Posts Tagged ‘new year’s day’
New Year’s Day Ranks Among Deadliest Days on U.S. Roadways
The New Year’s holiday consistently ranks among the year’s deadliest days for alcohol-related traffic fatalities. “According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 13,384 people died in drunk driving crashes in 2021.” Jana Tidwell, who is the manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic says with many people celebrating the New Year and then…
Read MoreUPDATED: Additional Woodland Ferry Closure Dates
UPDATED – 01/02/24 – DelDOT officials will close the Woodland Ferry at 11:30am Wednesday, January 3rd for the day and at 11:30am Thursday, January 4th for the day. ===================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/29/23 – The Woodland Ferry will be closed from December 30th through New Year’s Day, according to DelDOT. The ferry will also be…
Read MoreDel. State Parks Invite You To Take A Hike Jan. 1st
Delaware State Parks will offer a total of 17 First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day, as part of a national movement sponsored by America’s State Parks to encourage people to ring in the new year with some activity while enjoying the great outdoors. Hikes are self-guided and there is no need to register in…
Read MoreDART Adjusts Services For Holidays
DelDOT and DART have released schedule updates for the Christmas and New Year’s Day weekend: Reduced “Holiday” Service would be offered in New Castle County on Routes 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 25, 28, 31, 33, 40, 44, 46, 47, 54, 55, 64 and 301 operating its Saturday schedule, on…
Read MoreFirst Day Hikers Welcome At State Parks
If you are planning to take part in a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day, earlier might be better than later. Rain looks likely for the afternoon. State parks across the nation welcome visitors each January 1st to take to the trails. This year’s hikes will be self-guided. Visitors to Delaware State Parks are…
Read MoreOC Buses Will Be Free Thursday
Riding the bus will be free in Ocean City on the final day of 2020. Ocean City buses will run New Year’s Eve from 6:20 a.m. Thursday until 1:00 a.m. Friday. Later New Year’s Day, service will resume with a special offer to ride all day for three-dollars. Buses will run every 20 minutes Thursday…
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