Harbor Inn’s ceiling-cash tradition raises more than $7,000 for charity.

DOVER, Del.– Two major natural gas companies in Delaware are asking to raise rates, which could increase monthly bills for customers.

Snow continued to cover coastal Delaware on Tuesday, keeping many residents and tourists indoors as road conditions remained dangerous.

Hospitality Night serves as a way for downtown merchants in Lewes to give back to their customers, offering discounts, drinks and treats.

The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation is asking its customers to voluntarily reduce their electric use today due to the higher temperatures and increasing energy demand.

Approximately 230 locals southeast of Harbeson were without power during a heatwave on Sunday afternoon, according to the Delaware Electric Cooperative. Crews were dispatched to address the issue, following a similar outage affecting over 500 customers in Millsboro the previous day.

The Lewes Board of Public works announced an electric rate increase starting in June this year for both people living in the town and businesses.

According to Delmarva Power, data from 2023 reveals a rise in scam attempts, with over 2,200 reported incidents, marking a five percent increase from the previous year.

Despite the erosion and rough waves on the coast, many people got out today to enjoy the long awaited sunshine. Businesses say they fear more storms this weekend will deter visitors.

A fire breaks out in an Ocean City staple restaurant.