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Inland Bays Oyster Week, culminating in Delaware Seafood Festival, set to kick off in Sussex

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August 3, 2024

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Inland Bays Oyster Week, culminating in Delaware Seafood Festival, set to kick off in Sussex

Seafood lovers, take note.

The first-ever Inland Bays Oyster Week at the Delaware beaches, featuring a slate of events that culminate in the Delaware Seafood Festival in Millsboro on Saturday, kicks off Monday.

Inland Bays Oyster Week is the result of “a decade of efforts to bring locally grown oysters to raw bars and dinner tables,” a news release from Southern Delaware Tourism said. Southern Delaware Tourism is organizing and sponsoring the week alongside the Delaware Sea Grant at the University of Delaware.

Here’s a rundown of oyster-themed events Aug. 5-10.

Sip ‘n Slurp: Meet the Grower

Big Oyster Brewery, 6152 S. Rehoboth Blvd., Milford, 3-6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 5.

Enjoy a taste of a “Southern Delaware Delicacy,” featuring Nancy James Oysters from Rehoboth Bay, and learn more about aquaculture operations from owner/grower Jordan Nally. Attendees must be age 21 or older. Tickets are not required.

Inland Bays Oyster Experience Eco-Tour

Boat departs from the public dock at 511 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6.

This Cape Water Tours and Taxi boat tour will feature a visit to one of the open-water shellfish lease areas in Rehoboth Bay, where participants will have a chance to learn about the growing process. The 1.5-hour event is open to all ages. Tickets are $14 per person and can be purchased at capewatertaxi.com.

Wine ‘n Brine: Meet the Grower

Lewes Oyster House, 108 2nd St., Lewes, 3-5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6.

Enjoy Arrowhead Point Oysters from Rehoboth Bay and learn more about aquaculture operations from the owner/operators. Attendees must be age 21 or older. Tickets are not required.

The Science of Aquaculture

University of Delaware Cannon Lab, Room 203, 700 Pilottown Road, Lewes, 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 7.

Join Ed Hale, University of Delaware assistant professor and Delaware Sea Grant aquaculture and fisheries specialist, for a look at the “how’s” and “why’s” behind Inland Bays oysters. This is an all-ages event and tickets are not required.

Oyster Hatchery Tour

University of Delaware Cannon Lab, Room 203, 700 Pilottown Road, Lewes, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Take a tour of Delaware Sea Grant’s oyster hatchery in the Delaware Bay and learn what it takes to spawn and grow oysters. This is an all-ages event. Reservations are required.

Arts on the Half-Shell

Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, Delaware Seashore State Park, 39375 Inlet Road, Rehoboth Beach, 6-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8.

“An unforgettable evening of culinary and visual arts inspired by the oyster” featuring celebrated local chefs including Hari Cameron, culinary director for The Chef’s Table at Touch of Italy; Lewes Oyster House chef Sean Corea; chef Ted Deptula, La Vida Hospitality Culinary director; and Taco Reho chef Billy Lucas. Together, they will create an array of small plates featuring fresh Inland Bays oysters. The evening will also feature a signature gin-based cocktail, and Baltimore-based artist Sherry Insley will present portions of two exhibits.

Tickets are $150 per person. All proceeds from the event will support the James Farm Ecological Preserve education campus project.

More: The artificial Redbird Reef, popular Delaware fishing spot, gets 2 more boats

Delaware Seafood Festival

American Legion Post 28, 31767 Legion Road, Millsboro, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10.

This all-ages festival will feature live music, vendors, food trucks, beer, a cornhole tournament, a kid’s zone, a shrimp-eating contest, an oyster-shucking contest, and of course, lots of seafood. A portion of the proceeds will support American Legion Post 28. Tickets are $5, with free admission for children younger than 12. Tickets can be purchased at the event or at delawareseafoodfestival.com.

Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on southern Delaware and beyond. Reach her at smcnaught@gannett.com or on Twitter @MarvelMcNaught.

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DMV in Minquadale, Delaware reopening months after trooper’s death

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March 10, 2026

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DMV in Minquadale, Delaware reopening months after trooper’s death

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 9:34AM

MINQUADALE, Del. (WPVI) — The DMV in Wilmington, Delaware is reopening at 8a.m. Tuesday.

This comes after the deadly shooting of State Trooper Matthew “Ty” Snook, 34, in December 2025.

A man walked into the facility and shot and killed Snook.

The DMV said service at the Wilmington location will be by appointment only for now. The Delaware City, Dover, and Georgetown DMV locations will continue to offer walk-in service to customers.

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Pistol Whipped, Robberies, Carjacking At Delaware Park Casino

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March 9, 2026

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Pistol Whipped, Robberies, Carjacking At Delaware Park Casino

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Spike in utility bills after cold snap forces Delaware customers to make tough choices

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March 9, 2026

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Spike in utility bills after cold snap forces Delaware customers to make tough choices

Delaware elected officials push back on rising prices

Gov. Matt Meyer called out Delmarva for “overcharging Delaware families” in his January State of the State speech. He has also urged the Public Service Commission to reject the utility’s rate requests.

“Rate increases far beyond inflation are unacceptable,” he said. “Delmarva’s out-of-state shareholders should not take advantage of Delaware’s families working to make ends meet. We must hold monopolies accountable.”

Democratic members of the Delaware General Assembly also sent a letter in February to the commission, calling for Delmarva to resubmit its December rate increase request so it falls under a law that took effect in January that gives the commission greater scrutiny over rate increase requests.

The state lawmakers also noted that Delmarva has sought three electric base rate adjustments over the past five years and asked the commission to reject the current rate case so the company would have to resubmit the request.

“We cannot reward Delmarva investors with such high returns on the backs of our constituents,” the letter stated.

Beal said they appreciate the governors in the states that use the PJM grid focusing on the supply costs and the need for more generation, which he said was the true driver of these significant increases for customers. He argued that they work on the delivery side to keep costs down.

“Our company’s been around since 1909,” he said. “Not all of our equipment is that old, but we certainly have some aging equipment. Over 50-year-old transformers that are really at the end of their life, and you want to make sure that you’re replacing this equipment in a planned manner, versus a catastrophic failure of equipment.”

Assistance programs to help low- and moderate-income households

Wilmington resident Alan Shores said he has tried to apply for help as his average monthly bill has gone from around $200 a month to about $500. Shores depends on monthly disability payments and said he’s struggling to afford his prescription medication because of the rising cost.

“I’m tap dancing as fast as I can, trying to pay this stuff, and I just can’t,” he said. “It’s because of this electric bill. Once that electric bill went through the roof, I’m like, ‘What do I do?’”

Beal said they are adding $500,000 to the $6.5 million customer relief fund created last year. Past-due gas and electric customers who have a household income between 60% of the state median income and 350% of the federal poverty level could be eligible for a $500 credit.

The utility also offers payment arrangements and budget billing, and it directs customers to financial assistance offered by charitable organizations.

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