather shifts and development expands across the region. Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) monitors many species, while agencies like the Department of Agriculture manage pest populations,…

Sussex County, Delaware – The Indian River Board of Education is debating whether to continue funding school resource officers (SROs) from the Georgetown, Millsboro, Selbyville, and Ocean View police departments for the 2025–2026 school year. The annual cost of $294,480 remains a…

Milford, Del. — The City of Milford has appointed Christopher Coleman as its new City Manager, effective August 4. Coleman brings three decades of public administration experience across five Massachusetts municipalities. Starting as a summer intern in Marblehead, MA, his career advanced…

 Salisbury, Md. — Salisbury is preparing to revisit a decades-old ordinance that restricts how many unrelated adults can live together in a rental home. Commonly known as the “4-2 ordinance,” the policy generally caps rentals at two unrelated individuals per property, regardless…

 Virginia — A new law signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin will require all public schools in Virginia to enforce a full-day cell phone ban for students starting in the upcoming academic year. The policy, now codified under HB1961 and SB738, bars student…

Georgetown, Del. — Local authorities are cautioning residents about a scam where callers impersonate police officers to fraudulently request money or financial details. These individuals are reaching out by phone, asking for sensitive banking information or payments. The official Georgetown Police Department…