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Governor John Carney on Wednesday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement: “The precautions you’re taking are working. We are beating COVID-19, but we can’t let up. This virus is still out there...

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that their contractor is planning to perform nighttime testing of the drawbridges. The testing involves the opening and closing of the bridges. In between the bridge openings, traffic and pedestrians will be able to cross the bridges. Week of August...

Crews are picking up debris for residents that sustained tree damage from the storm. Crews are making sweeps throughout the City to collect tree and limb debris. Tree and limb debris should be placed at the curb away from cars, trash bins, power lines, or any other obstructions. Residents do not...

The City of Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission held its first virtual meeting on May 8th, followed by two more virtual regular monthly meetings on June 12th and July 10th. Despite the hurdles presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue our efforts to return to some semblance of “normal”...

Data on COVID-19 community spread in Delaware indicates mix of remote and in-person instruction Based on a review of COVID-19 data in Delaware, Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced on Tuesday that Delaware schools may open under a hybrid scenario next month...

Company increases resources to respond; provides tips for customers to prepare and stay safe With Tropical Storm Isaias making its way up the eastern seaboard, Delmarva Power’s full emergency response organization is ready. Employees and local contractors have inspected equipment, reviewed...

Due to the large quantity of absentee ballots that have been returned for the Annual Municipal Election being held on Saturday, August 8, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Board of Elections has announced that the Absentee Election Judges shall meet on Saturday, August 8, 2020, at 11 a.m. instead of...

The Commissioners of Rehoboth Beach Virtual Special Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. AGENDA PLEASE NOTE - AS PERMITTED BY GUBERNATORIAL AUTHORITY, IN ORDER TO LIMIT THE RISK OF POTENTIAL COVID-19 EXPOSURE, THE PUBLIC SHALL BE DENIED ENTRY TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS...

DNREC lifted the recreational swimming advisory for Rehoboth Beach at Rehoboth Avenue late Friday afternoon after water quality tests taken Thursday showed bacteria levels had returned below the advisory level. The advisory had been issued Thursday based on results from Wednesday’s regularly...

Traffic Information: DelDOT in conjunction with Sussex County-Public Works announces to motorists that Hebron Road will be closed for the repairs to the sewer. Times and Dates: 8 a.m. on August 3, 2020, until 11 p.m. on August 28, 2020, pending weather. Location: Hebron Road between Route 1A and...