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On National Hot Dog Day, try one of these 10 homegrown Delaware favorite spots 🌭

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July 16, 2024

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On National Hot Dog Day, try one of these 10 homegrown Delaware favorite spots 🌭

Sure, you could hit up national chain restaurants today to get your big bite of National Hot Dog Day.

But here in Delaware, we have plenty of homegrown greasy spoons, ranging from those specifically known for their mouth-watering wieners to spots that just happen to have top-notch dogs tucked away on the menu.

So if you don’t feel like firing up your barbecue on this hump day to make your National Hot Dog Day meal just as you like it, try one of these 10 eateries for some bun-worthy dogs.

The Dog House, New Castle

Throw a rock, hit a Delawarean and ask them their favorite hot dog joint and The Dog House would most likely be near the top of the list.

Known for its foot-long hot dogs, The Dog House has been in business since 1952 and has a menu filled with a variety of pizzas, subs, cheesesteaks and its best-selling chili cheese dog.

The Dog House makes its own house relish and is partnered with Serpe & Sons Bakery, which makes the hot dog buns. And they just added credit cards and a dog-friendly outdoor dining area.

The Dog House, 1200 N. Du Pont Highway, near New Castle, (302) 328-5380

Deerhead Hot Dogs, near Wilmington and Stanton

If The Dog House isn’t the old school top dog in Delaware, then Deerhead Hot Dogs is.

They started in downtown Wilmington at Hotel Olivere in 1935 and has been cooking up hot dogs ever since.

A popular pairing is the Deerhead Hot Dog with everything, which includes mustard, onions and the secret Deerhead sauce that keeps fans coming. Hot dogs are also sold in doubles or 10 packs if you can’t get enough.

The restaurant, which no longer has a Wilmington location, is still grillin’ in Stanton.

Deerhead Hot Dogs, 1233 Churchmans Rd, Stanton, (302) 266-9333

Johnnie’s Dog House and Chicken Shack, Wilmington

Based in Talleyville, Johnnie’s Dog House and Chicken Shack was featured in an issue of People magazine a few years back for having the best hot dog in the state. And plenty of fans would still give them the honor.

The Delaware Destroyer, winner of the award, is actually two hot dogs served on a 6-inch hoagie roll topped with macaroni and cheese, chili, grilled onions and hot sauce. Burp!

If you’re looking for something a bit sweeter, try the Monkey Hill Dog, which comes topped with grilled bananas, crunchy peanut butter, chopped bacon and honey.

Johnnie’s offers its hot dogs in beef, chicken, turkey, kobe beef or veggie. You can also get a beef in a 13-inch jumbo size, which weighs almost a pound.

Johnnie’s Dog House and Chicken Shack, 3401 Concord Pike, Talleyville, (302) 477-1440

Taco Reho, Rehoboth Beach and Middletown

When you think about the Delaware chain Taco Reho, California-inspired burritos and tacos wrapped in warm, house-made corn tortillas probably come to mind.

But for all of July ― including National Hot Dog Day on the 17th ― their rock ‘n’ roll-themed, homegrown restaurants will be spotlighting one of America’s favorite summertime bites.

In fact, there are always some foot-long beef dogs on their menu, including Danger Dog: a bacon-wrapped hot dog with black beans, Monterey jack cheese, avocado, yellow mustard, chipotle mayo, pico de gallo, pickled red onions, queso fresco and cilantro.

For July, they have been offering a different hot dog each week to celebrate National Hot Dog Day. Their Danger Dog is the featured dog for this week and for the week starting July 22, you can get the new Elote: a hot dog topped with Mexican grilled corn, cheese and chile peppers.

Taco Reho, Rehoboth Beach (18784 Coastal Highway) and Middletown (100 Sandhill Drive), (302) 226-8226

Charcoal Pit, Talleyville

Sure, Charcoal Pit has thick milkshakes, high school-themed sundaes and a beloved hamburger line-up, but there’s another American classic on the menu that gets lost in the shuffle sometimes.

You have two options for their flame-grilled hot dogs: the basic plain char dog or the char dog special with two char dogs topped with chili and cheese with a side of French fries.

They have been serving them for nearly 70 years, so they must be doing something right.

Charcoal Pit, 2600 Concord Pike, Talleyville, (302) 478-2165

Twilley’s Willys, Fenwick Island

Twilley’s Willys in Fenwick Island has a menu loaded with hot dogs just as unique as its name.

Try one of the 17 different city-style dogs such as The Baltimore, loaded with large lump Maryland crab, macaroni & cheese and Old Bay or The Philly, topped with chopped steak, cheese sauce and caramelized onions.

The “Other Dogs” menu features fun styles like the Dirty Dog, which comes with chorizo, pico de gallo, cheese sauce and cilantro lime crema.

All are also available in veggie form.

Twilley’s Willys, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, (302) 581-0255

Rosenfeld’s Jewish Delicatessen, Rehoboth Beach and South Bethany Beach

Mixed among potato latkes, Reubens and matzo ball soup, you’ll find some big dogs in the center of the Rosenfeld’s Jewish Delicatessen menu.

There are seven third-pound split hot dogs just waiting to fill you up from a plain dog you can dress up with sauerkraut to something that call Twinsies: a pair of third-pound dogs on one big bun. That’s nearly 11 ounces of beef.

If you want to try something new (and probably take a follow-up nap), go for The Big Dog, which is topped with pastrami, corned beef, bologna, melted cheddar.

Rosenfeld’s Jewish Delicatessen, Rehoboth Beach (18949 Coastal Highway, 302-645-1700) and South Bethany Beach (34444 Coastal Highway, 302-539-8550)

Gus & Gus Place, Rehoboth Beach

Gus & Gus Place is located on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk and has a special hot dog that might bring on the nostalgia.

The classic oceanfront restaurant features basics such as a cheese dog, a chili dog and a sauerkraut dog, but rounds its menu off with a corn dog that will give you some real state fair feels.

If you stop by, choose your dog and then be sure to grab some of the “legendary fresh Idaho fries” cooked in peanut oil to go with it.

Gus & Gus Place, 15 S. Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach, (302) 227-3329

Ed’s Hot Dogs, New Castle

Located at Airport Plaza in New Castle, Ed’s Hot Dogs is known for its combo meals and great deals.

Their slogan? “Food so great, you’ll think we stole your Mom!”

The limited menu features hot dogs, hot sausages, Polish kielbasa, meatball sandwiches, cheesesteaks and breakfast sandwiches. And if you’re on a budget, it’s a winner.

Ed’s Hot Dogs, 138 Sunset Blvd., New Castle, (302) 883-1338

Doggie Style

Doggie Style, which grew from a food truck to a brick-and-mortar spot on Rehoboth Beach’s next to the former original home of Nicola Pizza, is the go-to spot for hot dogs in the “The Nation’s Summer Capital.”

A hot dog joint that also specializes on Caribbean fare offers 11 specialty hot dogs, alongside an array of sausages and a mini Mexican menu witch nachos, tacos and burritos.

The foot-long menu has dogs named after their style, ranging from the Lardeo, Little German and Little Brazilian to the Little Jamaican, Farmer and Little Weenie Between Two Eggs.

If you want to stick to the basics, try the Little Hillbilly with beef chili, cheese and onions. If you want to go off leash, try Little Boriqua topped with sweet plantains, chili, “Florida sauce,” cheese and potato sticks.

Doggie Style, 4 N. First St., Rehoboth Beach, (302) 384-4386

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Delaware County approves 19% property tax hike in 4-1 vote

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December 11, 2025

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Delaware County approves 19% property tax hike in 4-1 vote

MEDIA, Pa. (WPVI) — Delaware County Council voted 4-1 Wednesday night to approve a budget that includes a 19% property tax increase, despite objections from residents.

Property owners with a home assessed at $255,000 will pay about $188 more annually under the new budget, which takes effect next month.

Before the vote, some residents urged council to reconsider.

“I ask council to revisit the proposed budget, forgo voting tonight, avoid solving the entire deficit on the back of the hardworking taxpayers,” said Cynthia Sabitini of Upper Providence Township.

One councilmember agreed, but most did not.

“Simply put, I feel that the increase is too drastic,” said Councilmember Elaine Paul Schaefer.

“This needs to occur. I don’t like it, but it’s what has to occur,” said Councilmember Kevin Madden.

The hike follows a 23% increase last year and a 5% increase the year before. County officials say tax hikes were minimal for a decade, forcing steep increases now.

The current all-Democratic council argues they’re righting the financial ship after past Republican leaders didn’t do enough.

“For the first time in more than a decade, this budget puts Delaware County on track to have a truly balanced budget,” said Council Chair Dr. Monica Taylor.

County leaders say the increase addresses a structural deficit, but opponents blame spending on projects such as de-privatizing George Hill Correctional Center and creating a health department.

“How do you justify coming in with a deficit and then saying you’re repairing it after you grew it?” said Michael Straw of Media Borough Republicans.

Officials say future hikes should be minimal if the county makes any request at all, but some remain skeptical.

“I have my doubts that we won’t be seeing increases in the future,” Straw said.

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Man in custody after reported threat near Kroger in Delaware County

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December 10, 2025

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Man in custody after reported threat near Kroger in Delaware County

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Reports of a potential threat near a Kroger store on Route 23 by Walmart shopping center in Delaware County quickly spread on social media Tuesday evening, with residents posting about an active shooter and sharing updates on neighborhood pages. Many in the community expressed fear and concern as the posts circulated.

Delaware City Police confirmed the suspect, who had made threats to harm himself, is now in custody. Police Chief Adam Moore told ABC 6 that there was no shooting, and the situation was safely contained. Patrons at nearby stores were temporarily asked to shelter in place as a precaution.

Officials say the area is now safe, and residents are being urged to rely on verified information from authorities.

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Sussex gets grant to fund Route 9 trail crossing feasibility study

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December 9, 2025

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Sussex gets grant to fund Route 9 trail crossing feasibility study

The Delaware Bicycle Council approved a $35,000 grant Dec. 3, to Sussex County to help fund a feasibility study for a Route 9 tunnel crossing near Cool Spring Road to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

Council members present at the meeting voted 12-0 to give 2025 Cycling Infrastructure Innovation grants of $35,000 to Sussex County and $15,000 to Newark.

Sussex County would use its allocation toward a study of a potential tunnel for the Lewes to Georgetown Trail, County Administrator Todd Lawson said Dec. 4.

“This is just for us to study whether the feasibility of putting a tunnel in that location works,” Lawson said. “We view this as a kick-start of an idea we are looking into.”

Sussex County Council will have to approve the balance of the study’s estimated $45,000 cost, he said.

The trail connects to Lewes, and the state is in the process of extending it the rest of the way to Georgetown.

“The biking community and users of the Georgetown to Lewes Trail have contacted Sussex County for an improved crossing at this location,” said John Fiori, the Delaware Department of Transportation bicycle coordinator who assists the council.

Currently, the only crossing of Route 9 for the trail is at the signalized intersection of Route 9/Fisher Road/Hudson Road, which was constructed by DelDOT, Fiori said.

But safety of the crossing is a growing concern as traffic on Route 9 has been increasing, with housing and commercial developments in the area and more planned.

A developer has proposed building 1,922 houses and 450,975 square feet of commercial space between Hudson and Cool Spring roads. Safety of the Route 9 crossing west of Lewes was discussed briefly at a Nov. 2 public hearing on that development project, which is located near the Route 9 trail crossing.

A Route 9 crossing project was championed for a couple of years by Walter Bryan, a bicycle council member who died in April.

Several alternatives for a crossing have been discussed over the years, including a bridge spanning Route 9.

The idea of a bridge was dropped for several reasons, including the angle of the crossing would require a very long span and there are high-voltage power lines running along the highway.

If the feasibility study supports the project, the county would have to convince the state and federal governments to fund and build a tunnel, Lawson said.

Sussex County Land Trust would also be involved in the project, he said. The group owns the Stephen P. Hudson Park near the potential Route 9 crossing site. It includes a trailhead parking lot.

The bicycle council’s five-member working group met with eight applicants as it worked to determine how to divide the $50,000 that is available, Fiori said.

Applications were ranked based on five categories: proximity to other bicycle routes or public facilities such as a community center, post office, library, school or park; creating a link between compatible facilities; eliminating hazards; inclusion in a master plan; and ability to complete the project.

Lawson said the Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail is exceeding all expectations, making an improved crossing an important project. The anticipated completion of the trail will bring many more users, but also increased need for a safe crossing, he said.

“People are going to be very attracted to that,” Lawson said. “It will exceed all expectations.”

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