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Sunday, April 26, 2026
What’s New
Children’s Beach House golf classic events set May 17-18
Submerged gravel wetland is new Center for the Inland Bays project
Local artist featured in Eastern Shore gallery thru May 29
Cape seniors gear up to vote
Opening reception for Roger Dellar exhibition set May 2
Nanticoke Heritage Day celebration set May 2
Ladies in Leadership meet in strength competition for a cause
Cape DECA students advance to international competition
Concert for the Kids raises funds to support young artists
Nontidal wetlands bill heard in committee
Pathways to Success celebrates 20 years
Sussex Academy names new head coach for boys’ soccer
Cape Gazette’s free speech push reaches U.S. Supreme Court
News / Police
Democrat Cuccia challenges for Sussex County Council District 4 seat
By Kevin T. Conlon
19 hours ago
Justine Cuccia said it is not in her nature to sit back when she sees a need for change, whether it...
Milton council debates next steps with Merriweather development
By Ryan Mavity
20 hours ago
Milton Town Council tabled discussion of amending the final site plan for the Merriweather...
Dewey Beach Civic League welcomes board member Todd Hawk
21 hours ago
The Dewey Beach Civic League recently welcomed Todd Hawk as its newest board member. Hawk grew up...
Legislation seeks to add affordable housing
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
The Housing for Every Delawarean Act introduced April 21 would require municipalities and counties...
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Viewpoints
Inspector general nom a step forward
1 day ago
For years, Delaware citizens have called for the creation of an Office of Inspector General. In...
Title IX Turmoil
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Beebe volunteers give from the heart
By Ashley Foster
1 day ago
In a community-based, nonprofit healthcare system like Beebe, our greatest strength has always been...
Real estate has a transparency problem
By Dustin Parker
1 day ago
A family lists their home for sale, accepts an offer and starts packing. Then the buyer's...
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Obituaries
Susan Marie Short, lifelong artist, devout Catholic
1 day ago
Susan Marie Short (Waters) died peacefully at home in Lewes Thursday, April 16, 2026, after a...
Bertha M. Bennett, loved by many
2 days ago
Bertha M. Bennett, 100, of Milford, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Genesis...
Connie Burdette Todd, loved her family, animals
2 days ago
Connie Burdette Todd (Naas), 75, of Lewes, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, after a battle with...
Richard Allen Yarnall Sr., avid golfer
2 days ago
Richard Allen Yarnall Sr. passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, one day before his 49th wedding...
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Sports
Mixed results from Cape golf tri-meet
By Fritz Schranck
21 hours ago
The April 16 tri-meet among the Sussex Central, Sussex Academy and Cape Henlopen golf teams had...
NOAA fails to implement new sea bass, flounder regs
By Eric Burnley
22 hours ago
Those of us who were anxiously waiting for Friday, May 1, and the opening of black sea bass season...
Good first day of the draft for the Eagles
By Sumner Spence
1 day ago
The Eagles traded with the Cowboys to move up to the 20th pick and selected wide receiver Makai...
Athletes of the Week April 24
1 day ago
Isabel Betts A Milford senior attacker who scored 53 goals as a junior has been ringing the bell...
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A & E
Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra honors community leaders
1 day ago
Supporters of the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra gathered April 12 for the organization’s annual...
Shanty Fest to celebrate maritime heritage at Historic Lewes May 8-9
1 day ago
Returning for a second year, Shanty Fest events will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 8, and...
April strawberries dazzle with color and flavor
By Denise Clemons
1 day ago
When I sat down to write this week’s column, I looked back at my files to see what I had previously...
Capital Ringers to perform Broadway favorites May 3
2 days ago
The Capital Ringers’ Curtain Call: Broadway Hits on Bronze concert is set for 4 p.m., Sunday, May 3...
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Cape Life
A Cape Gazette quest for the Holy Grail
16 hours ago
Cape Gazette reader Jakub, along with his fellow travelers Sabine and Rick, explored a 13th‑century...
Rehoboth Elementary holds annual Arbor Day celebration
By Chris Flood
18 hours ago
Rehoboth Elementary staff and Rehoboth Beach city officials held their annual Arbor Day celebration...
‘Fonda on Film’ author to speak at Lewes library April 28
1 day ago
Journalist Nelson Pressley, author of “Fonda on Film: The Political Movies of Jane Fonda” will take...
Rehoboth in Bloom supporters hit the dance floor
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
The dance floor at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center was full until the very last song, courtesy...
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Local Buzz
Festival Season Starts Here: Cape Gazette’s Spring & Summer Festivals
Spring & Summer Festivals
Mark a few dates, make a few memories, and make the most of the season with
Spring & Summer...
Show Your Support for Cape Henlopen’s Class of 2026
Cape Gazette
It’s a milestone moment for Cape Henlopen’s Class of 2026 that brings the community together to...
Delaware Business Owner Summit Returns to Dewey Beach
CG Offers
Focused on productivity, efficiency, and succession planning — the things that actually move...
Financial Planning IN Retirement is Different—Here’s Why
George Reilly
Financial planning FOR retirement is the process of preparing your finances so you're ready to stop...
HenlopenRB.com Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building: Sales & Rentals. For Current Available Units Call: (302) 236-7648, or visit HenlopenRB.com
Mike Kogler Team
The Leading SALES TEAM @ The Henlopen. The Henlopen Condominium is the area’s premier ocean-front...
Interior Decorating
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
Is your pet the cutest at the beach? Final week to enter
Our Pets
Last call - don’t leave your pet out of the running The Cape Gazette is calling on pet lovers...
One lucky Sussex Countian will win a new HVAC system!
Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes
The
Spring
Home & Garden Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes Powered by Shoretech...
Sales Contracts
Bill Cullin
The purchase or sale of a home is one of the most complicated business transactions most people...
Grooming Your Yard
Bill Cullin
Does your yard have a freshly-painted fence, a smooth, green lawn and a well-trimmed hedge? A well-...
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Calendar of Events
Today
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
1:00 pm
to
1:45 pm
Silent vigil for peace
3:30 pm
to
5:30 pm
“Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect” film...
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers spring concert
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Monday, April 27
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Pace Your Life chair yoga
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
12:30 pm
AARP Driver Safety Refresher Course
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mah Jongg
1:30 pm
Food for Thought
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild Poetry Free Write
5:00 pm
Shine a Light series
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
CAMP Rehoboth book club
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
Tuesday, April 28
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Senior health fair
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Preschool Story Time
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Delaware Money School program
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
After-school study session
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding their Voices: The History & Legacy of the...
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding Their Voices walking tour
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Conversation with Nelson Pressley
6:00 pm
Roots & Wings gathering
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
SDARJ book & film discussion group
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Pints & Pages Book Club for Millennials
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Business
Lewes recognizes farmers market
17 hours ago
The City of Lewes has proclaimed Saturday, May 2, as Historic Lewes Farmers Market Day, the day the...
Delaware Opportunity Zone 2.0 nominations due May 15
1 day ago
The Delaware Division of Small Business has been working closely with the Office of State Planning...
Mariner Middle hosts successful career fair for eighth-graders
2 days ago
Mariner Middle School recently hosted its third annual eighth-grade career fair, highlighting its...
Outdoor dining coming to Indigo after Rehoboth approval
2 days ago
Rehoboth Beach commissioners approved a supplemental permit of compliance for outdoor dining on...
Rehoboth approves JAM Bistro’s move into Coho’s Market
2 days ago
Rehoboth Beach officials approved a permit of compliance and a supplemental permit of compliance...
Bloom Holistic Spa brings full-service wellness to Lewes
2 days ago
Bloom Holistic Spa officially opened April 14 on Second Street in Lewes. The spa provides a range...
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Blogs
Registering a Complaint
By Elise Seyfried
4 days ago
Suleika Jaouad is a wonderful author and artist, who has a terrific Substack,
The Isolation...
Why I Can’t Just Relax
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Right down there with the ever-flattering comment “You’d be prettier if you smiled” (to which I...
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
Not that I am an amazing, or even adequate, housekeeper, but I do sometimes think of Lent as a time...
A Few of My Brilliant Things
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
It happens often. You hear the glad tidings: “Coming Soon!
2 Fast 2B Furious 15
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Hypno Yoga - private wellness experience
Hiatus 24
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
Lewes Historical Society
Core Questions: How Does Pollen Affect the Body and Trigger Allergies?
Core Concierge Health
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
Lewes Historical Society
Cruise In to the Cruze-In
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JETSET Travel, your travel agency; Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach
Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
Why Does Insight Fade So Fast?
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Real Estate Marketplace
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Under Contract in 11 Days: Coastal Living & Pond Views in Summerlyn
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Stunning 4 BR, 3.5 BA Townhouse Just Three Miles From the Beach!
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Beautifully Maintained Spacious 2 BR, 2 BA Condominium at The Henlopen!
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“South Rehoboth” SOLD: Sold Price: $4,961,250. Listed & Sold By Mike Kogler Team
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UNDER CONTRACT! “Bay Crossing” End-Unit Villa - East of Route 1, Lewes.
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Newly Listed: 34258 Spring Brook Ave Lewes, DE | Villages At Red Mill Pond
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Submerged gravel wetland is new Center for the...
2 hours ago
The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays will begin constructing a submerged gravel wetland on...