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DOVER — Changes to Loockerman Street, the main artery that runs through the city’s downtown, are coming soon.
As soon as the summer of 2025, bulldozers and backhoes will tear up the …
HARRINGTON -- Things are getting a little sweeter in Harrington.
Dairy Queen offically opened its doors to the public on May 16 serving their signature Blizzard, burgers …
Development
DOVER — On the other side of a childhood that was a struggle, Christina Boyer is confident that she has knowledge to share with young people who may find themselves in a bad place.
So, the …
Business Organizations
The MOT Rotary Club utilized a $5,000 grant last fall to improve vision in Africa, then added another $1,200 of its own funds to the same cause.
The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the nominations for its annual Excellence in Business Awards and to notify members that voting is open until May 23.
MILFORD -- The Food Bank of Delaware Milford branch is holding a plant sale on May 18.
This is the first time they will be holding the sale. It will be from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., or until …
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SCHOOLS
A Kent County educator is reaping some sweet rewards from cookie retailer Crumbl by being named its Teacher of the Year for Delaware.
GOVERNMENT
A somber mood prevailed over County Council chambers Tuesday, as its members enacted an ordinance governing cannabis establishments.
Ribbon Cutting
DOVER — Christ Church, a worship space since 1734 at South State and Water streets, may have a rich history, but its members are also thinking ahead.
With the help of the Central Delaware …
BUSINESS
The Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Coffee Connect on July 9 at The Journey: A Wesleyan Church, 255 Wilson Highway.
GRADUATION
The Food Bank of Delaware in Milford concluded its graduations for this session’s training programs with ceremonies for Culinary School and logistics students Wednesday.
Lindsay Powell-Conley hosted some special guests Friday to show off her childhood home and the menu that comes with it.
The host of “America’s Best Restaurants,” Theo Williams, along with videographer Michael Dick, visited the Elizabeth Esther Café in Smyrna for an upcoming episode of the online show.
WILMINGTON — The Delaware Department of Labor announces a new initiative to provide individuals in select registered apprenticeship programs with the opportunity to earn up to 42 college …
DOVER — Sue Harris and the Rev. Dr. G. Derrick Hodge are attending to the needs of the Dover homeless, while also assisting other individuals in need of life services.
The two are …
DOVER — Flowers or jewelry?
Maybe a good book? Wine?
Reporters from the Daily State News offer five ideas to stimulate your Mother’s Day gift giving. (Hint, hint: It’s …
After almost two months of construction over the bridge of the Mispillion River in Milford, North Walnut Street fully reopened Wednesday.
Following more than an hour of discussion Wednesday, the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission deferred action on proposed rules governing accessory dwelling units and perimeter buffer zones.
This team of writers, designers and managers has impressed the industry once again. Almost 30 industry awards were presented this month to the Independent Newsmedia team of Daily State News, …
The Loockerman Street design study team will hold a charrette Monday through May 15 for Dover residents, business owners and stakeholders to give input about revitalizing the downtown artery.
WILMINGTON — The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation announces the opening of applications for the next Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem cohort, aimed at supporting small businesses across …
The developer of a 3-acre property on northbound Dupont Boulevard in Millsboro received preliminary site plan approval from Town Council on Monday for a retail/restaurant project.