DELMARVA — It was a week marked by heat advisories, infrastructure updates, and policy concerns along coastal Delaware and extended parts of Delmarva. Here’s a look at some of the top stories:
Monday: Rehoboth Beach City Manager Taylour Tedder announced the Grove Park canal dock has been cleared to safely reopen. Around $1,000 in repairs are still needed to bolster ADA accessibility. Moving forward, the dock will be reevaluated every 30 days to ensure it remains functional and safe.
Tuesday: A heat advisory blanketed parts of Delmarva as temperatures climbed close to 100 degrees, with heat index values even higher. The extreme heat posed risks across the region, particularly for those working outdoors under intense sun.
Wednesday: At Broadkill Beach, erosion continues to threaten the coastline. In response, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) proposed a plan to move a one-mile stretch of dune landward in an effort to stabilize the area and slow further damage.
Thursday: The Food Bank of Delaware expressed concern over the potential impacts of recently signed federal legislation by President Donald Trump. The bill includes cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and SNAP-Ed, and, for the first time, shifts some of the cost burden for SNAP benefits onto states.
Friday: A tractor-trailer crash early Friday morning caused a dramatic scene at the Delaware Memorial Bridge. According to the Delaware River and Bay Authority, the truck crossed three lanes of traffic, struck a concrete pad, breached a barrier, and plunged into the river around 3:40 a.m. Officials have not released further details on injuries or recovery efforts.