May 1, 2015 – Delaware Liberal

(Late) Friday Open Thread [5.1.15]

By cassandra_m May 1, 201512 Comments

And what the heck is going on in Rehoboth Beach? Dogfish Head Brewing and Eats has plans to revitalize their space and the zoning board in Rehoboth turned down their variance. Because they would invite too many people to that part of downtown Rehoboth, even though the plans call for fewer restaurant seats than they have now. And one of the Zoning Board members invited Dogfish Head to move to another town. That's some economic development plan, right there.

Bridge Closure Was A Christie Revenge Plot Against Fort Lee Mayor

By jason330 May 1, 20154 Comments

A former ally of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) admitted Friday that he directed lane closures on the George Washington Bridge to punish a local politician for refusing to endorse the governor's 2013 re-election bid.

Murder, Manslaughter, and Assault charges Filed Against Officers In Baltimore

By pandora May 1, 201513 Comments

This seems like a big deal. Via TPM:

Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby announced on Friday that she had filed murder, manslaughter, and assault charges against city police officers following the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray.

Friday Daily Delawhere [5.1.15]

By Delaware Dem May 1, 20153 Comments

The Carillon at Nemours in Fairfax. It was built in 1935 by Alfred I. DuPont as a tribute to his parents and as his own mausoleum. Man, rich people. They do have big egos, don't they? Photo by xzmattzx.