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Saturday, April 26, 2025
What’s New
Rehoboth-Dewey chamber spring sidewalk sale set May 2-4
Troop 95 hits the slopes
Housing market sees increase in inventory, but listed prices dip
Eagles maintain dominance over Seahawks 10-3 in boys’ lax
Cape golf team goes into spring break with another signature win
MRIP, here we go again
Lee Ann Wilkinson Group retains top sales production spot at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices worldwide
Sandra Kennedy, dedicated to helping others
Peninsula Gallery to feature Traveling Palette exhibit May 3-25
Seaside Jewish Community to host interfaith events May 2-4
Historic Lewes Farmers Market kicks off new season May 3
Exploring the wonders of Sabino Canyon with the Gazette
Piano master Benny Green to perform April 30 for International Jazz Day
News / Police
Lewes council approves Overfall Preserve development
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
Lewes Mayor and City Council unanimously approved the preliminary site plan for the Overfall...
News Briefs 4/25/25
1 day ago
Dewey town council to meet April 25 The Dewey Beach Town Council has a packed agenda for its...
Love Bug campaign among efforts to make roads safer
By Kevin T. Conlon
1 day ago
State officials hope a yellow cartoon Love Bug will drive greater safety on Delaware roads. The...
Environmental lawyer tapped for public advocate
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
An environmental lawyer with experience in climate and energy law has been put forth as a nominee...
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Viewpoints
Spring break at the beach
1 day ago
Many people off work and school for spring break enjoyed the warm weather April 22 by spending the...
Tharros village deserves support
1 day ago
Gov. Matt Meyer recently said housing is a human right. To that end, ensuring every person has a...
A stirred bird
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Why Sussex County should reject Cool Spring Crossing
By Joseph A. Pika
1 day ago
In November 2024, the public rendered a judgment on the county’s policy of unrestrained growth and...
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online polls
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Obituaries
Richardson Smith Roberts Jr., beloved father
1 day ago
Richardson Smith Roberts Jr., 91, Thursday, April 24, of Vineland, N.J., formerly of Cherry Hill, N...
William H. Mullahy, retired Navy veteran
1 day ago
William H. “Bill” Mullahy, 88, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, April 19, 2025....
George Edward Dolnack Jr., veteran, General Electric retiree
2 days ago
George Edward Dolnack Jr., 94, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Gap and Downingtown, Pa., passed away...
Mary Agnes Perez, owned Dockside Gift Shop
2 days ago
Mary Agnes Perez, 91, affectionately known as “Toots” and “Sis,” passed away peacefully Monday,...
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Sports
The Eagles focus on defense
By Sumner Spence
1 day ago
In the first round of the NFL draft, the Eagles traded up one position to 31, and drafted Jihaad...
Athletes of Week April 25
1 day ago
JoAnn Outten Kenton JoAnn, 54, was the overall female winner of the Boston Marathon Handcycle...
Cape’s three middle schools closing out year with 45 successful teams
1 day ago
Blood in the game - “I stand accused of the things I’ve said.” - BB King. When Cape had two middle...
Locals take part in Boston Marathon; Isser breaks previous state record
By Tim Bamforth
1 day ago
A group of 15 runners, all with ties to the beach running scene, took part in the historic 129th...
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A & E
Asparagus has remained a delicacy through the ages
By Denise Clemons
1 day ago
Every year around this time, I find myself writing about asparagus. Good news for spring-vegetable...
Milton Arts Guild to host artist’s choice exhibit
2 days ago
Milton Arts Guild will host an artist’s choice exhibit called Freestyle through Tuesday, June 3, in...
Easter Bonnet Bar Crawl raises funds for Rehoboth Beach Bears scholarship
By Ted Pfirrmann
2 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach Bears held their 4th Annual Easter Bonnet Bar Crawl April 19. This year’s theme...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Ethan Lake to perform April 25 in Rehoboth Beach
2 days ago
Ethan Lake, a rising country singer/songwriter and recording artist from Baltimore, Md., will...
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Cape Life
Comedian Gwen La Roka and musician Be Steadwell headline CAMP Rehoboth’s Women’s+ FEST
By Ellen McIntyre
11 hours ago
CAMP Rehoboth held its annual Women’s+ FEST – Fun, Entertainment, Spring, Tradition – April 10-13,...
Sussex Academy counselor named charter Behavioral Health Professional of the Year
13 hours ago
Dr. Juliane Hein, a school counselor at Sussex Academy, was recently named the Delaware Charter...
Working it out in a new hometown
By Kevin T. Conlon
1 day ago
After graduating from St. Bonaventure University and taking my first job as a reporter at the...
Relay for Life kickoff is April 30
1 day ago
Relay for Life of Sussex County will hold its kickoff event from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 30,...
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Local Buzz
Renovation Resolutions? Bathrooms and Kitchens Top the List
Bill Cullin
What would the new year be without resolutions? Now that 2022 has arrived, creating a more...
LIVING HERE OFF SEASON
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
LIVING HERE OFF SEASON So many people don’t understand how wonderful it is to live here in the...
2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament Announced! Dink, Smash, Play with Cape Gazette!
Cape Gazette
Cape Gazette is excited to offer Men's, Women's (Friday) and Mixed Doubles play (Saturday) divided...
How to Prepare for a Home Inspection
Mike Kogler Team
How to Prep for a Home Inspection
The home selling process involves many steps, from...
Here’s how U.S. Tariffs May Affect Home Prices in 2025
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
Here’s how U.S. Tariffs May Affect Home Prices in 2025 BY Carmen ChaiUpdated Apr. 15, 2025 at 4:44...
Trump administration’s April 2025 tariffs will increase home renovation costs by an average of $7,840, a 15% rise, directly affecting homeowners and flippers.
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
Trump administration’s April 2025 tariffs will increase home renovation costs by an average of $7,...
TheHenlopen.com, the Premier Website for Sales and Rentals
Bill Cullin
The Henlopen Condominium offers security-controlled access, indoor parking, private beach entrance...
Thinking of re-roofing?
Bill Cullin
Should You Replace Your Roof? While it’s certainly one of the most important parts of your home—...
SOLD @ The Henlopen!! Unit 808. Listed by The Mike Kogler Team. #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. For Showings Call: (302) 236-7648.
Mike Kogler Team
527 N Boardwalk #808, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
MLS: DESU2053498
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Show Cape Class 2025 Who Means Business
Cape Gazette
Cape Henlopen Grad Book Coming soon to thousands of readers across the Cape RegionFeatured across...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Jewelry Extravaganza fundraiser
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
8:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delmarva Amateur Radio and Electronics Expo
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Fowler Beach Road clean-up event
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Arts & Crafts Market
9:30 am
GriefShare group
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Monthly Food Distribution
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Sussex County Genealogical Society meeting
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
6:00 pm
Beachside Book Festival
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Defense Day event
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
3:00 pm
SODELO Sounds of Spring concert
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers spring concert
5:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Gallop Into Giving fundraiser
Sunday, April 27
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
GriefShare group
2:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Cape Community Fund Spring Bash
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Empty Bowls fundraiser
3:00 pm
SODELO Sounds of Spring concert
4:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Cape May Stage presentation
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Monday, April 28
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
8:30 am
to
10:30 am
Morning bird walk
9:00 am
AARP Driver Safety Beginner Course
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
RB Free Writes
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
12:30 pm
Duplicate Bridge
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mah Jongg
1:30 pm
Food for Thought
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild Poetry Free Write
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Insight Meditation Community of Lewes meditation
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
The History of Etiquette program
Business
State center focuses on retail crime
2 days ago
Members of the Delaware Information and Analysis Center attended the April 16 meeting of the...
Top chefs to collaborate for Under Tuscan Lights dinner May 2
2 days ago
Southern Delaware Wine, Food & Music Festival organizers announced top local chefs will...
Cultured Pearl set to expand outdoor dining patio
2 days ago
Rehoboth Beach commissioners have approved an amended permit of compliance and a supplemental...
Rehoboth Toy & Kite Company offers fun for all with the Easter Bunny
3 days ago
Rehoboth Toy & Kite Company hosted its 31st annual Easter Fun Day April 19, at the Boardwalk...
Dogfish launches beer to save Lewes forest
3 days ago
Buy a beer, save a forest. That’s the goal of Vild Banck, a new Dogfish Head brew that benefits...
Ogre’s Grove to host comic book giveaway May 3
3 days ago
Ogre's Grove will take part in the annual Free Comic Book Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May...
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Blogs
For the Plot
By Elise Seyfried
4 days ago
As a writer (and reader), I’m much more intrigued by character development than clever plot twists...
Have an E-meal for Earthday
5 days ago
Grab some potatoes, sweet or white. Pop them in the oven. Let them bake for an hour or so till...
The Empress of Ice Cream
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
As a soi-disant essayist, I crank out my little 500-worders every week. I don’t kid myself that...
Going Once, Going Twice
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
I think it’s probably accurate to estimate that I have entered the fourth and final quarter of My...
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