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As COVID-19 has racked the country, food insecurity has become a difficult side effect nationwide. And Delaware is no exception. According to Feeding America’s 2020 study on the impact …
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Sports
NEWARK — Ryan O’Connor is Delaware’s most experienced quarterback. But he knows he’s not the Blue Hens’ only current QB who’s proven he’s capable of …
Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County will be hosting the Kitchens for Kitchens...
Dover Downs Results Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024   1st - Clm 7500 Pace $6,000 7-Feherty (Ti Tetrick) 3.00 2.20 2.10 1-Trey's Charlie (Ge Napolitano Jr)   5.00 2.80 …
Business
SALISBURY — A Salisbury jewelry store in business for more than a decade is closing its doors. Kyle Edward Fine Jewelry, located at 1131 South Salisbury Boulevard near Salisbury …
DUNDALK, Md.— More than 1,000 small businesses have sought emergency federal loans to stay afloat following the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and closure of much of the Port …
Neighbors

Diocese of Wilmington announces Eucharistic Congress: 'The Eucharist: Source and Summit' this fall

The Diocese of Wilmington has announced an upcoming major spiritual event — the Eucharistic Congress — scheduled for October 5, 2024, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean …

Community Players announce auditions for last show of season

Community Players of Salisbury’s last show of the 2023-2024 season will be the classic Cole Porter Musical “Kiss Me Kate” from June 21 to 23 at Wicomico High School Auditorium. …

Registration open for virtual Alzheimer’s, Dementia Caregivers Conference

SALISBURY — MAC’s 2024 Virtual Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Conference, “Dementia: Navigating the Journey,” will be held Wednesday, April 24. CEU registration …
Things to Do

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church to host kid-friendly silent film night

On Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church welcomes world-renowned concert organist Peter Richard Conte...
Dr. John Wesley Wright.(Courtesy photo)

Celebrating Civil Rights

The Beach to Bay Heritage Area will present their annual celebration, Civil Rights on the Shore: An Evening of History and Song s …
Ellie, left, and  Sophia became close friends at the Asbury Child Development Center.. Says Ellie,  "We met on the first day of the 2-year-old program became best friends. Now we are in kindergarten.".

Asbury Child Development Center celebrates 60 years in Salisbury

SALISBURY — Asbury Child Development Center has seen generations of Lower Shore residents pass through its preschool programs for …
Schools
A total of 482 Wor-Wic Community College students have been recognized for superior performance...
Dr. Sanjay Rai, secretary of higher education for the Maryland Higher Education Commission...
In its preparation of the teachers of tomorrow, Salisbury University’s...
Opinion
I respect the opinion of Dover City Councilman Brian E. Lewis about needing solutions for Dover’s recent shootings (“Solutions needed after rash of shootings in Dover”). But I think we need to think outside the box and come up with solutions that are needed to end the gun violence not only in Dover but in our country.
I strongly agree with Dan Shortridge’s encouraging a photo history of Delaware (“We need a Delaware Photographers’ Project”).
We are all aware of the ridiculous amounts of money that the federal government was offering states during the pandemic. Many of those states, including Delaware, used the money to increase unemployment benefits, far exceeding any amounts paid in the past, and to continue those payments far longer.
As the new Mayor of the City of Salisbury, I want to thank everyone who afforded me this great honor. As I have just completed my 18th week in the office, I have embraced a huge learning curve, and I …
Dear Mayor Randy Tayor and Salisbury City Council members, on behalf of the 100-plus members of the Greater Salisbury Committee, I write you in regards to the recent discussions about development in …
The members of the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association are deeply concerned about the potential consequences of Maryland House Bill 1258 on local journalism.
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