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Once known as ‘Dirty Myrtle,’ Myrtle Beach is now the fastest-growing US metro for seniors
A South Carolina beach town once nicknamed “Dirty Myrtle” because of its rowdy nightclubs and strip joints has become a magnet for retirees in a nation that continues to age. The number of residents age 65 years and older in the Myrtle Beach...

This Tiny Delaware Gas Station Serves Fried Chicken That's Worth Crossing State Lines
Whether you're a Delaware local or an out-of-towner, if you're passing through the town of Milton, keep your eyes peeled for a gas station with a red, white, and blue canopy labeled "Liberty." Pull into the lot and you'll see a sign plastered on...

The Pittsburgh Tour Company’s big red busses pair tourism with close looks at local history
click to enlarge CP PHOTO: Rachel Wilkinson A view from the top of the bus, coming off the Birmingham Bridge into the South Side The Pittsburgh Tour Company’s big red bus has long been a fascination of mine. Before Pittsburgh City Paper moved from...

Today in Delaware County history, July 2
100 Years Ago, 1925: Hurrying to a wedding at which she was bridesmaid, Miss Jennie Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Miller, 120 Randall St., Crum Lynne, and Miss Genevieve McCabe, of this city, had a remarkable escape from serious injury...

Woman killed when tree falls on car in Delaware as East Coast storms intensify 2 hours
(WILMINGTON, Del.) — A severe thunderstorm turned deadly Monday night in Wilmington, Delaware, when a falling tree killed a 79-year-old woman riding in a car, Delaware State Police said. Meteorologists warn the storm marks the beginning of a...

NY weather: Flash flood warning affecting Delaware County until Tuesday evening caused by thunderstorms
On Tuesday at 5:20 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning in effect until 8:30 p.m. for Delaware County. "At 5:20 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5...

NY weather: Anticipate strong thunderstorms in Delaware County early Tuesday evening – gusts to hit 40 mph
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 4:40 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Delaware County. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:40 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong...

Rehoboth Beach to host elite lifeguard competition July 9
REHOBOTH BEACH — Some of the East Coast’s top lifeguards will head to Rehoboth Beach this month as the city’s beach patrol hosts the 2025 United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships. The event, which serves as a...

Woman killed when tree falls on car in Delaware as East Coast storms intensify
Posted/updated on: July 1, 2025 at 4:13 pm WPVI(WILMINGTON, Del.) -- A severe thunderstorm turned deadly Monday night in Wilmington, Delaware, when a falling tree killed a 79-year-old woman riding in a car, Delaware State Police said....

Kathleen Berault Announces Resignation From Chesapeake Beach Town Council
CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. – The Mayor and Town Council announce the resignation of Councilwoman Kathleen Berault, effective July 9, 2025. Councilwoman Berault shared the reasons for her decision during the May 15th Town Meeting, citing her upcoming...

‘Political theater’: Delaware lawmakers end deadlock over controversial offshore wind bill
Intended to address Democrats’ belief that Republicans opposed the bill because it would cause a “slippery slope” of state overruling county decisions, House bill sponsor Claire Snyder-Hall, D-Rehoboth Beach, introduced an amendment to the bill in...

Session recap: By nearly 2 a.m., Delaware has official budget bills
It's last call in Leg Hall. Monday, June 30, marked the end of the fiscal year, Delaware's budget deadline and the final hours of legislative session for state lawmakers. Starting Monday afternoon, both the Senate and House of Representatives had...

Today in Delaware County history, July 1
100 Years Ago, 1925: The Delaware County commissioners yesterday again refused to accept a bid for the reconstruction of the West Ninth Street bridge over the Chester River. The bid yesterday of the Hoover Co., Pottstown, was $209,000 and was...

Mila Myles is the chief spokesperson for Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer. She’s also transgender
In 2025, trans survival is political. Trans leadership? That’s revolutionary. Mila Myles knows both truths intimately. She’s not just the highest-ranking out transgender communications official in any statewide executive office — she’s also one of...

The Best Pools and Paddling Spots in Delaware County
Anyone who’s spent summer in the Catskill Mountains knows that swimming holes are closely guarded secrets passed only through whispers between good friends. But never fear: locals and day-trippers bound for the Great Western Catskills of Delaware...

If you’re traveling for the July 4th holiday weekend, you won’t be alone in Delaware
Record travel is expected by car and air for the July 4th holiday weekend. AAA projects more than 203,000 Delawareans will travel 50 miles or more for the Independence Day holiday weekend, which is defined as starting June 28 and ending July 6....

Severe storms, flash flooding snarls travel along I-95 corridor from Washington to Philadelphia
Flash flooding is possible as severe storms take aim at the northeast. Damaging winds are also expected from this round of storms. A sweeping cold front made for an active Tuesday along the Northeast's Interstate 95 corridor, spawning numerous...

Styrofoam ban goes into effect July 1. How will it impact restaurants?
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...

HomeToGo reveals America’s top trending destinations for Independence Day travel
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...
'Good Morning America' to broadcast live from Rehoboth Beach July 3
“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...