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DART Offering Free Rides for “Try Transit” Day in Celebration of Earth Day!

DART announces a “Try Transit” Day in celebration of Earth Day, for the public to ride any of DART bus services statewide for free, including Paratransit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. This day will not only be an opportunity to raise...

2026 Great Delaware Kite Festival Winners Announced!!

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Wine, Beer & Cheese Tasting Returns April 18 to Benefit Cape Henlopen State Park

One of the area’s most anticipated spring fundraisers returns to Cape Henlopen State Park this month as the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park (FOCHSP), in partnership with R&L Liquors, host the 18th Annual Wine, Beer & Cheese Tasting on Saturday, April...

Sussex County YMCA 4th Annual Putt Putt Tournament

Cinema Art Theater programs March 25-29

DART To Host Open House Hiring Event

DART To Host Open House Hiring Event Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) is hosting an Open House Hiring Event on Saturday, March 21, from 9 AM to 1 PM at DART’s Beech Street Facility, 119 Lower Beech Street Wilmington DE, 19805....

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17th ANNUAL LEWES TULIP CELEBRATION BLOOMS April 1 – 19, 2026

The 17th annual Lewes Tulip Celebration, jointly sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Lewes in Bloom, will be blossoming April 1 – 19, 2026. This year’s celebration is dedicated to Warren Golde, Lewes in Bloom founder who recently...

58th ANNUAL GREAT DELAWARE KITE FESTIVAL AT CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026

58th ANNUAL GREAT DELAWARE KITE FESTIVAL AT CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026 INCLUDES AN EASTER EGG HUNT at 11 A.M. SPECIAL AWARD TO CELEBRATE AMERICA’S 250th & APPEARANCE BY BEN FRANKLIN The Great Delaware Kite...

Historic Lewes Farmers Market Summer 2026 Schedule

Summer Schedule for Historic Lewes Farmers Market - Saturdays at George H.P. Smith Park and Wednesdays at Crooked Hammock Parking Lot

Del-One Teammates Gather for Professional Development Day

Del-One Teammates Gather for Professional Development Day Over 200 teammates of Del-One Federal Credit Union assembled in the Del-One Conference Center at Delaware Tech in Dover on President’s Day, Monday February 16th . This annual event is filled with relevant...

Shore United Bank announces addition of John Berner to its Mortgage Division

Shore United Bank is pleased to announce the addition of John Berner to its growing Mortgage Division. With extensive industry experience, deep community involvement, and a passion for helping individuals and families achieve homeownership, John brings a wealth of knowledge...

302 Day Celebration with Dogfish

Here at Dogfish Head, we’ve always been proud to call the ‘small wonder’ that is Delaware, home. In fact, we can’t imagine putting down roots anywhere else! We KNOW we aren’t the only ones, so we’re teaming up with 302 Horseshoe...

Bring #60 for 250! Fundraiser for Lewes Junction RR & Bridge Assoc.

Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Association (LJRBA) is beginning a community campaign to "Bring #60 for 250," to Lewes. To kick off the fundraising, the D. Russell Tatman Memorial Fund has donated $5,000 to LJRBA. Tatman was a founding member...

DART Launches Its Annual Transit Poster Contest

DART Launches Its Annual Transit Poster Contest DARTLEY’s Passport to Discovery: Where Could DART Take You? With DART’s dedication to connecting communities and inspiring exploration across Delaware, DARTLEY, DART’s Traveling Companion, invites students to imagine the adventures that begin...

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GAVIN BRAITHWAITE IS RECIPIENT OF THE 4TH ANNUAL DENNIS FORNEY COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

GAVIN BRAITHWAITE IS RECIPIENT OF THE 4TH ANNUAL DENNIS FORNEY COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD The Lewes Chamber of Commerce has selected Gavin Braithwaite as the recipient of its Fourth Annual Dennis Forney Community Service Award. The chamber’s board of directors initiated...

Local Nonprofit Announces 2026 Board of Directors

Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding (SDTR) has announced its newly elected 2026 officers and the appointment of several new members to its Board of Directors. Pictured (back row, from left): Sam Cooper, Facilities Committee Chair; Shelby Bingaman; Linda Berdine, President; Dale...

Dogfish Head Hosts Valentine’s Day Events Across Delaware Locations

Dogfish Head Hosts Valentine’s Day Events Across Delaware Locations MILTON, Del. (Jan. 27, 2026) – Beer lovers, cocktail connoisseurs and music fans alike can revel in this year’s Valentine’s Day events at Dogfish Head’s various coastal Delaware locations. From limited-edition...

Delmarva Power Preparing to Support Customers Ahead of This Weekend’s Winter Weather

Delmarva Power Preparing to Support Customers Ahead of This Weekend’s Winter Weather SALISBURY, Md. (Jan. 22, 2026) – With winter weather expected to bring snow and freezing rain across central Maryland and Delaware beginning late Saturday, Jan. 24, and continuing...

Fundraising Foundation Launched in Lewes to Address Fire and EMS Funding Needs

Community Leaders Unite to Ensure Sustainable Fire and Emergency Services in Lewes Area In response to mounting fire/rescue calls and emergency medical services (EMS) costs, the Lewes Fire Department (LFD) and the Greater Lewes Foundation (GLF) announce the creation of...

“January Explorations”- Sample Free Online OLLI Mini-classes January 13-23, 2026

Current, past and prospective OLLI members are invited to learn more about classes and activities at the University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) program by attending virtual mini-courses in January. “January Explorations” is a free sampler of online...

The Gallo Gives Foundation Awards Community Donations

The Gallo Gives Foundation Awards Community Donations As part of its continual effort to make a difference in the community in which it lives and serves, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty’s Gallo Gives Foundation awarded donations to: Food Bank of Delaware, Meals...

Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Association (LJRBA) celebrating Lewes 250 on New Year’s Day

Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Association (LJRBA) will join in celebrating Lewes 250 on January 1, 2026 in a special way when neighbors, churches and others will literally ring in the year of our nation’s 250th birthday at 10:00 a.m. The...

Osher Lifelong Learning (OLLI) Open Houses – January 5-9, 2026

What’s Playing at the Cinema Art Theater Dec. 12 – Dec. 18

2025 LEWES CHRISTMAS PARADE AWARDS

2025 LEWES CHRISTMAS PARADE AWARDS MOST ORIGINAL ENTRY – Top Roofing & Siding BEST SOUND ENTRY – First Baptist Church of Lewes BEST PATRIOTIC THEMED ENTRY – Lewes 250 & Lightship Overfalls CAR CLUB VEHICLES| 1 ST PLACE – Lowered...

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Farmer Scholarship Opportunity from the Historic Lewes Farmers Market

FARMER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FROM THE HISTORIC LEWES FARMERS MARKET Calling all small Delmarva farmers interested in learning more about sustainable practices and focused on growing for the local market. Apply now for the 2026 Historic Lewes Farmers Market (HLFM) scholarship...

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Lewes Lights ~ a Holiday Light Tour ~ Brighten Your Holidays!

Lewes Lights is a free, holiday light tour that started in 2020 to brighten spirits and create holiday joy in Lewes in a year marked by isolation and cancellations. This is year six and Lewes Lights is a loved tradition. ...

The Listening Booth Presents The Key Change Award Reception

The Listening Booth presents: The Inaugural Key Change Award honoring Congresswoman Sarah McBride Please join us in honoring and celebrating Delaware social justice warrior Sarah McBride With special performances by Spencer LaJoye, Marissa Levy, Nate McCormick, and more — plus culinary creations from Megan Kee of The...

Clear Space Subscriptions on Sale for 2026

Subscriptions for NEW subscribers are NOW ON SALE! Last year, for the first time, Clear Space subscriptions sold out. While we are so grateful for the enthusiasm surrounding each of our seasons, we recognized that we needed to make some...

Sussex County School Students in Need Receive Georgetown Recreation, Education and Arts Trust Fund

93rd ANNUAL LEWES CHRISTMAS PARADE TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025 AT 5 PM

HONORARY GRAND MARSHAL – WARREN GOLDE, LEWES IN BLOOM FOUNDER This year’s annual Lewes Christmas parade, presented by the City of Lewes and the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, takes place on December 6, 2025 at 5 p.m. (Rain/Snow Date: Sunday,...

Holiday House Tour of Lewes & Holiday Village and Market

Sussex Strong Announces 1990s-Themed Annual Gala to Benefit Children in Need

Sussex Strong Announces 1990s-Themed Annual Gala to Benefit Children in Need Lewes, DE — October 14, 2025 — Sussex Strong, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families across Sussex County, Delaware, has announced the return of its Annual...

Cape Water Tours Recognized as One of America’s Favorite Mom and Pop Shops

Lewes Public Art Committee Bus Trip to Grounds for Sculpture

SDTR Press Release for Barn Dance Ticket Sales

Ticket sales start this week for our Annual Barn Dance! (Milton, DE September 17, 2025) Help us raise the roof to raise funds at our annual Barn Dance, Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding Center’s BIGGEST event of the year. On October...

DAR Colonel David Hall Chapter Hosts Genealogy Speaker Series to Honor America’s 250th Anniversary

DAR Colonel David Hall Chapter Hosts Genealogy Speaker Series at Lewes Library to Honor America’s 250th Anniversary Lewes, DE, – The Colonel David Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will host a special speaker series at...

Del-One Named Top Workplace AGAIN!

For the 4th year in a row, Del-One Federal Credit Union has been honored as a Top Workplace in the Delaware Online/The News Journal’s Top Workplaces in Delaware awards. Top Workplaces are organizations where teammates feel valued, engaged and empowered....

Stango Park Summer Concert Series presents Vinyl Shockley

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE for CAPE HENLOPEN SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Rehoboth Beach Branch of Shore United Bank is collecting school supplies for Cape Henlopen District schools from August 1-31. The bank is located at 19358 Miller Road. The list of supplies needed can be found on attached poster. ...

Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park Photo Contest : “CAPTURING the CAPE” — June 22 – July 29

Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park Launch Inaugural “Capturing the Cape” Photo Contest The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park (FOCHSP), in partnership with Cape Henlopen State Park, the Coastal Camera Club (CCC), and Nations Photo Lab, is thrilled to...

Del-One Marketing Team Wins Award

The Marketing Team at Del-One Federal Credit Union was a proud recipient of a Best Wild Card Campaign award at the Maryland/DC Credit Union Association’s Trailblazer Awards ceremony. Trailblazer Awards recognize credit unions that “have developed exceptional programs to project...

Rehoboth Beach Film Society Cinema Art Theater Upcoming Special Screenings and Events

JUNE 26, 2025 l rehobothfilm.com SHERLOCK HOLMES - A Live Radio Play Presented by Lansing Listens Radio Theater Sherlock Holmes, a Live Radio Play in 2 acts is loosely based on Arthur Conan Doyle's A Scandal in Bohemia. Presented by Lansing Listens Radio Theater, performances will...

Stango Park Summer Concert Schedule

Lewes Celebrates 4th of July

Lewes Celebrates 4th of July Old-Fashioned Games for Children on Second Street 9 am Followed by the Independence Day Lewes Boat Parade 2 pm Doo-Dah Parade at 5 pm FIREWORKS at Dusk The City of Lewes continues its long tradition...

Historic Steam Locomotive No. 60 to Be Cosmetically Restored for Display in Lewes, Delaware

The Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Association (LJRBA) is proud to announce it has officially partnered with national railroad services provider FMW Solutions to complete the cosmetic restoration of former Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive No. 60. The project represents a...

Lewes Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom and Unity

Historic Lewes Farmers Market on May 17, 2025

Historic Lewes Farmers Market George H.P. Smith Park Saturday, May 17, 2025 8 am – 12 pm Strawberry season is in full swing at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market this Saturday, May 17th! Customers can plan to make strawberry shortcake, strawberry...

34th Annual Lewes Garden Tour on June 21st

The Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau sponsors its 34th annual Lewes Garden Tour on Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are eight private gardens and two public gardens on the tour this year. Tickets...

Rehoboth Beach Film Society Announces Call for Artwork Submission

Rehoboth Beach Film Society Announces Call for Artwork Submission 2025 Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival The Rehoboth Beach Film Society (RBFS) is seeking original artwork submissions for consideration for the Society’s award-winning Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival (RBIFF) and...

May Fourth Street Preserve Campaign Updates

Upcoming events offer great opportunities to connect with friends, neighbors, and fellow supporters — and help make the vision of saving the Fourth Street Preserve a reality for generations to come. Upcoming Events! Mark your calendar for the Historic Lewes...

Sussex County Association of REALTORS®’ Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course June 23th

Sussex County Association of REALTORS®’ upcoming Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course, beginning June 23, 2025. This all-Zoom, 12-week evening course is designed for working adults and covers all the required content areas (Sales, Law, and Math) needed to prepare for the...

34th Annual Lewes Garden Tour is June 21st

The Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau sponsors its 34th annual Lewes Garden Tour on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets have not yet been delivered, but you can pay purchase online and we...

COME JOIN THE TEAM! Job Fair at Dogfish Head!

COME JOIN THE TEAM! Our Off-Centered Job fair is happening Wednesday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats. Learn about all of the awesome career opportunities we have throughout our Rehoboth properties - Brewings & Eats and Chesapeake & Maine!...

2025 Great Delaware Kite Festival Winners Announced

What a perfect day for the 57th Annual Great Delaware Kite Festival! Congratulations to all who competed in the variety of contests. Here is a list of winners:

2nd Annual Harvest Hustle 5K run/1K walk September 20th to benefit Village Volunteers’ Programs

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Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Assoc. confirms the arrival of its coal tender is April 10 @ 6 am

Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Association (LJRBA) is pleased to confirm the arrival of its coal tender is April 10. The equipment is scheduled to reach the intersection of Freeman and Kings Highways at 6:00 a.m. From there the tender...

City of Lewes Shredding Event – April 26

City of Lewes Shredding Event - April 26 The City of Lewes will be hosting a shredding event on Saturday, April 26, from 10-1 PM at the Lewes Maintenance Building. There is a limit of 2 boxes per household. If...

Del-One Federal Credit Union Named Top Workplace

Annual Lewes in Bloom Tulip Sale

‘A Seaborne Citizenry: The DeBraak and Its Atlantic World’ exhibit at the Zwaanendael Museum

The Zwaanendael Museum, located at 102 Kings Highway in Lewes, Del., is currently featuring the exhibit “A Seaborne Citizenry: The DeBraak and Its Atlantic World” which explores His Majesty’s Sloop of War DeBraak, a British warship that was escorting and protecting...

Groome Church presents Cantabile Women’s Chorus & A SEASON OF HOPE & RENEWAL!

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58th ANNUAL GREAT DELAWARE KITE FESTIVAL

58th ANNUAL GREAT DELAWARE KITE FESTIVAL AT CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026 INCLUDES AN EASTER EGG HUNT at 11 A.M. The Great Delaware Kite Festival, co-sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware...

16th ANNUAL LEWES TULIP CELEBRATION BLOOMS April 1 – 20, 2025

16 th ANNUAL LEWES TULIP CELEBRATION BLOOMS April 1 – 20, 2025 The 16th annual Lewes Tulip Celebration, jointly sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Lewes in Bloom, will be blossoming April 1 – 20, 2025 The organizing...

Ride Together, Create Together–Enter DART’s Poster Contest!

Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s New Exectutive Director

Learn English at Beebe – ESL Spring Session January 21 – April 3

Winners Announced for the 92nd Annual Lewes Christmas Parade that took place on December 7th

Congratulations to all the winners who participated in the 92nd Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Parade in Lewes! 2024 LEWES CHRISTMAS PARADE AWARDS (Entrants’ name followed by entry number) MOST ORIGINAL ENTRY – New Hope Canoe Club #51 BEST SOUND ENTRY...

Santa Arrives in Lewes by Cape Water Taxi on November 30th & Hospitality Night is December 5th

SANTA ARRIVES IN LEWES BY CAPE WATER TAXI ON SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 AND LEWES HOSPITALITY NIGHT’S SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS ON DECEMBER 5 FROM 5 – 8 PM The Lewes Chamber of Commerce is hosting holiday shoppers at two upcoming...

92nd ANNUAL LEWES CHRISTMAS PARADE

92nd ANNUAL LEWES CHRISTMAS PARADE TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024 AT 5 PM HONORARY GRAND MARSHAL – THE GREATER LEWES FOUNDATION This year’s annual Lewes Christmas parade, presented by the City of Lewes and the Lewes Chamber of...

Reception & Book Signing for GOING AMONG ENGLISH SAILORS by Andrew Lyter

Instruments from the Attic

SODELO Orchestra is accepting donated instruments in order to fulfill their mission of inspiring and educating the next generation of musicians and music lovers by providing opportunities for community members to learn about and enjoy listening to and performing...

1st Annual Beach Bash Basketball Tournament at Cape Henlopen High School

The 1st Annual Beach Bash Basketball Tournament will be held December 27th & 28th at Cape Henlopen High School. This event is being presented by and is sponsored by the Cape Henlopen Boys Basketball Booster Club. In years past, we have...

SPECIAL ELECTION DAY EVE FILMS TO KICK OFF 26TH ANNIVERSARY REHOBOTH BEACH INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL

SPECIAL ELECTION DAY EVE FILMS TO KICK OFF 26TH ANNIVERSARY REHOBOTH BEACH INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL Political Documentaries “Banned Together” Focuses on Book Bans and “War Game” Explores Preventing Another January 6 Insurrection Q&A Panel Discussions to Follow Each...

2024 – 2025 Met OPERA: LIVE IN HD SEASON at the Cinema Art Theater

2024 - 2025 Met OPERA: LIVE IN HD SEASON at the Cinema Art Theater The Rehoboth Beach Film Society presents its 2024-2025 season of The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD at the Cinema Art Theater located at 17701 Dartmouth Drive in Lewes....

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26th Annual Rehoboth Beach INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL’s New Program Tracks

26th ANNUAL REHOBOTH BEACH INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL PLACES EMPHASIS ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION 2024 PROGRAM UPGRADES AND A THIRD SCREENING VENUE The Rehoboth Beach Film Society (RBFS) is thrilled to unveil the dynamic plans for this year’s 26th anniversary - Rehoboth...