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Dual purpose
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Recent Columns
Delaware Cape Region History in Photographs
Royal Packing Co. thrived in downtown Milton
4 hours ago
Royal Packing Company was once a prominent feature of downtown Milton. Standing in the area of the...
Weather Picture
Sideways smiley face
10 hours ago
A triple conjunction between the crescent moon, bright Venus, and less-bright Saturn looks like a...
Saltwater Portraits
Cait Pinkleton is an American Discovery Trail angel
Chris Flood
13 hours ago
Depending on the route taken, an American Discovery Trail hiker will walk between 4,800 and 5,000...
People in Sports
Ice bag becomes swag for injured freshman Emmilyn Swope
16 hours ago
Dislocated and mislocated - Emmilyn Swope has an effervescent personality. She is a freshman two-...
Editorial Cartoon
Dual purpose
Jim Paterson
17 hours ago
Community Photo Showcase
Clash of the Titans
1 day ago
The Cape Gazette has received hundreds of amazing photographs since rolling out the Community...
Traveler Series
Exploring the wonders of Sabino Canyon with the Gazette
3 days ago
Red and Barb Moulinier of Rehoboth Beach recently visited Sabino Canyon in Tucson, Arizona—a...
Golf
Cape golf team goes into spring break with another signature win
Fritz Schranck
3 days ago
The Cape Henlopen High School golf team brought its 2025 season record to 9-1 with its April 17...
Outdoors
MRIP, here we go again
Eric Burnley
3 days ago
The 2024 Marine Recreational Information Program info is out, and it is as bad as all the other...
Weather Picture
Spring break at the beach
4 days ago
Many people off work and school for spring break enjoyed the warm weather April 22 by spending the...
Thoughts from the Sidelines
The Eagles focus on defense
Sumner Spence
4 days ago
In the first round of the NFL draft, the Eagles traded up one position to 31, and drafted Jihaad...
Working It Out
Working it out in a new hometown
Kevin T. Conlon
4 days ago
After graduating from St. Bonaventure University and taking my first job as a reporter at the...
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Editorials
Editorials
Tharros village deserves support
4 days ago
Gov. Matt Meyer recently said housing is a human right. To that end, ensuring every person has a...
Editorials
Fulton leaving lasting legacy
1 week ago
As Cape Henlopen School District Superintendent Bob Fulton prepares for retirement, the community...
Editorials
Democracy demands constant vigilance
2 weeks ago
In a recent letter to the editor, the Rev. Mark Harris stated, "All politics is local." He is not...
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Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
SOAH responds to criticism of Rehoboth rally
Allan Slan
17 hours ago
Michael Shockley, in his April 25 letter, voiced his displeasure at the permission given by the...
Letters to the Editor
AmeriCorps allowed me to serve Sussex
Alex Tran
18 hours ago
Approximately 1,300 Americans served Delaware through AmeriCorps last year. This federal agency...
Letters to the Editor
Drivers should prioritize safety, patience
Anna Isliarik
18 hours ago
I'm writing to share an experience I had today that highlights a contrast in driving styles, and...
Letters to the Editor
Rehoboth shouldn’t allow protest on holiday weekend
Michael Shockley
4 days ago
Shame on Rehoboth Beach government leaders. For years, events in Rehoboth Beach were postponed to...
Letters to the Editor
No home business in basement
Jean Kissane
4 days ago
I oppose any home business in a basement. Zoning is what keeps Lewes wonderful. Rent a space for...
Letters to the Editor
Reader expresses concern about crossovers
Mary Beth Palkon-Krytzer
4 days ago
With the upcoming completion of the southbound Route 1 bridge at Route 16, I’m concerned about all...
Letters to the Editor
New option for homeowners to avoid tangled titles
Wendell Alfred and George Meldrum
4 days ago
Planning ahead for the transfer of your property is one of the best gifts you can give your family...
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Commentary/Politics
Commentary
It’s time for elected officials to protect children from lead poisoning
Maria Matos
17 hours ago
Sometimes, elected officials in Delaware are able to make everyone on both sides of an issue happy...
Commentary
Why Sussex County should reject Cool Spring Crossing
Joseph A. Pika
4 days ago
In November 2024, the public rendered a judgment on the county’s policy of unrestrained growth and...
Commentary
Volunteers’ worth is priceless
Dr. David Tam
1 week ago
Fred Rogers once said, “Always look for the helpers.” In times of adversity, the quote is a...
Commentary
A history of Earth Day in Delaware
Delaware DNREC
2 weeks ago
The following article appeared in the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and...
Commentary
Cuts highlight need for responsible financial stewardship
Rep. Tim Dukes and Rep. Jeff Spiegelman
3 weeks ago
The federal government announced it is withdrawing approximately $12 billion worth of public health...
Commentary
DNREC secretary: Clean energy is the solution for high energy bills
Greg Patterson
4 weeks ago
High energy bills in Delaware are a problem. But clean energy policies are not the cause, and...
Commentary
Food banks urgently need help
Cathy Kanefsky
1 month ago
The Food Bank of Delaware, and other food banks across the country, are facing challenges. The U.S...
Commentary
H. Albert Young’s ‘Herculean task’ in the Delaware companion case to...
Ronald K.L. Collins
1 month ago
“It seems I have a Herculean task to perform in attempting to add to what has already been...
Commentary
Advancing ideas into action and policies that ensure student success
Julia Keleher
1 month ago
Recently, Gov. Matt Meyer released his transition report, which presented bold ideas for...
Commentary
The culture of giving in Delaware
Charlie Vincent
1 month ago
Philanthropy in Delaware is at a pivotal moment. Our state is home to hundreds of nonprofits...
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Recent Blogs
Elise Seyfried
Chicken Jockeys!
Elise Seyfried
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I’m a veteran children’s theatre performer, quite familiar with the tradition of audience...
Elise Seyfried
For the Plot
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1 week ago
As a writer (and reader), I’m much more intrigued by character development than clever plot twists...
GO VEG
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Grab some potatoes, sweet or white. Pop them in the oven. Let them bake for an hour or so till soft...
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The Empress of Ice Cream
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2 weeks ago
As a soi-disant essayist, I crank out my little 500-worders every week. I don’t kid myself that any...
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Going Once, Going Twice
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3 weeks ago
I think it’s probably accurate to estimate that I have entered the fourth and final quarter of My...
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Local Dialect(ic)
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This week I celebrate finally learning the name of something I’ve been living with forever (no, not...
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Artistic Licensing
Elise Seyfried
1 month ago
If you have ever asked yourself: “What artistic genius designed the iconic logo for Chupa Chups...
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The Ticketmaster
Elise Seyfried
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Steve and I are heading up to NYC for a special performance by comedian Mike Birbiglia this Friday...
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Everyone Will Be Famous for 10 Seconds
Elise Seyfried
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“Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.” –Andy Warhol The celebrity A-list sure is a firehose of...
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Baby Magic
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Excuse me for basking. We Seyfrieds are currently enjoying being in the golden glow of Babyland...
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WWII ordnance found in Cape May forces ferry return...
Bill Shull
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A Cape May-Lewes Ferry boat heading from Lewes to New Jersey on the evening of April 28 was forced...
