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U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester greets mayor of Harrington, Duane Bivens at the construction site of the Diamond Court Apartments.
Harrington constructing affordable housing for residents
HARRINGTON – The city of Harrington is working to stop the housing crisis one step at a time. The Diamond Court Apartments were originally built in 1986. They are now a part of a project … more
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Marijuana ordinance gets Wednesday hearing
Ahead of the initiation of state rules in July, Sussex County is moving along its own ordinance to govern cannabis businesses. more
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The concrete pipe was repaired and re-coverd with dirt in around 24 hours.
Kent County sewer main line breaks south of Dover
DOVER -- A Kent County Sewer main has broken just south of Dover, according to officials. The City of Dover asks that, due to it being a main line, residents conserve their water for the next 24 … more
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The potential Kent County lodging tax could also cover hotels in incorporated areas, meaning that the tax would stack with whatever local lodging fee is already in place.
Kent County aims for lodging tax that stacks with Dover’s
The implementation of a lodging tax has been a hot topic in Kent County over the past couple months. more
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Susan Seltzer, Nancy McAdams and Donald Trice were the winners of council terms Monday in Blades.
One newcomer, two incumbents claim Blades council seats
Incumbents Nancy McAdams and Donald Trice and newcomer Susan Seltzer emerged as the top vote-getters Monday in a Blades Town Council election that featured four candidates vying for three seats. more
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Rep. DeShanna Neal, D-Elsmere, has introduced a proposal to provide legal protections for providers of gender-affirming health care in Delaware. The measure passed the House Health and Social Services Committee on Wednesday.
Gender-affirming care legislation passes Delaware House committee
DOVER — Building off recently-enacted law that extends legal protections for providers of reproductive care, Delaware lawmakers are working to do the same for those who perform gender-affirming … more
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House Majority Whip Kerri Evelyn Harris, D-Dover, addresses members of the House Economic and Banking Committee on March 26 during consideration of a bill to put Delaware in line with federal Medicaid laws.
Medicaid pre-authorization bill heads to Delaware governor’s desk
DOVER — Under a proposal that awaits Gov. John Carney’s signature, Medicaid patients’ access to care will not be jeopardized due to prior-authorization clauses from third-party … more
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Rep. Ed Osienski, D-Newark, (left) speaks during the House Economic Committee on Tuesday. The measure extends legal protections for financial institutions ahead of Delaware's upcoming retail marijuana market.
Bill to protect banks in retail cannabis market passes Delaware House
DOVER — After years of attempts to legalize recreational marijuana in the First State, Delaware’s retail market will be up and running later this year. But, ahead of the … more
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The Field of Dreams is located on Lewis Road in Dover.
Kent County Levy Court imposes restrictions on the Field of Dreams
DOVER – An ordinance that was simply meant to correct a Levy Court oversight blossomed into a feud between the Field of Dreams and its neighboring 55+ development, Verona Woods.   The … more
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This communications tower behind the Seaford Police Department powers Delaware’s 800 MHz Digital Trunked Radio System.
Seaford OKs lease extension for communications tower
An agreement between Seaford officials and the state about a tower that powers a long-range communications system is in place for another quarter-century. more
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Rep. Ed Osienski, D-Newark.
Delaware General Assembly embarks on two-week Easter break
DOVER — Delaware’s General Assembly has begun its two-week Easter break following this week’s work, priming lawmakers for the final months of business in the 2024 legislative … more
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Dover City Hall held a Regular Council Meeting on Monday night where David C. Weiss spoke to the council on the federal law enforcement happenings in Dover.
Ambulnz to take over Dover service contract
When Ambulnz handed Dover's Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee a proposal March 12 to provide service that came in $600,000 less than the second-cheapest bid, eyebrows were raised, and the matter was tabled. more
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Thomas Hurley, President, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 27, urged Cambridge City Council to adopt a half-million to million dollar insurance policy, similar to that enacted by the Dorchester County Sheriff's Department, for each of the city's 38 police officers, to take care of survivor families and help with recruitment and retention.
Land Bank Authority of Cambridge approved
Land banking, taxes, schools, police death benefits, CWDI, and stop signs versus traffic signals were all discussed during the Cambridge City Council meeting March 25. more
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State Rep. Danny Short, a former Seaford mayor, presents tributes from the Delaware House of Representatives to Sara Lee Thomas, left, and Sue Wile, who are both retiring after 30-plus years of service with the Downtown Seaford Association.
Honors bestowed on retiring Downtown Seaford Association volunteers
SEAFORD – Whether it was the Seaford Christmas Parade, Halloween Parade, Nanticoke Riverfest, Live for Chocolate or other downtown events, it’s a pretty good bet that Sara Lee Thomas and … more
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The EPA wants to hear from Crisfield residents about coastal resiliency
CRISFIELD — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be holding discussions Saturday, April 20 with residents of Crisfield and the surrounding area to learn how people use and feel about … more
Gov. John Carney was surrounded by lawmakers and advocates as he signed a proclamation recognizing World Down Syndrome Day in the First State.
Photo gallery: World Down Syndrome Day in Delaware
DOVER - Gov. John Carney was joined by members of the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware, the Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council and lawmakers to sign a proclamation for World Down … more
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Speaker of the House Valerie Longhurst addresses members of the House Administration Committee on Wednesday during consideration of her proposal to establish a board responsible for overseeing hospital spending.
Health care spending bill passes Delaware House committee, despite opposition
Health care leaders have been vocalizing their objection to a bill to establish state oversight of hospital spending but committed to working with lawmakers on a solution to rising costs. more
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Kent County Deputy Sheriff Bob Daddio, left, discusses a recent scam with Sheriff Norman Barlow at Levy Court on Wednesday.
Kent County Sheriff’s Office issues scam alert
Kent County Sheriff Norman Barlow wants residents to know there’s no one named Williams Woodall working in his office. It’s a fictitious name recently used by a caller in an attempted scam targeting county citizens. more
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City council debates will take place in April leading up to the Milford elections on April 27.
Milford mayor announces bid to retain seat
Milford Mayor Arthur Campbell has announced that he is seeking his fourth two-year term as the leader of the city. more
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A zero-emission vehicle charges at a Blink charging outlet at Porter Ford in Newark on Friday, just outside of the University of Delaware campus.
Bill to establish electric vehicle charging rebate passes Delaware House committee, heads to floor vote
DOVER— As Delaware prepares for the implementation of zero-emission vehicle regulations, a bill that incentivizes the purchase and installation of electric-vehicle charging stations was sent to … more
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