Lewes

Thomas Paine, an English-born writer influenced by anti-monarchism, authored the 1776 pamphlet 'Common Sense,' which inspired American colonists to pursue revolution against their king. A correspondent visited Lewes, the English town that shaped Paine's early life.

Lewes, Delaware faces tidal flooding and erosion due to climate change, prompting University of Delaware researchers to develop a hybrid living shoreline with native grasses, oyster shells, and artificial domes. The project, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, aims to reduce infrastructure damage, protect marine habitats, and support local businesses affected by rising seas and storms.