From police recruitment changes in Millsboro to road safety concerns in Ocean City and growing traffic backups near Fenwick Island, several public-safety and quality-of-life issues drew attention across the region this week.
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As we say goodbye to 2025, it is time to reflect on all of the events that impacted our community. This year in review offers a look back at some of the most impactful and interesting stories across Delmarva.
As we say goodbye to 2025, it is time to reflect on all of the events that impacted our community. This year in review offers a look back at some of the most impactful and interesting stories across Delmarva.
Sussex County Council has approved a rezoning request that will allow more than 39 acres of farmland east of Route 24 near Lewes to be redeveloped into a mixed-use site with businesses and apartments.
Protesters at the Georgetown Circle gathered Saturday, saying excessive development in Sussex County is straining infrastructure and harming the environment. They urged officials to reject large proposed projects.
A proposed rezoning to allow for commercial development at the site of a 39-acre horse farm, called Belmead Farm, is raising new worries about traffic and public safety.
Sussex County Council deferred a vote on rezoning 39 acres near Route 24 for commercial use by Belmead Farm, LLC. Public opposition was strong, and the council will keep the public record open for six weeks for further review.
The Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission have decided to close the record for a proposed ordinance that would have rezoned Belmead Farm from an agricultural residential district to a planned commercial district.
A debate in Lewes, focuses on potential zoning change for Belmead Farm. Local concerns include traffic congestion and impact on the community. Decision pending with significant landscape change if approved.
