Historic Eastern Shore Railroad Transforms Into $6.55M Rail Trail Boosting Regional Connectivity and Tourism

Virginia — The iconic Eastern Shore Railroad, once a pivotal economic driver for Virginia’s lower Eastern Shore since its 1883 completion, is being revitalized as the Eastern Shore Rail Trail, a 49-mile paved pathway for pedestrians and cyclists. Construction began last month…

Milton Extends Final Site-Plan Approval for Royal Farms Amid Funding and Coordination Challenges

Milton, Del. — The Milton Planning and Zoning Commission granted a second one-year extension to Royal Farms’ final site-plan approval, pushing the deadline to June 5, 2026. The project, initially approved in May 2023, has faced delays primarily tied to funding and…