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1 day ago | 
coasttv.com | Alyssa Baker
OCEAN CITY, Md.- Ocean City’s 34th annual Springfest kicks off at 10 a.m. today, bringing four days of food, live music and hundreds of vendors to the Ocean City Inlet. The popular festival runs through April 27 and is considered a major seasonal opener for this coastal town. It draws thousands of visitors and locals to the boardwalk and surrounding areas.
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2 days ago | 
coasttv.com | Alyssa Baker
DELAWARE- Delaware Secretary of Education Cynthia “Cindy” Marten has appointed two veteran public servants to senior leadership roles as the state prepares for its first major overhaul of the education funding formula in over 75 years. Denise Carter has been named Deputy Secretary for Strategic Initiatives, while Adam Schott will serve as Associate Secretary for Student Support. These are Marten’s first senior staff appointments since taking office.
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3 days ago | 
coasttv.com | Alyssa Baker
DELAWARE- The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles has rolled out a new online service that allows people to keep their license plates after selling their vehicle out of state, saving thousands of DMV visits each year.
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4 days ago | 
coasttv.com | Alyssa Baker
GEORGETOWN, Del.- The Georgetown Water Department will begin flushing the entire municipal water system on Monday, April 21, as part of its annual maintenance program to maintain the town’s 320-plus fire hydrants. According to the town, hydrant flushing helps remove naturally occurring minerals and sediment that build up in water mains over time.
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1 week ago | 
coasttv.com | Alyssa Baker
FENWICK ISLAND, Del.- A major federal decision is shaking up offshore wind development plans along the East Coast, delivering a significant win for those opposing turbines near the Maryland and Delaware shoreline. The Trump administration ordered the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to halt construction on the Empire Wind project off New York’s coast. The project, which was set to begin May 1, has been paused due to what the administration called “serious deficiencies” in the permitting process.
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1 week ago | 
coasttv.com | Alyssa Baker
EDEN, Md.- An investigation is underway into what caused a fire that destroyed an abandoned home. The emergency took place in the 900 block of McGrath Road on April 15. The blaze prompted a large response from multiple fire companies across the region. Worcester County Emergency Services say they received a 911 call around 2:09 p.m. reporting a fire at the site. When firefighters arrived, they found the structure fully engulfed in flames and nearly collapsed.
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1 week ago | 
coasttv.com | Alyssa Baker
DELAWARE- In response to a growing national movement to ban books, Delaware lawmakers introduced new legislation to safeguard access to diverse reading materials in public libraries and schools across the state. House Bill 119, known as the Freedom to Read Act, is sponsored by Rep. Krista Griffith.
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1 week ago | 
coasttv.com | Alyssa Baker
LEWES, Del.- Road construction is resuming on Nassau Commons Boulevard, bringing potential traffic delays for shoppers headed to the Redner’s grocery store and other nearby businesses. The project, led by contractor A-Del Construction, includes water main upgrades, storm drain installations and full roadway reconstruction. Officials say work will continue for about two months and will shut down the entrance from Route 9 to Nassau Commons Boulevard, leaving only one way in and out for drivers.
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1 week ago | 
coasttv.com | Alyssa Baker
DOVER, Del. - Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery that happened Saturday afternoon at a smoke shop on Gateway South Boulevard. Troopers say they responded to Smoke Beast, located at 220 Gateway South Boulevard, around 2:06 p.m. on April 12 after a report of an attempted robbery. According to investigators, a man initially entered the store earlier in the day, then returned, pointed a handgun at the employee and demanded merchandise.
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1 week ago | 
coasttv.com | Alyssa Baker
SOUTH BETHANY, Del.- Homeowners and landlords in South Bethany could see higher property and rental taxes beginning in the 2026 fiscal year. This depends on what the town council decides during its meeting on Friday morning. Town officials are considering the increase as part of a broader financial outlook for the beach town. Currently, South Bethany says it generates about $660,000 annually in rental revenue. Some locals are already weighing in.
