AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSevere Weather & Power Outages: Storms swept across Delmarva Saturday night, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain and lightning. A tornado warning expired, but cleanup is still underway, with thousands still without power early Sunday—Delaware Electric Cooperative reported nearly 1,000 members out at 4 a.m., and Delmarva Power reported over 1,000 customers affected in Sussex, Talbot and Somerset. Wildfire Smoke & Health Alerts: Canadian wildfire smoke continues to haze the region, with air quality warnings in the broader Northeast and Delaware-area residents urged to take precautions as conditions shift. Waffle House Shooting (Bear): Delaware State Police say four people were injured after gunfire into a crowd at a Waffle House parking lot in Bear early Saturday; no arrests were reported and investigators are asking for tips. Local Housing: Georgetown paused approvals for new cottage housing projects while it weighs changes to a December law aimed at expanding small-home rentals. Community & Business: The Delaware State Chamber is beginning a search for its next president after Michael J. Quaranta announced he’ll retire by the end of 2026. Delaware Coast: Sea Isle City’s rapid upscaling and rising prices are fueling debate over whether the town is pricing out longtime blue-collar residents.
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