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Editorials are considered and written by Cape Gazette Editorial Board members, including Publisher Chris Rausch, Editor Jen Ellingsworth, News Editor Nick Roth and reporter Chris Flood.

Editorials

Pedestrian safety must be priority in Dewey

1 hour ago

Pedestrian safety in Dewey Beach is not a new concern, but recent events show it clearly remains an…

Nassau Bridge crossover should be closed

1 week ago

The Delaware Department of Transportation recently completed a number of changes to median…

Inspector general nom a step forward

2 weeks ago

For years, Delaware citizens have called for the creation of an Office of Inspector General. In…

Sussex officials can protect forest areas

3 weeks ago

Thinking ahead to Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, Sussex County has a chance to do something…

Rehoboth losing focus amid fighting

4 weeks ago

The ongoing dysfunction among the City of Rehoboth Beach commissioners has reached a point where it…

Sussex Academy turns 25

1 month ago

A large crowd of current and past faculty and board members, alumni and other supporters recently…

Fire service funding: One size does not fit all

1 month ago

Sussex County Council appears to be willing to help volunteer fire departments, recently announcing…

Reducing risk should be DelDOT’s top priority

1 month ago

Safety improvements on busy highways rarely happen by accident. They come from careful study,…

Cutting red tape, not corners

1 month ago

Government is often accused of moving too slowly, but recent actions by state and federal officials…

Cheers to Cape Region’s champions

2 months ago

Championships are not won by accident; they are earned through early mornings, relentless training…

Powering through the blizzard

2 months ago

When Delaware Electric Cooperative officials said the recent snowstorm was the worst its seen since…

George Bunting led with integrity

2 months ago

The passing of George Bunting leaves a void in Sussex County and across Delaware. For decades…

Grimes leaves lasting legacy

2 months ago

For nearly two decades, Patti Grimes has helped shape the cultural heartbeat of an entire region.…

Rehoboth property tax cap is outdated

3 months ago

Rehoboth Beach officials are considering a proposal to change the city charter, which currently…

Term limits just make sense

3 months ago

Senate Bill 222, introduced Jan. 14, reflects a belief that state government works best when…

Council sends message with decision

3 months ago

Sussex County Council unanimously voted down the zoning change required to bring to life the large-…

Rehoboth’s meeting procedure needs work

3 months ago

Rehoboth Beach officials recently broke from 60 years of tradition when they decided to eliminate…

Speed camera numbers are shocking

3 months ago

The surge of speed camera citations on Route 1 north of Lewes – nearly 25,000 in its first month of…

Sussex steps up for slain officer

4 months ago

A circle of light on a cold December evening spoke volumes about Sussex County. Hundreds of people…

Prime Hook Beach dune crossing should be removed

4 months ago

A Prime Hook Beach property owner has submitted an application to the state for retroactive…

A time of creativity and heart

4 months ago

As we near Christmas and are in the midst of Chanukah, the Cape Region has once again shown why the…

Sussex at turning point for healthcare

4 months ago

Sussex County has long stood at the crossroads of rapid growth and enduring health disparities. For…

Cape’s unified sports program sets the standard

5 months ago

Cape Henlopen School District’s unified sports program is setting an example for the rest of the…

Sussex missed mark on marijuana

5 months ago

Sussex County Council’s loosening of its marijuana regulations has done little to make the legal…

Long-overdue Family Court building restores dignity…

5 months ago

The new Sussex County Family Court building certainly shines with fresh paint, clean sight lines…

Growth demands real planning now

5 months ago

Sussex County Council’s decision to begin updating its comprehensive plan a year early is not just…

Designing dreams deserves support

6 months ago

It’s always notable when people take the time to attend a school board meeting and speak up on a…

Spirits soar at Sea Witch

6 months ago

There’s always something for everyone at the annual Sea Witch Festival, and this year was no…

Cheering on Mason Fluharty

6 months ago

Milton native Mason Fluharty is four wins away from realizing every young baseball player’s dream…

Farmland preservation benefits the masses

6 months ago

The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced last week that it will acquire development rights…

A lesson in land-use law

6 months ago

Judge Craig Karsnitz just taught everyone a lesson in property rights. The Sussex County…

Fee increase warranted for state parks

7 months ago

Delaware’s state parks are not just natural treasures; they are economic powerhouses and community…

Public input transformed Five Points

7 months ago

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it…

Hoping road projects are successful

7 months ago

The long-awaited North Millsboro Bypass is set to open to traffic Tuesday, Sept. 23, after years of…

Stephens is the leader Lewes FD needs

7 months ago

In the wake of the latest controversy surrounding the Lewes Fire Department, members have chosen a…

Changes needed at Route 1-Hudson Road

8 months ago

Yet another serious accident occurred at the intersection of Route 1 and Hudson Road last week —…

The Powwow is a unique Sussex event

8 months ago

Just two weeks, ago the Nanticoke Indian Association asked for community support to ensure this…

Delaware veterans deserve a strong voice

8 months ago

Veterans from across Delaware gathered Aug. 13 at the American Legion in Smyrna to celebrate a…

John Brady: A big heart who wanted to help everyone…

8 months ago

The following editorial was written by Cape Gazette reporter Bill Shull, a longtime friend of…

Charlotte King deserves high honor

9 months ago

From founding the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice to leading the Delaware League of…

Every vote counts in District 20

9 months ago

All eyes are on the District 20 special election to fill the vacated seat of Stell Parker Selby in…

Rehoboth Beach officials fail to answer calls for…

9 months ago

A recent outburst by Commissioner Suzanne Goode has prompted Rehoboth Beach to update its code of…

Water safety is top of mind

9 months ago

Tragedy struck the Cape Region this past week as two lives were lost to drowning. These are grim…

DelDOT must find New Road bridge solutions

9 months ago

The indefinite delay of the New Road bridge replacement project in Lewes is a threat to public…

Carol Everhart's legacy is unmatched

10 months ago

It’s fitting that Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Carol Everhart…

Cape Region roads are a dangerous place

10 months ago

Heavy traffic is always expected in the weeks leading up to the Fourth of July, but this summer…

Milton deserves proper representation

10 months ago

It’s easy to sit on the outside and criticize politicians for their actions, but sometimes that…

State intervention is slippery slope

10 months ago

Recent activity in the General Assembly raises questions about the future balance of power between…

Cape sports excel this spring

11 months ago

Athletes in the Cape Henlopen School District put together a historic spring season, claiming two…

Fourth Street Preserve nears finish line

11 months ago

Lewes stands at a defining moment. With the Fourth Street Preserve plan now unveiled, the city has…

Be safe, respectful this Memorial Day weekend

11 months ago

Funland is open, and the new Rehoboth Beach Patrol headquarters is (mostly) complete. That means…

Honoring the legacy of Ron MacArthur

11 months ago

The Cape Gazette and the broader Sussex County community have lost a steadfast advocate,…

It’s time for Dems to take action

11 months ago

Sussex Academy recently hosted an open house for local elected officials, offering them an…

Rehoboth incidents spur call for transparency

11 months ago

Recent events in Rehoboth Beach have sparked concerns not only about public safety, but also about…

Support local farmers markets

1 year ago

This week’s warm weather served as a prelude to a beloved tradition in communities across Delaware…

Tharros village deserves support

1 year ago

Gov. Matt Meyer recently said housing is a human right. To that end, ensuring every person…

Fulton leaving lasting legacy

1 year ago

As Cape Henlopen School District Superintendent Bob Fulton prepares for retirement, the community…

Democracy demands constant vigilance

1 year ago

In a recent letter to the editor, the Rev. Mark Harris stated, "All politics is local." He is not…

State, county must align land-use policy

1 year ago

In a pivotal moment for Sussex County’s future, the newly formed land-use working group was granted…

Fasnacht's impact was immense

1 year ago

There are few things in Rehoboth Beach as iconic as the Dolle's sign, but Funland is definitely one…