American life is roaring back as a slew of states eased or dropped pandemic restrictions in time for Memorial Day weekend and are preparing to lift the few remaining coronavirus control measures, from mask mandates to restaurant capacity limits, in the coming weeks.
Memorial Day in America
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A member of the armed forces takes part in the Flags-In ceremony, where over 1,000 service members place flags in front of more than 260,000 headstones in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., May 27, 2021. (REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque)
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Memorial Day is a national holiday observed in the United States on the last Monday in May. This year, Memorial Day is observed on May 31.
It is the day when Americans honor the women and men who have died fighting in America’s wars. For most Americans, however, it is the unofficial start of summer.
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce held its Awards Luncheon and board members installation May 6 at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats. An event that usually draws well over 100 business representatives and local officials from across.
Delaware News Journal
From frying french fries to greeting guests, Delaware’s coastal businesses rely on a strong workforce to meet the tourists and residents who flock to their favorite restaurants, hotels and shops in the summer months.
But as more people get vaccinated and make plans to hit the beaches in coming months, “help wanted” signs remain in many windows up and down the coast.
Some business owners have called this year’s hiring season a “nightmare,” while others in the hospitality industry worry that an employee shortage may worsen if the state further lifts COVID-19 restrictions and capacity limits.