Cape Life

Sussex towns hold drive-thru food pantry in Georgetown

Dan Cook
2 months ago
The Sussex County Association of Towns, in coordination with the Food Bank of Delaware, held a food...

Sussex County Genealogical Society to meet Feb. 15

2 months ago
At its January meeting, the Sussex County Genealogical Society celebrated 20 years of doing family...

Newly engaged couple sparks joy in Milton library...

2 months ago
Love was in the air along the Broadkill River in Milton Feb. 8 when Jackson Lawrence proposed to...

The Cape Gazette travels to Crazy Horse Memorial

2 months ago
Bob and Mary Roche visited the Crazy Horse Memorial on their recent visit to the Black Hills of...

Lewes Fire Department coloring contest prizes awarded

2 months ago
Lewes Fire Department presented awards to the winners of the postcard coloring contest held during...

Cape Henlopen Elks contribute to Code Purple...

2 months ago
During the bitterly cold temperatures and snow, the Cape Henlopen Elks outreach committee members...

Women’s Club of Milton supports the Shepherd’s Office

2 months ago
For a community service project in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Women’s Club of Milton...

New executive director selected to lead Rehoboth...

2 months ago
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society recently announced David Bever as its new executive director. Bever...

Richard Allen Coalition celebrates 100 years

Ted Pfirrmann
2 months ago
It’s not every day folks get to celebrate a 100th anniversary, but the people of the Richard Allen...

Local owl species are expert birds of prey

Alice Mohrman
2 months ago
Editor’s note: Cape Gazette is proud to introduce Wild Cape, a monthly column by Alice Mohrman...

First female Methodist bishop to address AAUW Feb. 20

2 months ago
AAUW Coastal-Georgetown Branch will meet at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, at The Lodge at Historic...

Cape Henlopen State Park bird feeder camera streams...

2 months ago
During winter, many nature lovers find themselves longing for the beauty of Cape Henlopen State...

Lewestown Sons of American Revolution installs new...

2 months ago
The Lewestown Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution officially installed Porter Marvin as...

Windstone community concert supports Frantic Music...

2 months ago
A group of residents from the Windstone community in Milton recently hosted an evening of live...

Fireside chat to highlight Roosevelt-era equal...

2 months ago
The Lewes Public Library’s discussion series, Fireside Chats: Exploring the Roosevelt Legacy, will...

Visiting the Mighty Five in Utah with the Cape...

2 months ago
Devoted Cape Gazette readers Teri Dunbar and Maureen Keenan brought their favorite newspaper to...

Food Bank greenhouse garden open house set Feb. 11

2 months ago
While the February weather is usually cold and dreary, gardeners know that spring is not far behind...

Lillie Paterson Fund launched to preserve Black...

2 months ago
Owen Cheevers and Alicia Jones are proud to announce the launching of a new charity, the Lillie...

Rehoboth museum to host lecture on train station...

2 months ago
Rehoboth Beach Museum’s spring 2025 Golden Age of Rehoboth Beach Diorama Talk series will continue...

Milton Fire Department hands out Fire Prevention Awards

Ryan Mavity
2 months ago
Milton Fire Department held its annual Fire Prevention Awards Jan. 30 at the fire hall, as the...

Celebrating with the Gazette leads readers to Italy...

2 months ago
Last fall, Jeanne and Tom Schatzman celebrated their 45th anniversary and Tom’s 75th birthday with...

Lewes Polar Bear Plunge offers weekend of fun

Ted Pfirrmann
2 months ago
There’s so much more to the Lewes Polar Bear Plunge than people jumping into a freezing Atlantic...

Local business produces special treats for Eagles fans

2 months ago
Local Eagles fans can find a creative – and tasty – way to support their team with themed snacks...

Veterans advocacy event set March 13 at Leg Hall in...

2 months ago
We the Veterans of Delaware will host a rally from 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, March 13, at...

Family, colleagues remember Jay B. Walsh

Bill Shull
2 months ago
James Bryson Walsh, known to all as “Jay B.,” is being remembered as a Lewes legend who was a kind...

Easterseals participants volunteer at CHEER, learn...

2 months ago
It’s hard to find a group of people who bring not only dedication and a hardworking attitude with...

Record number takes plunge for Special Olympics

Dan Cook
2 months ago
A record 4,400 people jumped into the 37-degree ocean Feb. 2, to raise more than $1.2 million for...

Addy Sea Historic Oceanfront Inn supports Toys for Toys

2 months ago
In December, Addy Sea Historic Oceanfront Inn in Bethany Beach hosted its annual open house and...

Master Gardeners honored for 2024 service

2 months ago
Kent and Sussex Master Gardener volunteers celebrated an impressive 2024 at their 38th annual...

MLK Jr. Day of Service held at Delaware Food Bank

Ellen McIntyre
2 months ago
About 40 volunteers from across the state came together for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of...

Television tales through the years

Pam Bounds
2 months ago
I recently had issues with my cable provider – again. The automated voice assistant kept wanting me...

Columbiettes to host day of reflection April 5

2 months ago
The Msgr. Francis Desmond Columbiettes of St. Jude The Apostle Parish will host a day of reflection...

Beach bingo to raise funds for Miriam’s Table Feb. 22

2 months ago
Miriam's Table will hold its annual beach bingo fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, at...

Oldies dance party to benefit Rehoboth in Bloom...

2 months ago
Rehoboth in Bloom, a subcommittee of Rehoboth Beach Main Street, will hold its fourth annual dance...

Concert raises $4,000 for culinary undergrad to...

2 months ago
When it comes to famous culinary destinations, Italy tops the list, which is why the culinary...

Veterans Administration holds town hall

Ted Pfirrmann
2 months ago
The Veterans Administration held a quarterly town hall meeting Jan. 23 at American Legion Post 28...

Sailing with the Gazette in Bermuda

2 months ago
Paul and Joanne Stith traveled with Brenda and Allan Pfautch on a 10-day cruise aboard Oceania’s...

Community food packing event set March 8

2 months ago
Rise Against Hunger Feeding the 5000 Multiplied will host its third annual community-wide food...

Rotary hosts Center for Inland Bays executive director

2 months ago
The Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club recently hosted Christophe Tulou, executive director of the...

Fourth Street Preserve donation honors memory of Ted...

2 months ago
To honor the memory of Ted Becker, former Lewes mayor, DeLea Founders Insurance Trust Group Self...

CRC Safe Harbor Day Shelter marks seven years of...

2 months ago
The Community Resource Center’s Safe Harbor Day Shelter is marking its seventh year of operations...

Sussex Academy student runs donation drive for veterans

2 months ago
After coordinating a holiday collection drive for veterans, Sussex Academy sophomore Jack Thomas...

People’s March held in Rehoboth Beach

Chris Flood
2 months ago
Calling for inclusivity, equality and empowerment, about 100 people participated Jan. 20 in the...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Nick Roth
2 months ago
When Jennifer Justice Williams showed contractors an old, run-down cinder block garage and shared...

Cape Community Fund marks 10 years of stepping up to...

2 months ago
For generations, neighbor helping neighbor has been a defining characteristic of rural Sussex...

Delaware’s new first lady hosts brunch in Dewey Beach

Ted Pfirrmann
2 months ago
Dr. Lauren Meyer, the new first lady of Delaware, hosted a brunch event featuring community leaders...

Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Wars kick off Feb. 7

2 months ago
Sussex County Girl Scout Service Unit 14 is partnering with area restaurants for Girl Scout Cookie...

VanScivers celebrate 40 years of marriage

2 months ago
Paula and James VanSciver of Lewes celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Jan. 26. Family and...

Searching for silverback gorillas in Rwanda with the...

2 months ago
Last September, Kim Hyde, Pat Haupt, Janet Thoden and Barb Fischetti, all residents of Bay Crossing...

Jon Buzby took a plunge decades ago and never...

Aaron R. Mushrush
2 months ago
After helping Special Olympics Delaware expand its footprint in the Diamond State for 35 years,...

Lewes Fire Department holds awards banquet

Dan Cook
2 months ago
The Lewes Fire Department held its annual awards banquet Jan. 25 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention...

Delaware life sentences summit set Feb. 1 in Georgetown

2 months ago
Dying to Get Out: Death by Incarceration, a State of Delaware Life Sentences Summit, will be held...

Clothing Our Kids receives grant, donations from scouts

Bill Shull
2 months ago
2025 has been good to Clothing Our Kids, and it’s only January. The Millsboro-based non-profit has...

RD 20 Democrats elect new officers

2 months ago
The Delaware 20th Representative District’s Democratic Committee elected new leadership at its Jan...

Cannonball Gala to support historic renovations...

2 months ago
Historic Lewes has secured two major grants totaling $120,000 to support the restoration of the...

Surfgimp Foundation hosts Winter Beach Bash

Ted Pfirrmann
3 months ago
The Surfgimp Foundation held its sixth annual Winter Beach Bash Jan. 18, at the Rusty Rudder in...

Sussex Habitat dedicates two new homes in Seaford

3 months ago
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity recently held a ceremony to dedicate two new homes in Seaford...

A summertime cruise in Alaska with the Gazette

3 months ago
During the summer of last year, these great friends of Lewes enjoyed a lovely cruise in Juneau,...

Milton food pantry receives $5,000 from Knights of...

3 months ago
Members of the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Francis J. Desmond Council 13348 of Lewes recently...

Lunch group supports Slaughter Neck Community Action

3 months ago
Lunch with a Purpose Coastal Delaware gathered Jan. 8 at Atlantic Sands in Rehoboth Beach...