DOVER—The theme of the 2024 Central Delaware Economic Summit, which took place Tuesday at the Delaware Tech Terry Campus, was Delaware’s Recreational Marijuana Industry and Local … more

DOVER — State Auditor Lydia York issued the state’s first Dual Employment Performance Audit Report since 2017 on Tuesday, which includes evaluations of employers for compliance with state … more

In presenting a proclamation declaring September Suicide Prevention Month, Dorchester County Council Vice President Mike Detmer offered alarming statistics hitting close to home, saying: “In MD, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10- to-14-year-olds, and third leading cause of death for ages 15– 34.” “According to a 2021 youth risk behavior survey conducted by local school systems and the Center for Disease Control (CDC), in the 12 months prior to the survey, 21.1 percent of Dorchester County teens attempted suicide.” “More Marylanders die by suicide than by homicide every year, the suicide rate in MD’s Rural MidShore region is 40 percent higher than the state average.” more

CAMBRIDGE — 2024 is a General Election year with the vote completing locally at 8 p.m. on Nov. 5. However, the 2024 City of Cambridge Election is not on the same schedule as the General … more

ANNAPOLIS – Scammers posing as election workers are trying to mislead Maryland voters with fraudulent text messages, prompting concerns at the State Board of Elections. The scammers are telling … more

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury has started to prepare for the upcoming Maryland Folk Festival this weekend. Officials announced that several streets in the city will be closed to … more

WILMINGTON — Marking the advances women in Delaware have made over the past seven years since its establishment, the Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy (OWAA) has released a … more

CRISFIELD — A dredge spoil site across from Woodson Elementary School has been conditionally approved by the City Council to be the place where Crisfield Solar Initiative LLC installs scores of … more

PRINCESS ANNE — Despite more interest in commercial and residential development the cost of permits, zoning changes and related technical reviews remained stuck in the past until Town … more

Six months into his job as the city’s Housing Program Manager, Ed Crosby brought positive Pine Street neighborhood news to share with Cambridge City Council at its Monday, September 9th meeting. more

DOVER—Dover City Councilman for the 2 nd District Brian Lewis hosted a community meeting for constituents Saturday afternoon at the Pitts Recreation Center.   According to Councilman … more

REHOBOTH BEACH — The medical waste washing ashore on Delmarva beaches forcing closures, reports of which began surfacing this past weekend, has been confirmed to reach Rehoboth Beach as city … more

MILFORD — After the Department of Elections’ certification of the close Sept. 10 primary election, incumbent Rep. Bryan Shupe is requesting an audit of the Republican 36 th House … more

SALISBURY — On Monday, Sept. 16, a City of Salisbury Department of Field Operations team closed the westbound lane of a 75-foot section of Isabella Street between Mill and Lake Streets for … more

DOVER — Though Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long was defeated in Tuesday’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, she will serve a brief stint as chief executive come January 2025. more

GEORGETOWN — Falling within regulations for wetlands, forest and open space, Insight Land Co. argued that its new plan for Anchors Run is superior to its 2018 original, over the objections of … more

DOVER — Recent near-breakthroughs coupled with the two breeches that have already occurred this year have led Gov. John Carney to direct the departments of transportation and natural resources … more

DOVER — Capitol Park has been home to hundreds of families since the 1950s. However, judging from the condition of its playground — including a rusty metal swing set missing two of … more

DOVER — During its regular meeting on Sept. 11, the Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission formally announced the previous closure of the public record for its part in the approval … more

The closest race in Delaware’s primary election Tuesday was decided by just 12 votes — a result that’s now being challenged. more