1776 Steakhouse plans second location in Ocean View 1776 Steakhouse is expanding beyond its Rehoboth Beach location with plans to open a second restaurant in Ocean View. The steakhouse announced it will take over the former Big Fish Grill site at 30415 Cedar Neck Road, bringing its menu of steaks, seafood and upscale dining options to a new Sussex County …
Meet the Candidates: Shupe, Smith seek Republican nomination for Delaware House District 36 Voters in Delaware House District 36 will choose between Bryan Shupe and Patrick Smith in the Republican primary election on Sept. 15, 2026. The winner will advance to the general election. The candidates shared information about their backgrounds, priorities, and reasons for seeking the seat. Bryan Shupe …
Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber Honors 2026 Lifeguards of the Year The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the dedication and service of local lifeguards during its annual Lifeguard Awards ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Big Chill Beach Club. The event honors the men and women who serve the 10 beach patrols throughout the Quiet Resorts area, with each patrol selecting …
Rehoboth Beach Main Street and Dogfish Head Launch First Downtown Cocktail Week Rehoboth Beach Main Street and Dogfish Head are teaming up this fall for the first-ever Downtown Rehoboth Beach Cocktail Week, a weeklong celebration featuring local restaurants, creative cocktails and a competition to crown the city’s top drink. The event will take place Sunday, Sept. 20, through Saturday, Sept. …
Lewes Public Library to wrap up summer with block party The Lewes Public Library and WHYY Public Media will host an end-of-summer block party Saturday in the library’s backyard pavilion. The free event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to all ages. No registration is required. The event will feature community vehicles, games, activities, music, …
Downtown Milford Inc. joins Goodwill for National Thrift Shop Day kickoff Friday Goodwill Milford will host a National Thrift Shop Day kickoff Friday, Aug. 14, giving shoppers a chance to browse secondhand items, take part in giveaways and celebrate thrift shopping. The event, organized in partnership with Downtown Milford Inc. and Del-One Federal Credit Union, will run from 11 a.m. …
Milford Museum to Host Seventh Annual Hippiefest Aug. 15 The Milford Museum’s annual Hippiefest fundraiser will return to the Causey Mansion on Saturday, Aug. 15, bringing live music, food vendors and 1960s and ’70s-themed activities to downtown Milford. The seventh annual event will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Causey Mansion, 2 Causey Ave. The Funsters will …
Bottle & Cork Included on USA TODAY’s 2026 Bars of the Year List The Bottle & Cork in Dewey Beach has earned national recognition, landing on USA TODAY’s 2026 Bars of the Year list. The longtime Dewey Beach bar was one of 38 establishments across the country selected for this year’s list, which was released July 29. The Bottle & …
Susan Stewart Wins Rehoboth Beach Mayor’s Race; Gossett, Saunders Elected City of Rehoboth Beach voters elected Susan Stewart as mayor and Patrick Gossett and Mark Saunders to the city’s Board of Commissioners in Tuesday’s municipal election. According to unofficial election results released by the city, 624 voters cast ballots in person at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, while another 474 …
Milford Tattoo Artist Claims First Place at Maryland Tattoo Competition A tattoo artist with Milford-based Delaware Branding Company earned first-place honors at a regional tattoo competition after winning the Best Lettering category at the Cruel Summer Tattoo Arts Festival in Maryland. Menna Artese took home the award for a scrolling script tattoo featuring the word “Patience” on a client’s calf. …
