The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Big Chill Beach Club, will host the annual Lifeguard Awards on Tuesday, August 12, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., celebrating the region’s top lifeguards and their service to local beach communities. The event, held under the event tent at the Big Chill Beach Club, will feature a festive evening …
Margie López Waite, CEO of ASPIRA Delaware, has been named one of the 2025 Philadelphia Titan 100, a prestigious recognition of the region’s top CEOs and C-level executives who are driving innovation, economic growth, and community impact. The Titan 100 program honors 100 influential leaders from across the Philadelphia metropolitan area who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, vision, and passion in …
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is warning residents against the use of Class “L” fire extinguishers, a new type of device being marketed for use on lithium battery fires. According to state officials, these extinguishers have not been tested or approved by a recognized third-party laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), which raises serious concerns about their …
As sea level rise along Delaware’s coast, the state is preparing for the natural shift of its tidal wetlands. A new mapping study released by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) outlines where these critical ecosystems are most likely—and most able—to move in the coming decades. The study, led by DNREC’s Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program and …
Job seekers in the New Castle area will have the opportunity to connect with potential employers as the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) hosts its third annual Community Job Fair on Wednesday, July 23. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Route 9 Library & Innovation Center, located at 3022 New Castle Avenue. …
Music and community will take center stage this Thursday as the Rocking the Docks summer concert series hosts a special benefit event supporting the SL24 Unlocke The Light Foundation. The July 17 concert, dubbed “Bump, Set, Light,” will mark the official kickoff of the foundation’s summer awareness campaign focused on youth mental health. Proceeds from the event will benefit SL24, …
Visitors to Delaware Seashore State Park are being warned to steer clear of designated zones around the Indian River Inlet starting Monday as state officials begin testing an upgraded sand bypass system. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced that the mechanical system — designed to mimic the natural flow of sand along the coast — …
Delaware drivers will soon pay more at toll booths and the DMV as the state moves forward with new transportation funding measures set to take effect later this year. Following the passage of House Bill 164 and a resolution signed by Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announced toll and fee increases that are expected …
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, six cultural and historical organizations across Delaware have been awarded a total of $34,445 in state grants to support programming tied to the Semiquincentennial in 2026. “We’re officially less than a year out from the 250th anniversary of both Delaware and the nation,” said Margaret Hughes, director of Delaware 250. “It’s very …
The Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the settlement of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s (Chesapeake) natural gas base rate case. As a result of the settlement, Chesapeake residential home heating customers will see a rate increase of 6% and non-heating customers will see a rate increase of 6.5%. For an average residential home heating customer, this will result in an …
