A major new housing development near Milton is moving forward under the name Carey Farm, with plans to build 385 homes on a 192-acre parcel of farmland and forestland adjacent to the town limits. On Dec. 2, the Preliminary Land Use Service meeting prompted state and local agencies to weigh in on infrastructure, public safety and environmental considerations for the development.

The Millsboro Christmas Parade has been canceled because of forecasted weather concerns, according to the Millsboro Police Department.

Concerns about a missing section of sidewalk along a Lewes trail are set to be reviewed by the city’s Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

The Milford School District has purchased two portable security screening systems with funding from a school safety grant, aiming to enhance safety at school events.

DelDOT has installed four new weather-monitoring stations designed to detect rising water in real time.

Rehoboth Beach Police Chief Keith Banks met with the new City Streets and Safety Advisory Committee on Thursday, Nov. 13, to discuss safety priorities in Downtown Rehoboth.

The Cape May-Lewes Ferry will consolidate its sailing schedule on Friday, Oct. 31, due to forecasted high seas and strong winds.

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) says they are moving forward with safety improvements along Route 1 between the Broadkill River Bridge and Cave Neck Road, a corridor that has seen eight angle crashes since 2012 near Willow Creek Road.

A new electronic speed safety camera will start operating Tuesday, Oct. 21, on southbound Route 1 near the Minos Conaway Road. 

A backpack-powered aircraft buzzing over Lewes beaches this summer has the Parks and Recreation Commission drafting new rules.