Recreational Water Advisory issued for Delaware's Rehoboth Beach due to high bacteria levels

Delaware coast booms with back-to-back fireworks

Independence Day celebrations are happening up and down the Delaware coast, with major fireworks displays on tap Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5. Bethany Beach The 41st Annual Bethany Beach Independence Day Parade will step off at noon,...

Smith patrols beaches for close to 50 years

Sussex Shores Beach Patrol lifeguard Owen Smith has been lifeguarding Sussex beaches for nearly 50 years. Coastal Point • Grace Bennett On a vigilant watch. On guard. On the stand. On their toes. That is the job for a Sussex Shores Beach Patrol...

Elevated Bacteria Levels Prompt Advisory for Rehoboth Beachgoers

REHOBOTH BEACH, DE - The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has issued a recreational water advisory for a section of Rehoboth Beach due to elevated levels of bacteria. Rehoboth Beach officials say water...

Delaware County considering increasing hotel tax to 5% from 3%

With large regional events looming in the not too distant future, Delaware County Council is considering increasing the hotel occupancy tax by 2% to take advantage of potential revenues associated with those events. “We’re asking for a 5% exported...

Frye leading the way of Bethany Beach parade

True to his humble nature, Bruce Frye is modest about being the grand marshal in Bethany Beach’s annual Fourth of July Parade on Friday — an event he helped orchestrate for years as a member of the committee that, for months, carefully plans every...

NY weather: Thunderstorms with damaging winds and golf-ball-sized hail in Broome and Delaware counties Thursday

A severe thunderstorm warning was released by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 3:14 p.m. in effect until 4 p.m. for Broome and Delaware counties. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 70 mph and golf-ball-sized hail (1.75 inches)....

Recreational water advisory issued for Rehoboth Beach

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control issued a water quality advisory July 3 for the beach at Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. According to a press release from the city, elevated levels of bacteria were found in...

NY weather update: The current severe thunderstorm warning for Delaware County will be expiring at 4:15 p.m.

The warning was for Delaware County. "The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 10...

NY weather: Thunderstorms with golf-ball-sized hail and damaging winds in Delaware County Thursday

At 3:42 p.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 4 p.m. for Delaware County. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 70 mph and golf-ball-sized hail (1.75 inches). "At 3:42 p.m., severe...

1 gas station in cities throughout Delaware County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 28

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Delaware County selling...

Delaware is now a sanctuary state for gender-affirming care in move to protect “privacy” & “dignity”

Delaware’s Democratic governor on Friday signed an executive order protecting recipients and providers of gender-affirming care in the state. The order, signed by Gov. Matt Meyer at an LGBTQ+ community center in Rehoboth, makes Delaware a “shield...

Murrysville area: Nature hikes, car show and more

Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Conservancy hikes The Westmoreland Conservancy will host the following upcoming hikes: • July 12: “Enchanted Evening” firefly walk, 8:30 p.m. leaving from the Universal Pedestrian...

Good Morning America comes to Rehoboth Beach

As part of its yearlong “50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful” series, Good Morning America broadcasted live July 3 from the Rehoboth Beach Patrol headquarters in Rehoboth Beach. Hundreds of people, holding dozens of signs, participated in...

GMA kicks off '50 States in 50 Weeks' tour in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

REHOBOTH Beach, Delaware (WPVI) -- Good Morning America is on a cross-country tour, going to all 50 states leading up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. It's called "America the Beautiful: 50 states...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Delaware County in week ending June 28?

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Delaware County...

Drinkin' under the sun: Delaware's 5 best summertime craft breweries

Every winter, craft beer lovers either coop up with their favorite cans at home or push through the weather to gather in taprooms for drafts of the good stuff. But now with the warmth of the sun mostly reliable, it's time to bend those pasty...

Magee doesn’t mind frequent trips from the beach to the ballyard

Aiden Magee keeps the umpire well stocked with baseballs during Wilmington Blue Rocks home games. Special to the Coastal Point • Scott Magee He doesn’t mind making the approximate 100-mile, 115-minute drive each way. Aiden Magee — a member of...

Hit the road: Delaware food trucks worth a visit

The DonutNV food truck in Wilmington is all about those holey little treats.Provided By DonutNVThe hot-pink food truck Flavor’D-ish is on a roll in Wilmington.Provided By Flavor’D-ishBarbeque fans can hit up the Uncle Johns BBQ Stand food truck in...

'America the Beautiful': Meet hero lifeguards of Rehoboth Beach

In honor of its 50th anniversary and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, "Good Morning America" is launching a new yearlong series, "50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful." Each week, a "GMA" anchor or correspondent will...