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Dave Rosenbaum: From Hollywood to Lewes
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Lots of people have to travel for work, but Dave Rosenbaum’s work travel schedule as of late is unlike most people’s. He just returned to Lewes...
Atracare welcomes experienced primary care provider
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Atracare has announced Dallas Jackson, FNP, has joined its primary care team. As an eager learner...
A clean sweep for Lewes on Community Service Day
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Al Grossi picked up a broom and went to work cleaning up Second Street. The recent transplant from...
Lewes Elementary student highlights importance of school garden
3 days ago
Did you know that Lewes Elementary has a garden? The students take care of the garden; they grow...
Sussex Family YMCA launches Teen ASPIRE Program
2 days ago
The Sussex Family YMCA kicked off its Teen ASPIRE Program Oct. 4, welcoming a cohort of 12 high...
Rehoboth Beach sees good turnout for annual auction
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Rehoboth Beach hosted its 18th annual auction Oct. 4 in the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center and...
Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival donates $50,000 to Beebe Healthcare
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The Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival, a celebrated music event now preparing for its 36th year,...
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Traveler Series
The Cape Gazette rides through tulip country
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Debbie Director and her husband, Rob, traveled from Amsterdam to Brussels, exploring the...
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A perfect autumn day for a walk in the woods. You know those days. The morning air has a cool edge...
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The Cape Gazette tags along for family fun in Ireland
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Forrest and Marilyn Robinson of Milton set sail on a Transatlantic cruise to visit their daughter,...
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Exploring the ancient wonders of Jordan with the Gazette
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Cape Gazette reader Mike Kelly of Lewes recently spent seven days immersed in the landscapes and...
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An Egyptian adventure accompanied by the Gazette
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Lenora Sherard carried the Gazette along when she and her husband, James Sherard, toured Egypt...
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Milton couple marks milestones by sea and rail with Cape Gazette in hand
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Jay & Karen Strong of Milton celebrated their wedding anniversary and 80th birthdays this year...
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Cape Life Stories
‘Shakespeare, Poe and Fiends’ performance from Del Shakes set Oct. 24
11 hours ago
Delaware Shakespeare will return to Lewes for an evening of spooky stories and enchanting music at...
Boardwalk Buddy Walk a strutting success
1 day ago
A little rain didn’t hamper the smiles and motivation of the 20th annual Boardwalk Buddy Walk Oct....
Rehoboth’s Community Resource Center holds fundraiser
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More than 200 people recently gathered at Kings Creek Country Club for fellowship and festivities...
Rehoboth Beach Historical Society raises $27K at exclusive benefit dinner
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society celebrated a highly successful fundraising dinner Sept. 18,...
Children’s author Laura Gehl to read at Lewes library Oct. 22
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The Lewes Public Library will welcome Laura Gehl for a children’s story reading and meet-the-author...
Millsboro couple celebrates 71 years of marriage
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Winfield T. and Arzella (Shannon) Stewart of Millsboro celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary...
The Cape Gazette rides through tulip country
2 days ago
Debbie Director and her husband, Rob, traveled from Amsterdam to Brussels, exploring the...
Children’s coat giveaway set at Lewes Public Library Oct. 25
2 days ago
The Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes, will offer free winter coats for children from 10...
Butterfly Bolt raises awareness about domestic violence
4 days ago
Dozens of people walked the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Oct. 3 for What Is Your Voice’s third annual...
Elks Veterans Committee supports local organizations
5 days ago
Continuing its support for those who served this country in military service, Cape Henlopen Elks...
Moss is a plant powerhouse that carpets the forest floor
5 days ago
A perfect autumn day for a walk in the woods. You know those days. The morning air has a cool edge...
Women’s Club of Indian River partners in successful food drive
6 days ago
The GFWC Women’s Club of Indian River partnered with the Volunteer Delaware 50+ Advisory Council...
New beds given to youngsters served by Children’s Beach House
6 days ago
Children’s Beach House recently hosted 50 local youth and their families for an evening of...
The Cape Gazette tags along for family fun in Ireland
6 days ago
Forrest and Marilyn Robinson of Milton set sail on a Transatlantic cruise to visit their daughter,...
Bilingual performance to entertain families Oct. 18
6 days ago
The Lewes Public Library’s Spoken Word Society will welcome families for an interactive story, song...
Brandywine Valley SPCA Bark on the Boards returns Oct. 18
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The Brandywine Valley SPCA will hold its annual Bark on the Boards Block Party from 11 a.m. to 2 p....
Bilingual teen author releases 12th book, first of a new series
1 week ago
Máximo César Castellanos, a 16-year-old bilingual author from Georgetown, has published his 12th...
Kiwanis supports Sussex Family YMCA fundraiser
1 week ago
The Kiwanis Club of Coastal Delaware recently presented a donation check as a community player...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s draws almost 500 people to Rehoboth
1 week ago
Nearly 500 people participated in the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in...
History of protests in U.S. is Oct. 20 program topic
1 week ago
The Lewes Public Library and the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice will host professor...
Lewes man to join Army Acquisition Hall of Fame Oct. 14
1 week ago
Harry Hallock, a Lewes resident since his 2017 retirement, will be honored with induction into the...
Hockers to be honored as Sussex County Distinguished Citizens Nov. 5
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The Del-Mar-Va Council, Scouting America recently announced Gerald and Emily Hocker as the...
Exploring the ancient wonders of Jordan with the Gazette
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Cape Gazette reader Mike Kelly of Lewes recently spent seven days immersed in the landscapes and...
Kiwanis Club of Georgetown holds 90th anniversary banquet
1 week ago
The Kiwanis Club of Georgetown celebrated its 90th anniversary with a Sept. 22 banquet in Jones...
Lewes Fire Department open house set Oct. 16 at Nassau station
1 week ago
During Fire Prevention Month, Lewes Fire Department will host its sixth annual open house from 4 to...
Coastal Cleanup volunteers dispose of tires, bottles and more
1 week ago
Volunteers across Delaware came together Sept. 13 to take part in the 38th annual Coastal Cleanup...
Michael Farr funding new Children’s Fishing Pier in Rehoboth
1 week ago
For the better part of two years, Rehoboth Beach officials have been talking about the replacement...
Chicken salad sale preorders due Oct. 10
1 week ago
The deadline to preorder Milton Fire Department Auxiliary chicken salad is Friday, Oct. 10. Pints...
Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall takes part in Meals on Wheels ride-along
1 week ago
Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, D-Rehoboth Beach, took part in a ride-along with volunteers from Meals on...
New members join young men’s leadership group at Beacon Middle
1 week ago
The Beacon Middle School More Life young men’s group has welcomed a new class of members who are...
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Faith and Spirituality
Mt. Zion AME Church celebrates 125th anniversary with festive weekend
9 hours ago
Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church in Ellendale recently celebrated its 125th anniversary...
Local churches welcome special guests for jazz festival weekend
2 days ago
The Episcopal Parish of All Saints' Church and St. George's Chapel will be alive with jazz and...
Dharma talk and meditation retreat set Oct. 17-18 in Lewes
3 days ago
The Insight Meditation Community of Lewes will welcome returning meditation teacher Luisa Montero...
Harvest Day and tractor blessings set Oct. 12 at Israel UMC
1 week ago
The Annual Harvest Day - Drive Your Tractor to Church worship service will be held at 10 a.m.,...
Animal blessing held in Rehoboth
1 week ago
Lutheran Church of Our Savior offered a Blessing of the Animals Oct. 5 near Rehoboth Beach....
Coolspring Presbyterian to hold blessing of the animals
3 weeks ago
Coolspring Presbyterian Church of Lewes will host a blessing of the animals service at 10 a.m.,...
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Health
Easterseals innovation award funds enhanced accessibility programs
3 days ago
Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore has announced the Bill Adami Fund for...
Lyme Aware conference for medical providers returns Oct. 17
4 days ago
Beebe Healthcare will host the Lyme Disease Education Oversight Board's second annual Lyme Aware...
Sussex health coalition leader to be honored at statewide gala Oct. 16
4 days ago
Attack Addiction will hold its Be a Hero gala at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Executive...
Beebe walk to commemorate pregnancy and infant loss postponed until Oct. 19
1 week ago
Beebe Healthcare Perinatal Loss Support Services’ 21st annual Walk to Remember, originally slated...
La Red Goes Purple community event slated Oct. 15
1 week ago
La Red Health Center announced its La Red Goes Purple event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m...
Bayhealth honors Adams with inaugural nurse leader scholarship
1 week ago
Bayhealth announced Lauren Adams, clinical float pool nurse, has been selected as the inaugural...
Boardwalk Buddy Walk events set Oct. 10-11
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The 20th Annual Boardwalk Buddy Walk, which celebrates the lives and accomplishments of individuals...
Bayhealth welcomes experienced general surgeon
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Bayhealth recently announced the addition of board-certified general surgeon Patrick Elliott, DO,...
Advanced technology to improve lung cancer diagnosis at Bayhealth
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Bayhealth is taking a major leap forward in the fight against lung cancer by offering the Ion by...
Family’s dedication to Alzheimer’s care, support and research spans two decades
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When Stephanie and Don McDonough of Milford organized their first Walk to End Alzheimer’s team,...
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School Life
Sussex Academy to host school choice open house events
7 hours ago
In advance of Delaware’s annual school choice application window, families are invited to explore...
Inclusive tricycle program benefits Cape students
1 day ago
The Cape Henlopen School District is celebrating the success of its innovative tricycle unit,...
Sussex Academy educators recognized by Center for Inland Bays
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Sussex Academy educators were honored by the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays at its Annual...
Delaware secretary of education visits Rehoboth Elementary
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Delaware Department of Education Secretary Cindy Marten and a team of DOE leaders visited Rehoboth...
Milton Elementary students gather for first Buddy Classroom sessions
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Milton Elementary School students from some of the second- and fifth-grade classrooms came together...
Lewes Elementary launches LIFT loot positive behavior currency
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With the start of this school year, Lewes Elementary launched “LIFT Loot,” a currency that students...
Love Creek Elementary holds intramural house competition
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Love Creek Elementary School recently held its annual House Opening Ceremonies with plenty of...
Sussex Academy welcomes families back to school
4 days ago
Sussex Academy hosted back-to-school nights for families at its secondary and elementary campuses...
Orchestra donates instruments to Cape music program
5 days ago
The Southern Delaware Orchestra recently donated two timpani, aka kettledrums, to the music program...
Cape’s Chris Burkhart in running for 2026 Delaware Teacher of the Year
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Chris Burkhart can’t remember a time in his life when he wasn’t surrounded by music. The Cape...
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