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TRAFFIC ALERTS & GAS PRICES: BEST GAS PRICES: $3.61 at Exxon Station near entrance to Rehoboth Beach ... Light to moderate traffic. All four lanes of the Indian River Inlet Bridge are open. Pedestrian walkway across the bridge is open.

Traffic Alerts and Info: Memorial Day through Labor Day avoid travel on mid mornings or early afternoons on Saturdays as this is "Moving In Day" for weekly renters, and traffic is usually very heavy. If you must travel on Saturday, be in the downtown parking areas by 9:00am. Avoid leaving Rehoboth Beach late Sunday afternoons, as well as early Monday mornings. On rainy days, Route 1 is very congested due to outlet shoppers. Be sure to exercise caution and patience during your travels on Route 1 as there are many last minute lane changes and turns made. For a live traffic update: Listen to 1380AM on your radio or go to www.deldot.gov/information/travel_advisory. Live beach traffic cameras: click here.

It's a Law!!! No texting or talking on cell phone unless a Blue-tooth device is used. Must have "hands free".

Pay-by-Phone-Parking
A system for pay-by-phone parking is coming to Rehoboth Beach in 2012. Drivers will be able to pay for parking with a credit card by dialing a phone number or using a smart-phone application. This new system will replace the credit card system now in place on the first two blocks of Rehoboth Avenue. This will not eliminate the ability to pay for parking with quarters. For more information about pay-by-phone parking, visit www.parkmobile.com.

Parents Magazine Names Rehoboth Beach one of Top Ten Family Friendly Beaches
In the June 2013 Parents Magazine, Rehoboth Beach was named as one of the 10 best beach towns for families. To read the article, click here.

Rehoboth Beach Historical Society Seeks Public's Help for Next Exhibit
The Rehoboth Beach museum will open a new exhibit-"Beach Eats"-Memorial Day 2013. The RB Historical Society asks that you search around the house or attic for keepsakes of your favorite Rehoboth Beach eateries from childhood-adulthood. These objects can be designated as a donation or on loan for the duration of the exhibit. The exhibit will include the "long gone" wooden hotels of the 1900's and bring to light the evolution of restaurants serving residents and visitors alike. For more information, call 302-227-7130 or visit www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.

Lewes Historical Society Offers Summer Internship Opportunities
LHS is seeking applicants for an internship position assisting in public history in Lewes. The internship is open to all undergraduates with preference given to majors in history, art history, archaeology, or library science. Exposure/experience with GIS, website/blog development and databases is preferred but not required. There will be a small stipend for the summer and LHS will ensure living arrangements for the intern. Please visit www.historiclewes.org for information and application.

On-Street Parking Spaces for Scooters/Mopeds
City of Rehoboth Beach has created 29 parking spaces specifically for Scooters and Mopeds. These spaces are being provided free of charge. Locations are as follows: 8 spaces on the north side of Baltimore Avenue between the Boardwalk & First Street, East of Jam; 8 spaces on the south side of Wilmington Avenue between the Boardwalk & First Street, West of Mariachi's; 5 spaces on the south side of Wilmington Avenue between First and Second Street, mid-block; 8 spaces in the northeast corner of the Martin's Lawn parking lot near the Senior Center. Maps will be available at the Rehoboth Beach Police Station, Main Street Offices and the Chamber's Visitor Center.

Yesteryears Photographic Emporium's Photographers Win Awards
Kamila Bikbulatova, Bryant Bredbenner and Kate Gooding were recognized at the 2013 Antique and Amusement Photographers International Photo Contest held in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 8. Bikbulatova, Bredbenner and Gooding received a total of 4 awards at the event.

Rehoboth Beach recognized as one of "Top 20 Best Vacation Destinations" for the summer
Frommer's has named Rehoboth Beach as one of the country's "20 Best Vacation Destinations" for the summer due to an abundance of family-friendly events during the summer, seafood, lovely sunsets and outdoor recreation opportunities. To read the article, please click here.

Rehoboth Beach after Replenishment
To see what our beaches look like now, click here.

Rehoboth Beach Chosen As One Of The Top 10 Beaches in Nation for Families
In an article dated April 17, 2012, Rehoboth Beach was chosen by Family Vacation Critic as a beach for families due to water and beach cleanliness, water safety for young children, and activities close to the beach for the whole family. To read the full article, click here.

Rehoboth Beach Chosen As One of the Top 10 Bike Friendly States
The Delaware Department of Transportation has been informed that the League of American Bicyclists released their ranking of bicycle-friendly states and Delaware ranked 10th in the nation. To read more, click here.

Delaware Beaches Get Five Star Rating
Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach have been rated as Super Star Beaches by the Natural Resources Defense Council. The NRDC rates for swimming water quality and for following best practices such as testing water quality more than once a week and postings advisories and closings both online and on the beach. To read the complete report visit NRDC's website. 2012.

Travel site ranks Rehoboth among top 10 U.S. Boardwalks
Shermans Travel.com, a leading travel Web site, recently named Rehoboth Beach one of the ten best American boardwalks. Editors surveyed the nation from coast to coast, and based their picks on criteria such as amusements, food, activities, live entertainment, people watching, and history.

Rehoboth expands parking for disabled.
The Board of Commissioners voted to list the new parking spots in its code at a July 16, 2010, meeting. The new locations in Rehoboth Beach are: Two at Dos Locos Restaurant, Two at Nicola Pizza, Two at the Greene Turtle, Four in the ocean block of Maryland Avenue, One at Grenoble Place, and One at Baltimore Avenue. The city has also been working to make the corners of intersections accessible, as well.

Delaware Beach Life Magazine
Featuring top-notch writing and beautiful photography, this magazine is produced not only for those who live at the beach year-round, but also for part-time residents, seasonal visitors, and ''armchair travelers'' who just want to keep in touch. 302-227-9499, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Other Local Media
Cape Gazette 17585 Nassau Commons Blvd. Lewes, DE 19958 302-645-7700 Fax: 302-645-1664	Delaware Today Magazine 3301 Lancaster Ave., Suite 5-C Wilmington, DE 19805 800-285-0400
Delaware Beachcomber Rehoboth 302-227-9466	TRAFFAX of Delmarva Traffic Reporting Network Know Before You Go! 302-245-0304
Delaware Coast Press Rehoboth 302-227-9466	Wave Newspaper Coastal Hwy., Bethany Beach 302-537-1881
Delaware State News Dover: 302-674-3600 Sussex County Reader Services: 302-644-6317	WGMD Talk Radio 92.7 WBOC TV-16 WMDT TV-47

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