Beach Patrol officials along the Sussex County coast said they've treated increased numbers of jellyfish stings within the last month.

As Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, Delaware beaches are filling up—not just with people, but with horseshoe crabs and shorebirds, too.

The burden of rising costs of beach replenishment could land on Delaware's beach towns. 

In a post to the town's Facebook page, emergency services director Joe Theobald shared that no medical waste was found by the Public Works Department after a post-high tide cleanup Tuesday morning. The town will next work with the health department to conduct water testing.

The Rehoboth Beach Bandstand has become a beloved summer tradition, offering free concerts and hosting other events year-round that draw both locals and visitors to downtown Rehoboth. The venue's history dates back to the 1960s, with roots in the early 20th century, evolving from a simple grassy area to the iconic octagonal gazebo seen today.

The Biden administration, along with Maryland Governor Wes Moore and U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, has announced new steps to expand the use of offshore wind energy generation off Maryland’s shores.

Delaware Senator Tom Carper, flanked by local and state officials, announced today a historic investment of $31.9 million in federal funding to bolster the protection and restoration efforts for Delaware Bay beach communities.

DNREC says it has commissioned a study to explore the economic benefits of beach nourishment and to begin to develop new approaches to funding projects needed to maintain Delaware’s shorelines.

A new beach patrol station is set to grace the shores of Rehoboth Beach next year. The town council has approved a $4.9 million contract for the construction of a new facility, marking a significant upgrade from the one story building that has stood watch over the beach since 1987.