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Delaware Bay or Bay of New Jersey? Delaware Reacts to Proposed Name Change
WBOC 16 - Maryland
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DELAWARE -- One proposal in the New Jersey State Senate looks to change the 'Delaware Bay' to the 'Bay of New Jersey'. State leaders, local leaders, and neighbors shared their reactions to the proposal with WBOC on Monday. Bill S4670 is proposed...
Delaware officials are pleased with positive growth in Rehoboth and Dewey Beach
47 ABC - WMDT - Maryland
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June 30, 2025
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – Small business owner optimism has hit record lows in Maryland. According to the National Federation of Independent Business Index, only 18% of owners plan to invest in long-term assets in the next six months. However, in...
Travel Advisory: 4th of July Fireworks Return to Ocean City
47 ABC - WMDT - Maryland
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June 30, 2025
Ocean City, Md- 4th of July fireworks are back in Ocean City this year! The town is offering fireworks shows at Northside Park and downtown on Caroline Street. Officials expect large crowds, and the Ocean City Police Department has issued travel...
Delaware State Police Looking for 2 Suspects After Armed Robbery in Milton
WBOC 16 - Maryland
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MILTON, DE - The Delaware State Police are looking for two suspects after an early-morning armed robbery occurred in Sussex County on Saturday. On Saturday, June 28th, just before 2:00am, troopers from the Delaware State Police began investigating...
Police: 3 Baltimoreans arrested after 2 police pursuits in Delaware
WBAL TV - Maryland
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June 30, 2025
Three Baltimoreans were arrested in Delaware following two police pursuits on June 20 that left an officer injured, according to Delaware State Police.Jonathan Bennett, 32, and Hailey Warren, 20, were arrested and charged in connection with the...
What will the weather be like for July 4th at the Delaware beaches?
The News Journal - Delaware
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Celebrating the Fourth of July holiday at the Delaware beaches and wondering if skies will be clear? Here's what we know. Paradise Grill in Long Neck will host the first fireworks show of the weekend on July 3 over the Indian River Bay. According...
'Good Morning America' to broadcast live from Rehoboth Beach July 3
The News Journal - Delaware
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“Good Morning America” will broadcast live from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on July 3rd as the first stop in their "50 States in 50 Weeks" series. The series celebrates the show's 50th anniversary and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United...
MARC train plans to expand to Delaware, Virginia
FOX 5 DC - Maryland
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BETHESDA, Md. - Maryland has released plans to expand MARC into Delaware and Virginia and increase the number of trains every hour. Dig deeper: The Maryland Transit Authority released their Growth and Transformation Plan last week. The proposal...
HomeToGo reveals America’s top trending destinations for Independence Day travel
Travel Daily News
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June 30, 2025
HomeToGo’s Fourth of July report shows rising demand for rural, waterside getaways, longer stays, and off-the-beaten-path U.S. destinations in 2025. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation...
Which state has the most expensive coffee? See where Delaware ranks
The News Journal - Delaware
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Have you ever tried starting your work day without a coffee? Just typing the words seems blasphemous, but if you did, you probably found yourself moving like a banana slug. Many people need coffee in the morning, but is comes at a cost. A study...
Still closed: Prairie Creek Reservoir beach
WLBC Woof Boom - Indiana
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June 30, 2025
The bi-partisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act aims to keep emergency information available to as wide an audience as possible. Indiana representative Victoria Spartz fully supports the bill....
Goodbye Delaware Bay, Hello Bay Of New Jersey
94.3 The Point - New Jersey
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June 30, 2025
Could the Delaware Bay be a thing of the past in the Garden State soon? If one lawmaker gets his way, it's a possibility. The Delaware Bay is a key source of fishing for New Jersey; it's a key part of a tourism economy as well, and it's a part of...
Styrofoam ban goes into effect July 1. How will it impact restaurants?
The News Journal - Delaware
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Delaware will ban polystyrene foam food containers starting July 1, 2025. While some restaurant owners support the ban, others cite increased costs and potential harm to smaller businesses, particularly minority-owned establishments. The ban also...
Atlantic City’s Beach: The Most Underrated Beach in New Jersey
SoJO 104.9 - New Jersey
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June 30, 2025
There aren't many places in the United States where you can walk a few hundred feet out of a casino and step onto a wonderful beach. Here's one: Atlantic City, New Jersey! When people talk about Atlantic City, they often talk about the casinos or...
Enjoying the calm waters of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal through the years
The News Journal - Delaware
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An aerial view of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal as seen in this photograph taken on December 22, 1965.The News Journal StaffA view of the old railroad bridge that crossed the Chesapeake & Canal in this photo taken on January 24, 1967. The...
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Beachgoer Stabbed in Leg While Swimming in Suspected Needlefish Attack
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW A beachgoer in New Jersey was stabbed in the leg while swimming — and officials suspect that it may have been a sting from a needlefish The Long Beach Township Police Department said that officers were called after an adult male...
Dams on Bucks' creeks, Delaware River can be 'drowning machines'
PhillyBurbs - Pennsylvania
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It has been 52 years, but Chris Marren is still haunted by the two deaths he saw on the Neshaminy Creek in Tyler State Park. “There were four of us, and we decided to put a canoe in the water,” he said. It was Wednesday, July 4, 1973, a sunny...
Delaware Division of Small Business unveils new logo
Cape Gazette - Delaware
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The Delaware Division of Small Business recently unveiled its new logo design. The refreshed visual identity represents a unified and energized division committed to serving entrepreneurs, businesses and communities across the First State. The new...
Sunrise Guest: Carson Kressley talks travel tips, BBQ Brawl, Rupaul's Drag Race success
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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Bulletin: ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 99 degrees expected. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle County. In New Jersey, Mercer, Camden, Gloucester, and Northwestern Burlington...
The Most Peaceful Place in Every U.S. State, According to Travelers
The Travel
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June 29, 2025
America is a land of contrast, and each state has its own unique character and stories to tell. Across the vast American landscapes lies the most peaceful place in every U.S. state that travelers have discovered and experienced. It's a mix of...