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Stacker compiled a list of highways with the most fatal crashes in Delaware using the Fatality Analysis Reporting System.

As the freighter Hvoslef sailed northward a short distance from the Delaware coast, the ship remained close to shore in an effort to avoid German submarines. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the American entry into World War II, the German high command dispatched packs of German submarines across the Atlantic. The U-boat commanders had orders to sink any vessel they encountered, and the steady stream of vessels steaming through the coastal waters of Delaware made this area an attractive hunting ground.

2ND UPDATE, 10:05 AM: A Delaware court judge did not rule in favor of either Fox or Dominion as each side seeks a ruling ahead of the election systems company’s $1.6 billion defamation suit. Dominion And Fox News Offer Dueling Views Of Defamation Law In Latest Court Filings During the past two days, attorneys for both sides have asked Judge Eric Davis to rule in their favor on motions for summary judgment, potentially forestalling a trial that is set to begin April 17. It’s unclear which way Davis will rule on the motions, but he told attorneys Wednesday that he will decide...

Delaware’s State Employee Benefits Committee votes to raise health insurance premiums for state employees by roughly nine percent in the next year. The Committee left insurance premiums for active state employees untouched for five years after the last substantial premium increase provided enough revenue to keep up with rising insurance claims.

A Delaware Superior Court judge will decide in the coming weeks if the blockbuster $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit Dominion Voting Systems has lodged against Fox News and Fox Corp. will head to trial.  Judge Eric Davis heard oral arguments for summary judgment, which turned into a two-day hearing this week on whether the...

Ramadan, the holy month of Islam, begins Wednesday, March 22, at sundown for Delaware's Muslim community. Here's what to know about the most important month of one of the largest and fastest-growing religions in the world. What is Ramadan?. Ramadan is a monthlong observance dedicated to the celebration of the...

More Delawareans will find it easier and more affordable to connect to high-speed Internet in their homes. The state has been in the midst of a broadband expansion, but the cost could still be a barrier for families and individuals. Now, the State of Delaware and communities up and down the state are looking to spread awareness about the availability of discounted Internet service, and a possible credit on a device to make it work.

National Cheesesteak Day is Friday, March 24, and there is still time to plan for the moment when your cravings kick in. Here are 19 Delaware restaurants across the state that will be calling your name, once the hunger pangs begin. ...

And Ramadan Mubarak to those who observe the holiday. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about this Muslim tradition, we have a story for you here. On Delaware Online, you’ll also find stories about Easter and Passover for 2023. And stay with us all year as we...

The Delaware Division of Public Health reports that while COVID-19 cases are low, individuals are still being hospitalized at an alarming rate. The current 7-day average for positive cases is 52.6, a significant decrease from last month, which saw a peak average of about 145 cases. Hospitalizations are also steadily...

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Lawyers for Fox News and a voting machine company tangled Wednesday over the high bar to prove defamation in a $1.6 billion lawsuit that has embarrassed the conservative network over its airing of false claims related to the 2020 presidential election. The argument is at...

Lawyers for Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems squared off in a Delaware courtroom this week and now await a judge’s ruling on whether the voting system company’s $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against the network should proceed to a jury trial. During the two-day hearing, lawyers for both sides requested Judge Eric Davis rule in…

Below is a report from the State of Delaware Public Integrity Comissin on lobbyists and lobbying activity for various legislation before the Delaware General Assembly, including marijuana legalization bills. This file can be downloaded. Mobile device users can click on download link to view the document.

Two months ago, fifth-grader Jeraniah Jackson joined the 150 students in Cape Henlopen School District’s mentoring program.   She had been disrespectful of teachers and generally not nice to people around her when someone suggested she consider the program. “It’s definitely helped,” said Jackson, who attends H.O. Brittingham Elementary in Milton. “I talk to my mentor about things that happen in ... Read More