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DART Beach Bus back in service May 20. Plus, where to find more free beach parking

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May 20, 2024

DART Beach Bus back in service May 20. Plus, where to find more free beach parking

Whether you frequent the beach during the summer or have a few short trips to visit friends planned, paying for parking can be just as much of a headache as finding it.

While most parking areas at the Delaware beaches require payment or passes to park, some spots are offering limited free parking for whoever gets to it first.

If you want to save some cash this summer, here’s how you can enjoy free parking in Delaware beach towns.

Free parking in Dewey Beach

Dewey offers paid parking on all public streets from May 15 to Sept. 15, but free parking every Monday, excluding federal holidays, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

For those with a handicapped placard or license plate, accessible parking is available for free in any zone. Your placard or plate serves as your permit.

Free parking in Rehoboth Beach

Paid parking by meter or permit in Rehoboth is enforced from May 15 to Sept. 15. Permits are required from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and metered spaces are required from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Free parking is available after these times.

Rehoboth requires those with handicapped permits to pay meter fees or purchase a parking permit during times when parking payment is enforced.

Free parking in Fenwick Island

Parking permits and paid spots are required from May 15 through Sept. 15 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. in Fenwick. Free parking is available after this time.

Fenwick requires those with handicapped permits to pay meter fees or purchase a parking permit during times when parking payment is enforced.

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Free parking in Bethany Beach

Public parking in Bethany requires payment or a permit from May 15 to Sept. 15. Parking rates are enforced from Hollywood Street to First Street from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and on all other streets from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Free parking is available after these times.

Bethany requires those with handicapped permits to pay meter fees or purchase a parking permit during times when parking payment is enforced.

Free parking in Lewes

Lewes enforces paid parking from May 1 to Sept. 30 at the beaches and until Oct. 14 downtown. Hourly parking costs $1.50 at metered spots downtown and $2.50 at metered spots at the beach from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free parking is available after this time.

Lewes requires those with handicapped permits to pay meter fees or purchase a parking permit during times when parking payment is enforced.

There are several areas where free parking is available for longer periods in lots located at:

Franklin and Schley avenues, which has electric vehicle charging stations
Roosevelt Inlet, at the end of Cedar Avenue near the inlet
Beebe Healthcare, off Market and Fourth streets, on evenings and weekends only
Otis Smith Park, which has electric vehicle charging stations
Lewes Little League, between July and March only
The Lewes Library Trailhead

DART Beach Bus, Park & Ride

For a completely hands off experience, the Delaware Department of Transportation offers the Beach Bus shuttle service through DART, beginning May 20 and lasting through Sept. 8.

DelDOT saw a 16% increase in Beach Bus ridership from 2022 to 2023, with a whopping 242,566 passengers documented last year, the agency said, so if you haven’t tried it for yourself yet, you’re missing out.

The shuttle operates daily with increased frequencies from early morning to late at night. Exact times depend on which line passengers are aboard.

The Rehoboth Park & Ride is on 20055 Shuttle Road off of Delaware Route 1. The Lewes Transit Center is at 17616 Coastal Highway. Parking is free at both Park & Ride lots.

Upon boarding, bus fare costs $2 per trip, $4 for a daily pass, $16 for a seven-day consecutive day pass or $60 for a 30-day consecutive day pass. Student fare is $1 and reduced fare is 80 cents for those 65 years of age and older, or with a certified disability. Blind passengers ride free.

With the service’s family bargain, two adults with two children (46 inches or less) ride round trip to the beach on the 305 Beach Connection (Magenta Line) for $20 with a three-zone daily pass.

Buses stop at the beaches, lots and nearby areas including:

Rehoboth Beach and the Rehoboth Boardwalk
Lewes
Long Neck
Dewey Beach
Bethany Beach
South Bethany Beach
Fenwick Island
Ocean City, Maryland
Millsboro
Georgetown

Stops are also made at the outlets.

If that’s not enticing enough, all buses are air conditioned and equipped with wheelchair lifts.

Passengers can use the free DART Transit app to view bus stops, get real-time bus information and plan their trips. Payment also can be made from your phone with DART Pass mobile payment.

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Bus passes can be purchased at DART First State Transportation stores, sales outlets, or online.

While at the beach, bus passes can be purchased from:

Acme at 18578 Coastal Highway, #13, in Rehoboth Beach. It offers seven-day passes and Paratransit strip tickets.
Big Oaks Campground (seasonal) at 35567 Big Oaks Lane in Rehoboth Beach. It offers seven-day passes.
Cape Henlopen Senior Center at 11 Christian Street in Rehoboth Beach. It offers Paratransit strip tickets.
DART First State — Lewes Transit Center at 17616 Coastal Highway in Lewes. It offers daily, seven-day and 30-day passes.
DART First State Rehoboth Park & Ride (seasonal) at 20055 Shuttle Road in Rehoboth Beach. It offers daily, seven-day and 30-day passes.
Lewes Senior Center at 32083 Janice Road in Lewes. It offers Senior Citizens Affordable Taxi tickets, also known as SCAT.
United Checking Cashing at 662 North DuPont Boulevard in Milford. It offers all passes.

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Joe Biden turns his Delaware home into 'personal ATM', earns $4.2mn from $350K property: Report

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June 26, 2024

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Joe Biden turns his Delaware home into 'personal ATM', earns $4.2mn from $350K property: Report

United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are believed to have treated their various real estate holdings in Delaware as their personal ATM for years by using them for various mortgages and refinancing them for not less than 35 times, according to a report.

The couple, whose reported net worth is $10 million, have allegedly borrowed $6 million against their properties for many years.

The dealings over their homes in Delaware are likely to have started in the late 1970s just after Joe and Jill got married.

According to a report published in the Daily Mail, the mortgage or credit deals were negotiated by the couple after approximately every 17 months. Such frequent refinancing has left the finance experts puzzled.

“It doesn’t make a lot of sense unless they were desperate for cash,” said a finance expert, while speaking to Daily Mail.

The revelations made in the report have further added mystery to the financial past of his family as the president faces scrutiny over financial transactions.

Biden’s murky financial transactions

The current residence of Bidens is a mansion which was purchased in 1996 and has an outstanding $541,000 mortgage after nearly three decades, as per records.

“Why would anyone view their home as an ATM?” LA realtor Tony Mariotti said while speaking to the Daily Mail.

“Over time, mortgage fees really add up. Paying off a mortgage… is like a forced savings account that bears modest interest,” Mariotti added.

As per the records, in 1996 the current four-acre spread was purchased by Bidens for $350,000 and they have since leveraged it with 20 different home credit agreements as well as mortgages totalling $4.23 million.

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Bidens’ other major property is a summer home in Rehoboth Beach which was purchased in 2017 for $2.74 million. It was a cash purchase and had no mortgages attached to it.

However, financial records of Bidens show that they have significant debt and have a mortgage on the Wilmington home as well as an equity loan on the same property.

The family’s total liabilities fall between $350,000 and $850,000. Their estimated assets fall between $1 million and $2.6 million.

According to the records, the Bidens have sanctioned 13 home loans and two credit agreements between 1978 and 1994 which totals $1.72 million.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Wilmington’s Cool Spring Park introduces new amphitheater, outdoor classroom

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June 25, 2024

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Wilmington’s Cool Spring Park introduces new amphitheater, outdoor classroom

In 2019, Alison Quimby, manager of sustainability and environmental compliance for the city of Wilmington, proposed an outdoor classroom to help support families and community members living in the urban areas where green spaces may be limited.

However, it faced setbacks at the time due to the pandemic.

“I just had this thought in my mind, definitely like a daydream, and I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be beautiful to give [this to] the citizens of Wilmington who are inside of buildings a lot?’” she said. “[We want to] give them a space to be outside where they can feel comfortable, where they can learn. It’s not just for environmental stuff.”

Collaborators including Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, the city of Wilmington, Healthy Communities Delaware and local schools came together Tuesday morning to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the park’s new addition.

Contributors of Wilmington’s Cool Spring Park in Delaware celebrated the ribbon cutting of the new amphitheater and outdoor classroom. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)

Education and community were central to this project, influencing its location at Cool Spring Park due to the park’s proximity to nearby schools. During construction, involving the community was essential, with students at William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School contributing by planting native plants and attracting pollinators.

“We went through three different schools. But this was the one that we definitely landed on, and it’s perfection. The goal is to do this again and again. This is an experience that William C. Lewis and Padua and Ursuline or any community can come and enjoy,” she added. “With the help of the school William C. Lewis, they were able to come out, get their fingers dirty and do some planting, and they found worms and they were so excited.”

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Where to find free beaches in New Jersey and Delaware

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June 25, 2024

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Where to find free beaches in New Jersey and Delaware

Heat wave Day 6: Temperature records broken

FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr chats about the 136-year-old record broken in Philadelphia with its high temperature Sunday.

PHILADELPHIA – Summer fun is even better when it’s free, and beachgoers looking to beat the heat have several options in both New Jersey and Delaware.

Temperatures have sizzled parts of the Delaware Valley ever since summer began earlier this month, including a record-setting heat wave.

Crowds have packed shore towns in New Jersey and Delaware where the sea breeze helps make unbearable summer temps more tolerable.

Everyone has their favorite shore town, but anyone looking to save a couple bucks can still enjoy a day at the beach with these free options.

Atlantic City: Best known for its gambling and vibrant nightlife, Atlantic City also offers a massive free beach for summertime fun. Downtown Beach, Crystal Beach, and Delaware Avenue Beach are a few of the options available to visitors. A.C. also boasts a more than 5-mile stretch of boardwalk that has access to restaurants, casinos and novelty shops.

Bay Front: Considered part of the more well-known Seaside Heights, Bay Front offers beachgoers “an alternative to the oceanfront activities.” Bay Front, found just north of Route 37, not only offers a free patrolled beach, but visitors can also enjoy fishing, crabbing and boating.

Beesley’s Point: Located on the banks of Great Egg Harbor, Beesley’s Point gives beachgoers a quieter escape and is said to be “an ideal spot for launching a kayak to explore the calm waters.”

Jennifer Lane Bay Beach: Another bay side location for beachgoers who prefer a more laid back shore experience, Jennifer Lane Beach is found on the Manahawkin Bay. Jennifer Lane Bay also features nearby parks for volleyball, walking, biking, and fishing.

Strathmere: Neatly tucked between Ocean City and Sea Isle City, Strathmere beach offers “a low-key, off-the-beaten-path beach experience.”

The Wildwoods: One of the most popular South Jersey beaches is also one of the state’s largest free beaches! With over 5 miles of beaches, Wildwood offers visitors plenty of room to find a spot to enjoy the sun and surf.

William Morrow Beach: VisitNJ.com called William Morrow Beach “the perfect spot to spend a sunny summer day” due to its plentiful sandy beaches and amenities like free parking, outdoor showers and a playground. A small notch of Somers Point, William Morrow Beach stretches between Higbee and New Jersey avenues.

Dewey Beach: There’s a lot packed into the small Delaware shore town, including a free beach! The one-mile-long town is just three blocks, but offers shops, restaurants and a lively nightlife scene.

Rehoboth Beach: One of Delaware’s premier vacation spots also boasts free sandy beaches! Rehoboth Beach also features a fun boardwalk and plenty of shops and restaurants to round out your day at the beach.

If we missed a free beach in New Jersey or Delaware, let us know at WTXF_web@FOX.com!

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