Top Delaware judge joins LinkedIn’s law firm (Reuters)
William Chandler, the retiring chief judge on one of the top U.S. business courts, revealed on Thursday he is joining the West Coast firm that advised LinkedIn Corp (LNKD.N) on its high-flying initial public offering. (MORE)

Rehoboth set to relax dog restrictions (Cape Gazette)
The year 2011 has seen dogs get married; in 2012, the newlyweds might be able to take a romantic walk on the beach. (MORE)

What’s New In Rehoboth (Washington Blade)
The off season here is a time for renewal and this year is no exception, as a number of restaurants, clothing, home décor, fitness and entertainment businesses expand, relocate or establish a presence. (MORE)

Cyclist visits Dogfish Head during national brewery tour by bike (Delmarva Now)
After 600 miles, 17 days and four states, John Suscovich finally bellied up to the bar at Dogfish Brewpub. (MORE)

BBC films aboard Kalmar Nyckel in Lewes (Cape Gazette)
A crew from the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) spent the day of May 17 on board the Kalmar Nyckel docked at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal shooting scenes for a documentary about James Annesley, a young aristocratic Irishman kidnapped and shipped to Delaware. (MORE)

Bradley sex-abuse case returns to Sussex for bench trial (Delmarva Now)
Former Lewes pediatrician Earl B. Bradley will be returning to Sussex County to face a judge. (MORE)

M&T Bank continues TARP payback (The Business Review)
The Treasury confirmed on Wednesday that M&T repaid $700 million in Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP, funds following this week’s acquisition of Wilmington Trust Corp. in Delaware. Specifically, the bank repaid $330 million issued to Wilmington Trust during the financial crisis and $151.5 million issued to Baltimore’s Provident Bankshares Corp., which M&T purchased in May of 2009. (MORE)

House Democrats release Delaware redistricting plan (Newsworks)
House Democrats have announced a redistricting plan for Delaware that shifts two legislative districts in New Castle County to new districts downstate. (MORE)

Art and sales galore this weekend in Rehoboth (Beachcomber)
Those looking for art and bargains should head to Rehoboth Beach this weekend as two popular events — the fifth annual Plein Air Arts Festival and the 28th annual Spring Sidewalk Sale — will be taking place at the same time. (MORE)

Delaware Memorial Bridge tolls set to rise July 1 (Philly.com)
Auto tolls on the Delaware Memorial Bridge are slated to increase by $1, to $4, on July 1 following unanimous approval of the new tolls by the Delaware River and Bay Authority commissioners Tuesday. (MORE)

Circle changes approved, wall stays intact (Delmarva Now)
Motorists traveling around the Rehoboth Avenue circle may notice a change. (MORE)

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The glass is always ‘Half Full’ in Lewes (Coast Press)
That definition, which appears on a simple sign on the back wall of Half Full in Lewes, is a mission statement, according to the restaurant’s co-owner, Joanna Goode. (MORE)

Rehoboth readies for next outfall tasks (Cape Gazette)
Engineers for Rehoboth Beach’s ocean outfall project are ready to go on a series of studies that will determine the route of the outfall pipe and its environmental impact. (MORE)

State parks introduce new app (Delmarva Now)
Delaware State Parks has launched a mobile application to provide visitors with park information including weather conditions, hours of operation and a calendar of events. (MORE)

Dewey passes mass transit regulations (Coast Press)
Area municipalities have started taking steps to protect fixed route transit systems while also increasing public safety. (MORE)

Milton man charged after colliding with DART bus (WGMD)
State Police have charged a Milton man after he collided with a Dart bus Monday night on Route 1 near Lewes. (MORE)

Bayard Ave. payments approved (Coast Press)
With work on Bayard Avenue now more than 90 percent complete, Town Council has determined how to pay for nearly the entire project. (MORE)

Rehoboth Woman Pleads Guilty to DUI (WGMD)
43-year-old Kimberly Kelleher of Rehoboth Beach was in court Tuesday to face charges, following her arrest in February after she crashed her car into a house in Rehoboth. (MORE)

Competition heats up at Spicy Food Tailgate (Coast Press)
Peppers, home of the “undisputed largest collection of hot sauces in the world,” is soon to get sauced by professional and amateur spice connoisseurs. (MORE)

At sheriff sale, no bidders for Dr. Earl Bradley’s old office (Delmarva Now)
The abandoned Baybees Pediatrics building, where prosecutors allege Earl B. Bradley terrorized more than 100 patients, will become bank-owned property following a sheriff sale today. (MORE)

Del. legislative panel votes for pay raises (Forbes/AP)
The Delaware legislature’s budget-writing committee has voted to give state employees in Delaware a pay raise. (MORE)

Tonight is the night everyone’s been talking about — the “Fork In, Fork  Out” fundraiser at Striper Bites. Come in and enjoy a fabulous dinner, ask for a “Give Back Slip,” and choose which charity will be the recipient of 10% of the proceeds of your meal. It’s that easy, and it’s a delicious way to help your community! Fork In, Fork Out. Tonight at Striper Bites in Lewes.

Bumper year for Shore strawberries (Delmarva Now)
They’re sweet, succulent and ripe for the picking. It’s the height of an especially good strawberry season on the Lower Shore in which the right combination of rain and temperatures has led to bumper crops for local growers. (MORE)

Graduation season in swing (Delaware Wave)
Dan Cook, physical education teacher and class advisor for Cape Henlopen High School’s class of 2011, says everything about his kids is “really cool.” (MORE)

Judge holds hearing in Delaware diocese bankruptcy (Delmarva Now)
A federal bankruptcy judge indicated Monday that he is willing to approve documents outlining the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington’s proposed reorganization plan, including a $77 million settlement with nearly 150 alleged victims of priest sex abuse, once certain revisions are made. (MORE)

New study reveals red knots’ secrets (Delaware Online)
On May 8, 2010, a robin-sized red knot shorebird started a six-day, around-the-clock flight from Uruguay to Ocracoke, N.C., a distance of 4,970 miles. After a layover, it took off on May 19 and landed the next day along the shore of Delaware Bay. (MORE)

What’s new in Delaware (Baltimore Sun)
Agave Mexican Grill and Restaurant’s larger new location also has a swanky second floor lounge. (MORE)

Homegoods to open store in Rehoboth (Delmarva Now)
Home decorating junkies will soon have a new place to indulge. On May 22, HomeGoods will open its first store in Sussex County. (MORE)

Rehoboth Officials Accused Of ‘Hassling’ Businesses (Washington Blade)
A code enforcement officer in Rehoboth Beach, Del., became the target of a radio talk show host last weekend after the officer told the gay bar and restaurant Aqua Grill that it violated a local ordinance for flying a flag two inches too low over the sidewalk next to its entrance. (MORE)

Celebrate the arts and browse for bargains (Delaware Wave)
Those looking for art and bargains should head to Rehoboth Beach this weekend as two popular events — the fifth annual Plein Air Arts Festival and the 28th annual Spring Sidewalk Sale — will be taking place at the same time. (MORE)

Carney addresses Rehoboth/Dewey Chamber luncheon (WGMD)
While admitting that it’ll be difficult, U.S. Representative John Carney told members at the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon that both parties in Congress need to work together in order to reduce the federal government’s massive spending and deficits. (MORE)

Endless search for summer surfboard (Delmarva Now)
When spring arrives, a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of a new surfboard. For most surfers, the innate sense that they need a new board overpowers even some of the more funda-mental desires. The age-old question though is which board to select. (MORE)

M&T Completes Wilmington Trust Buy (The Street)
M&T Bank Corp.(MTB_) on Monday announced the completion of its acquisition of Wilmington Trust. The deal ends Wilmington’s over 100 year history as a independent bank that was cut short by economic slump in its native Delaware. (MORE)

Georgetown Train Station Will Be Restored (Sussex Pilot)
Officials stress the historic Georgetown Train Station will be completely restored, though the memories of the Saturday, May 7, fire are still fresh in everyone’s minds. (MORE)

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Feds intensify study of Prime Hook Refuge (Cape Gazette)
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided to undertake a ramped-up environmental study to assess factors affecting Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. (MORE)

Delaware budget panel votes for state worker, retiree pay bump (Dover Post)
In its first day of budget drafting, the General Assembly’s Joint Finance Committee voted unanimously to give state workers a 2% pay increase and bump retirees’ pension payments by 1% beginning Jan. 1, 2012. (MORE)

Council delays vote on time extensions for developers (Cape Gazette)
A 230-year-old quote from founding father Ben Franklin pretty much sums up the debate taking place over a proposal by Sussex County Council to give developers more time to start projects. (MORE)

Del. Treasury to Deposit More Funds in Banks (WBOC)
Delaware State Treasurer Chip Flowers Jr. on Monday signed a directive that aims to increase the number of banks holding state deposits. (MORE)

Toll hike proposed at the Delaware Memorial Bridge (NJ.com)
The Delaware River and Bay Authority has proposed raising the base toll by $1 on its Delaware Memorial Bridge and increasing the steep discount rates that its E-ZPass holders now enjoy. (MORE)

BBC In Lewes Tuesday to Film Kalmar Nyckel (WGMD)
The Kalmar Nyckel will be part of a documentary to be filmed by the BBC this week. A British Broadcasting Corporation film crew will be in Lewes on Tuesday to shoot footage of Delaware’s tall ship for a documentary detailing the story of James Annesley. (MORE)

Dining out gets tougher for bargain hunters (Delaware Online)
Thanks to the recession, 2010 was a year of $5.99 lunchtime specials, dollar-menu bargains and two-for-one meal deals; 2011 is turning out to be quite a different beast. (MORE)

Forecast prompts coastal advisory (Delaware Online)
Rain early Sunday marked the start of what forecasters say will be a wet and humid week across Delaware. A mix of warm temperatures — the 70s during the day and the 60s at night — and spotty rain are forecast for the entire state through Thursday, punctuated by possible thunderstorms. (MORE)

Del. Guard promotes 1st female general officer (AP)
The Delaware National Guard now has its first female general officer. Brigadier Gen. Carol Timmons was promoted from colonel on Saturday. (MORE)

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Bethany Beach seeks feedback on development plan (Delmarva Now)
A public hearing has been scheduled to give property owners the opportunity to express questions and concerns regarding the town’s Comprehensive Development Plan. (MORE)

Delaware towns using stimulus money to establish smoke-free zones (WGMD)
On May 16, Delaware City will be the first of eight towns in the state to establish smoke-free zones in its parks. The move was made possible through a stimulus mini-grant from the Department of Public Health and the American Lung Association. (MORE)

Duke lacrosse begins title defense, beats Delaware (News Observer)
Duke started off its men’s lacrosse title defense on the right foot but had to fight every second to do it. Duke held off a late Delaware rally in a hard fought 15-14 win in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Koskinen Stadium on the Duke campus. (MORE)

Slow times for Dover International Speedway (Delaware Online)
For Denis McGlynn and business owners in and around Dover, the one true indicator of the economy’s health is the size of crowds at Dover International Speedway. (MORE)

Kenseth’s late pit stop leads to win at Dover (Delaware Online)
Just when it appeared as if the mastersof the monster were ready to strike again, late-race pit strategy buoyed Matt Kenseth into Dover International Speedway’s victory lane. (MORE)

Residents ditch their cars for bikes (Delmarva Now)
To get residents thinking about the benefits of riding bicycles instead of driving cars, the city plans to participate in National Bike to Work Day. (MORE)

Hattier wins re-election to IR school board (Coastal Point)
Donald Hattier will retain his school board seat in the Indian River School District for another three years. (MORE)

Election results, Lewes City Council (Cape Gazette)
Victor Letonoff 419, Fred W. Beaufait 362, Midge Smith 353 (MORE)

Election results, Lewes Board of Public Works (Cape Gazette)
Candace Vessella 400, D. Preston Lee, Jr. 383, Jack Lesher 295, Joseph Hoechner 76 (MORE)

Sussex County bright spot in Delaware housing (Delaware Online)
With sellers hoping spring will bring a sunnier selling season, there are some signs of growth in the Delaware housing market — along with a few signs of lingering weakness. (MORE)

Lewes Five Guys to stay open (Cape Gazette)
The local franchise owner of the Five Guys hamburger chain has closed the eateries in downtown Rehoboth Beach and downtown Bethany Beach — but the Lewes-area location on Route 1 will remain open, at least for now. (MORE)

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Delaware bill to quit regional climate pact stalls (Forbes/AP)
Members of the House Energy Committee voted Wednesday to keep a bill in committee that would seek to end Delaware’s participation in a regional program aimed at curbing carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. (MORE)

Governor signs Delaware civil unions bill (USA Today)
With the Rainbow Chorale of Delaware providing the grace notes and fluted glasses of champagne on hand for a long-awaited party, Gov. Jack Markell signed Delaware’s civil unions bill into law before a jammed and cheering crowd. (MORE)

Del. House Rejects Parental Consent for Abortion (WBOC)
A bill requiring girls under the age of 18 in Delaware to obtain the consent of a parent before getting an abortion failed to clear a House committee on Wednesday. (MORE)

The Ice Cream Store sets annual tasting event May 19 (Cape Gazette)
Hundreds of people are preparing their taste buds and honing their funny bones to sample some of the most unique ice cream flavors in the world at The Ice Cream Store Fourth Annual Ice Cream Social and Free Tasting Event slated from 1 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 19. (MORE)

Geocaching Delaware (Delaware Online)
If you’re looking for a fun way to explore Delaware and take in some breathtaking sights along the way, geocaching might be for you. (MORE)

The Tradition Continues (Ocean City Today)
Janilyn Elias and her husband, Jeff Fetterman, filled a void in The Village of Fenwick when they opened The Bookend Café last month. (MORE)

Millsboro woman charged with home improvement fraud (Delmarva Now)
A 53-year-old Millsboro woman, working under the guise that she represented a missionary group, was arrested last week for home improvement fraud, authorities said today. (MORE)

State Senate OKs medical marijuana bill, sending it to Gov. Markell (Delaware Online)
Delawareans with cancer, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis and other debilitating diseases could be legally using marijuana a year from now to alleviate the effects of their ailments. (MORE)

Bill would allow wineries to ship to Delaware customers (Cape Gazette)
Legislation introduced in the House last month would eliminate the middleman when it comes to wine sales. (MORE)

Prudential Gallo, REALTORS has a free app that allows you to search for any home in Sussex County right from your mobile phone.  The app will search for homes based on your phone’s GPS location, and provides full property details with map and photos.  To get the app, text: GALLO to: 87778, or  click here for the free download.

Markell signs Delaware civil unions bill into law (Delaware Online)
With the Rainbow Chorale of Delaware providing the grace notes and fluted glasses of champagne on hand for a long-awaited party, Gov. Jack Markell signed Delaware’s civil unions bill into law before a jammed and cheering house at the Queen Theatre Wednesday evening. (MORE)

Delaware bills aimed at reducing foreclosures (Forbes/AP)
House lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously approved two bills aimed at reducing the number of home foreclosures in Delaware. (MORE)

Farming initiative proposed (Delaware Online)
The upfront investment of getting into farming is so large — from the land, to the equipment, to livestock, fertilizers and seed — that very few young people can afford it. (MORE)

Half Moon Trail in the works (Coast Press)
A preservation group aiming to create a new walking trail is gathering residential feedback on the project. (MORE)

Dwight Tingle resigns as Cape’s boys’ basketball coach (Cape Gazette)
Dwight Tingle, Cape’s head basketball coach for boys for the last eight seasons, has handed in his official letter of resignation from the basketball position and will continue to serve as a teacher of Special Education at the high school. (MORE)

Towns bridge the technology divide (Delmarva Now)
Delaware beach towns have turned to the Internet to keep residents up-to-date on municipal business and events, but not everyone is enthusiastic about the new trend. (MORE)

University of Delaware board nixes plans for law school (Delaware Online)
Five months after raising hopes of creating an elite law school, President Patrick T. Harker asked the University of Delaware’s board of trustees to “terminate” the effort. (MORE)

Symphony rocks the boat for a cause (Coast Press)
The Dover Symphony Orchestra’s 60 performers will board the Cape May-Lewes Ferry for a fundraiser this weekend and they couldn’t be more excited. (MORE)

Millsboro Man Assaults Off-Duty U.S. Federal Air Marshal in Pot Nets (WGMD)
Delaware State Police today are looking for 25-year-old Joseph Tuono of Millsboro following an alleged assault of an off duty U.S. Federal Air Marshal Tuesday night. (MORE)

New shop offers made-from-scratch bagels (Delmarva Now)
For Herbt Loaiza, owner of K&H Hot Bagels, there’s nothing more important than offering customers a fresh product, a comfortable environment and friendly service. (MORE)

Bethany parking, smoking rules in effect (Delmarva Now)
Those who plan to visit Bethany Beach this weekend should leave their cigarettes at home and pack extra quarters. (MORE)

University Of Delaware’s Title IX Sports Cuts: Questions Still Linger (Huffington Post)
When the University of Delaware announced it was downgrading the men’s varsity track and cross country programs to club teams earlier this year, the administration said the decision was to keep the school in compliance with Title IX, the 1972 federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding. (MORE)

Tonight is the night everyone’s been talking about — the “Fork In, Fork Out” fundraiser at Striper Bites in Lewes. Come in and enjoy a fabulous dinner, ask for a “Give Back Slip,” and choose which charity will be the recipient of 10% of the proceeds of your meal. It’s that easy, and it’s a delicious way to help your community! Fork In, Fork Out. Tonight at Striper Bites in Lewes. **

High pollen counts level off with spring showers (Delaware Wave)
Tired of washing that yellow powder from your car? Blame the reproduction cycle of trees. (MORE)

Delaware governor proposes spending $10 million for farmland preservation (AP)
Gov. Jack Markell is proposing to spend $10 million from recent increases in projected state revenues for farmland preservation. (MORE)

Junior lifeguards take the stand in June (Delmarva Now)
For the last six summers, Hayden and Griffin McWilliams have looked forward to the Fenwick Island Beach Patrol’s junior lifeguard program. (MORE)

Sussex in violation of open meetings law (Cape Gazette)
The Delaware Attorney General’s Office has ruled that Sussex County Council technically violated open meetings laws in its ongoing search process to hire a new county administrator. (MORE)

Sea Colony, Dave Marshall among top tennis resorts (Delaware Wave)
Sea Colony in Bethany Beach and Dave Marshall Tennis Academy in Lewes were ranked 13th and 16th in the world, respectively, for their tennis camps in the annual rankings by Tennis Resorts Online. (MORE)

U-D head coaches visit Rehoboth on 2nd stop of annual Spring Tour (WGMD)
The 2011 University of Delaware Athletics Spring Tour made its second stop in Rehoboth Beach at the Applebee’s in the Tanger Seaside outlets May 9. (MORE)

Shipshape chip shop goes the full Brit (Delmarva Now)
Authentic English fish and chips are a rarity stateside. (MORE)

Sussex County Council honors Lewes officer Charles W. Futcher (WGMD)
The Sussex County Council has proclaimed Friday as a day to honor Charles W. Futcher as the council continues to recognize Delawareans for their contributions to the state and Sussex County. (MORE)

Perdue finds value in litter (Delmarva Now)
The company that pioneered brand-name chicken –Perdue Farms Inc. — is now trying to work similar magic with a less-appetizing end of the poultry industry: the mixture of woodchips and manure called litter. (MORE)

Delaware pediatrician accused of raping patients waives right to jury (CNN)
A Delaware pediatrician facing 529 felony counts of rape and other sexual offenses involving his young patients waived his right to a jury trial Monday, a court official said. (MORE)

Lawmakers urged to push surplus into DelDOT trust (Delaware Online)
Two former DelDOT employees are urging lawmakers to dedicate more of a $320 million surplus toward fixing the ailing Transportation Trust Fund than Gov. Jack Markell has proposed. (MORE)

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Delaware lawmakers praise Amtrak funding (Forbes)
Delaware’s congressional delegation is praising the decision by federal transportation officials to devote almost $800 million to upgrade Amtrak’s heavily traveled Northeast Corridor. (MORE)

Town manager denies Ruddertowne appeal (Cape Gazette)
Dewey Beach Town Manager Diana Smith has quashed a request for a hearing seeking to overturn town council’s approval of a plan for redevelopment of the Ruddertowne site. (MORE)

Gas prices expected to drop by nearly 50 cents for summer (Delaware Online)
Some relief from suffocating gas prices will likely arrive just in time for summer vacation. (MORE)

Jimmie Johnson gets a whole Delaware day in his honor (Yahoo)
Jimmie Johnson already dominates NASCAR. Now he’s taking over entire states. (MORE)

Slatcher closes out 48-year Sussex banking career (County Bank)
Harold Slatcher cleared off his desk and turned out the lights at County Bank last Friday. (MORE)

IRVFC knocks down Long Neck grass fire (WGMD)
Indian River Firefighters were called for a grass fire yesterday afternoon that threatened nearby structures. (MORE)

Georgetown fire caused $300,000 in damages (Cape Gazette)
The state Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a structure fire that caused about $300,000 in damages to the Georgetown Train Station on Layton Avenue on May 7. (MORE)

Junior lifeguards learn beach skills (Delmarva Now)
For the last six summers, Hayden and Griffin McWilliams have looked forward to the Fenwick Island Beach Patrol’s junior lifeguard program. (MORE)

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DelDOT will pay developers until bypass plan is settled (Delaware Online)
The state transportation department says it is legally locked into paying two wealthy housing developers in Sussex County a total of $60,000 a month to reserve land in the path of a proposed eastern bypass of U.S. 113 — even though planning for the massive highway project south of Milford has been suspended, and legislators have agreed they will not support its construction. (MORE)

Five Guys to close 3 stores (Delmarva Now)
The management of Five Guys has confirmed the three eastern Sussex County locations of the popular burger restaurant will close. (MORE)

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Earl B. Bradley wants trial by judge (Delaware Online)
Earl B. Bradley, the former Lewes pediatrician charged with sexually abusing more than 100 patients, is set to appear in New Castle County Court on Monday, apparently to waive his right to a jury trial. (MORE)

Rehoboth Police investigating residential burglary (WGMD)
Police in Rehoboth Beach are investigating a residential burglary that occurred sometime between Tuesday and Thursday of this week on Scarborough Avenue, Extended. (MORE)

Once-thriving Delaware WWII base gets a second life (Delaware Online)
After years of volunteering at Fort Miles to restore Battery 519, Dr. Gary Wray is still amazed that a 420-foot concrete bunker was built inside one of the nation’s largest sand dunes. (MORE)

Delaware Gay Unions Signing Ceremony To Take Place Wednesday (OnTop Magazine)
Delaware Governor Jack Markell will sign a civil unions bill into law on Wednesday, May 11. The law gives gay and lesbian couples most of the legal protections of marriage. (MORE)

Jack Lewis mural has new home in Lewes (Cape Gazette)
A mural of Southern Delaware beach scenes painted 40 years ago by Delaware artist Jack Lewis now has a home in the Lewes Public Library’s Children’s Wing. (MORE)

Wash. woman rides horse across US for cancer (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Lines between species are blurred for Tracy Delp, who’s been talking to animals for almost as long as she can remember. (MORE)

Native Plant Sale to benefit Inland Bays May 14 (Cape Gazette)
Visitors and locals can find plenty of butterfly-luring plants at the 7th Annual Gardening for the Bays Native Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 14, at the James Farm Ecological Preserve in Ocean View, sponsored by the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays. (MORE)