The Sussex Economic Development Action Committee has launched a countywide focused on workforce housing.
Dewey Beach is updating its comprehensive plan to address flooding and erosion issues exacerbated by storms. Residents are already experiencin…
A new mini golf course and ice cream parlor could soon be coming to Mitchell Street, as Lewes Dairy moves forward with plans to expand family-…
A long-recognized farmhouse along Route 1 has been demolished due to safety concerns, as plans move forward to rebuild a produce stand and tra…
The Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission is considering amending an ordinance for Tharros Village near Five Points in Lewes, to align …
Sussex County Council approved a zoning change for the Crosswinds Landing residential development in Selbyville. The project by Crosswinds Lan…
Brandywine Valley SPCA's "pick your price" event will be held in partnership with the Best Friends Animal Society and the Puppy Bowl XXII.
Reporting on Sussex County’s roads revealed that growth is outpacing infrastructure. From rising traffic and pedestrian hazards to unpaved str…
It was both informative and enjoyable getting to know the three farmers I spoke with while reporting this story. Each shared a strong passion …
Everyone's got an opinion, and when it comes to growth in Sussex County, that seems doubly true.
The order certifies the 2025 update to the Delaware Strategies for State Policies and Spending, a statewide roadmap that guides how the state …
Sussex County Planning and Zoning approved a change of zone needed for an expansion of The Moorings at Lewes, which supporters say would meet …
Farmacy Market has announced plans to move to a larger location in Milford. The transition is expected to take place in early spring.
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Kristina DeRobertis
Reporter
Kristina DeRobertis joined CoastTV as an anchor and video journalist in August 2024. She has been with Draper Media since 2022 and previously worked as a reporter for WBOC out of the station's Dover Bureau. Kristina holds a degree in journalism and media studies with a minor in digital communications from Rutgers University.
It was both informative and enjoyable getting to know the three farmers I spoke with while r…
Matthew Pencek
Morning Broadcast Journalist
Matt co-anchors CoastTV News Today Monday through Friday from 5-7 a.m. and regularly produces and anchors CoastTV News Midday at 11 a.m. He was previously the sports director at WBOC from 2015-2019.
Everyone's got an opinion, and when it comes to growth in Sussex County, that seems doubly true.
Charlie Sokaitis
Evening Broadcast Journalist
Charlie Sokaitis moved to Delmarva to help kick off the morning news broadcast at CoastTV with CoastTV News Today and CoastTV News Midday in 2021. He's been a journalist since graduating from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2004.
The order certifies the 2025 update to the Delaware Strategies for State Policies and Spendi…
Madeleine Overturf
Evening Broadcast Journalist
Madeleine has been with Draper Media since 2016, when she first worked as Sussex County Bureau Chief. She helped launch the rebranded CoastTV in 2019. As co-anchor of CoastTV News at 5 and 6, Maddie helps organize the evening newscasts and performs managerial responsibilities such as helping find and assign stories, approving scripts, and making content decisions.
Sussex County Planning and Zoning approved a change of zone needed for an expansion of The M…
Emma Aken
Reporter
Emma Aken joined CoastTV News in July of 2024, after graduating from Penn State with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a minor in business. While at CoastTV, she’s reported on everything from breaking news, continued investigative coverage, spot news, development stories and a variety of other local issues.
Emma is currently the Weekend Anchor, producing and anchoring the 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts on Saturdays and Sundays.While at Penn State, she was involved in Penn State Network News, where she grew even more passionate about the news industry. Emma is from Rochester, New York. She loves summer, traveling and spending time with her friends and family. For as long as she can remember, Emma has enjoyed writing, filming and storytelling. She is honored to tell the stories of those along the coast.
To contact her with story ideas, email her at eaken@wrde.com.
Farmacy Market has announced plans to move to a larger location in Milford. The transition i…
Alyssa Baker
Producer
Alyssa Baker joined the CoastTV team as a producer in February 2023. She is from Philadelphia. Alyssa graduated from West Chester University with a degree in media and culture. She participated in multiple broadcasting internships while in school, most recently with WPHL 17 in Philadelphia.
