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Saturday, May 9, 2026

Top StoryMay 9

Lewes' Fourth Street Preserve Saves 30 Acres Amid Sussex Boom

In the heart of historic Lewes, a 30-acre forest once eyed for development has been secured as Delaware's first urban community forest. The city's $8 million triumph preserves the state's oldest deeded land, blending history, habitat, and trails. As Sussex County grapples with explosive growth, this preserve signals a bolder open-space strategy.

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