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Delmarva Power recently announced that it is “reaffirming its commitment to further improve the experience for its natural gas customers across northern Delaware, expanding efforts to connect customers with programs and services that help manage rising energy supply costs while delivering the reliable service customers have come to expect.”

The company said it is continuing to “balance affordability with the critical investments needed to deliver safe, reliable natural gas to local homes and businesses.”

To support these investments, representatives said, Delmarva Power is adjusting natural gas delivery rates following an approved settlement that received stakeholder review and offered opportunities for community

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A federal judge has rejected US Wind’s request for a preliminary injunction, finding that the offshore wind developer failed to demonstrate that the federal government has taken a final agency action warranting judicial intervention at this time.

In a ruling issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, Judge Stephanie Gallagher concluded that US Wind’s concerns about possible future actions by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)—including the potential revocation of its Construction and Operations Plan (COP)—are speculative and not ripe for review. The court emphasized that US Wind has not been denied any

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Bethany Beach Mayor Ron Calef got his Christmas wish granted early this year — four dune crossovers created by DNREC, all finished and providing access to the beach by Thanksgiving Day.

“I got an e-mail from DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson, and he said we pulled off a Thanksgiving miracle,” Calef told the Coastal Point this week, adding that, when he visited the beach after the work was finished, “It was just jammed with people.”

“DNREC was here at 6 a.m. Monday morning a week ago, on Nov. 24, and they got four of our crossovers open — two of them at Garfield Parkway and at each end, at Parkwood and at the north end at Second Street. They had them open by Wednesday, and they worked great,” he said,

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As part of International Fraud Awareness Week, (Nov.16-22) and Utility Scam Awareness Day, Nov. 19, Delmarva Power joined more than 100 energy companies across the U.S. and Canada to recognize Utilities United Against Scams and to remind customers to stay vigilant against energy-related scams designed to steal money and personal information.

While scams do occur throughout the year, they said, fraudulent activity and scam attempts generally increase during the holiday season. Delmarva Power encouraged customers to be extra-cautious this time of year as scams targeting utility customers have become increasingly sophisticated due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies.

One of the most

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Officials from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) are expected to visit Bethany Beach later this month or in early December to repair beach access crossovers that sustained significant damage during storms in mid-October and again last week.

“The DNREC Shoreline and Waterway Management Section will be in Bethany to repair the crossovers,” said Michael Globetti, DNREC’s public relations officer, in a statement to Coastal Point. “However, the project is weather-dependent and also contingent on the completion of DNREC’s ongoing beach repair work at Bowers Beach, which is expected to conclude by mid-November — weather permitting.”

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Last month, we shared that real estate sales had been strong through the first 3 quarters of the year in Sea Colony. Momentum slowed in October, with 4 properties going under contract compared to 10 in October of 2024. The median sale price for East properties has risen for the 9th consecutive year. Meanwhile, after 8 years of increasing values on the West, the median sale price has dipped 3% year over year. If you are considering buying or selling, we are here to help you navigate the market. Please reach out to our Sea Colony experts, Gail Phelan and Chris Housman.

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, joy, and the people who make it truly special.   During this season of gratitude, we are especially thankful that so many of you look to

If you attended this year's Wags, Witches & Warlocks Halloween Festival & Parade to raise funds and awareness for the Brandywine Valley SPCA, you know that it was our best event to date!  Whether you participated in the parade & costume contest, puppy yoga, or both, your contributions are appreciated by the BVSPCA, the Wags Committee, and our community.

Our Puppy Yoga class, hosted by Jake McGough, owner of Atlas Yoga & Healing Arts, was truly one for the books! Tickets were completely sold out, and the adoptable pups were full of energy and love.  Check out some of our favorite photos from this special puppy practice!

Costumes were especially fun and creative this year, so our judges had their work cut out for them.  Those that participate

Update:  The 855ft retaining wall project along the Bethany Loop canal is back on track after the end of the government shutdown.

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Construction of a retaining wall for Bethany Beach’s Loop Canal — a $1.5 million project — is under way, with a goal of stabilizing the land strip between Lake Bethany and the Loop Canal on Town property.

The work — which began on Monday, Oct. 27, and will continue through March 1 — is being done “in response to the erosion of the bank on the Loop Canal side and is expected to support stabilization of the bank for many years along with preservation of the bank,” according to information posted on the Town’s website, at www.townofbethanybeach.com.

The 2025 Holiday Season is right around the corner and we have compiled a list of fun-filled activities in Bethany Beach and many surrounding areas!  Whether you are looking for food, drinks, a family-friendly activity, or all of the above, look no further to find Holiday activities that check all of your boxes.  Be sure to check back as we will continue updating this list:

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The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announced this week that Bayard Road will be closed between Zion Church Road (Route 20) and Old Mill Bridge Road starting on Monday, Oct. 20. The closure will remain in place until Thursday, Nov. 20, weather permitting, for the installation of sewer and water mains, curb work and full boxout of the roadway.

For the closure detour, motorists traveling north on Johnson Road will turn left onto Zion Church Road, turn right onto Wilgus Cemetery Road and arrive at Bayard Road. Motorists traveling south on Bayard Road will turn right onto Wilgus Cemetery Road, turn left onto Zion Church Road and arrive at Bayard Road. Motorists should use caution and expect minor delays in the