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5 Must-Try: Best Bakeries in Delaware
—These delightful bakeries across Delaware satisfy local cravings with premium, freshly baked loaves of bread, desserts, and treats. From peach pie doughnuts to Jewish rye bread, gluten-free blueberry muffins to golden croissants, these sweet spots are sure to please. 1. Old World Breads in Lewes. Old World Breads in Lewes,...
Memorial Day guide 2024 for Delawareans
The unofficial start of summer is around the corner, which means plenty of beach travel, lots of outdoor events and – most importantly – ways to honor American heroes whose legacy is what Memorial Day is about. Throughout the First State, there’s a plethora of family-fun festivities and ceremonies being held to pay respect to the nation’s fallen soldiers. Weather ... Read More
NCCo takes another step to curb light pollution
Light pollution was on many Delawareans’ minds in mid-May as they sought dark places to observe the northern lights. And a few days later New Castle County Council unanimously approved an ordinance to reduce light pollution. “Ordinance 23-122 only affects new commercial construction projects (or significant redevelopment projects), and at its most basic simply ensures that light and energy ... Read More
Bipartisan bills build on Delaware House efforts to protect state retiree benefits
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect a Delaware Supreme Court ruling issued in April that overturned a lower court ruling issuing a stay on the state's switch to Medicare Advantage. A package of three bipartisan bills introduced in the Delaware House of Representatives will build on earlier efforts to protect...
'Permit to purchase' suit, most baby popular names, Memorial Day preview
Hey, there, Delawareans. Welcome to yet another brand-spanking new, still-wet-behind the ears work week. Let’s make it a good one, shall we? And it’s not just any week … we are almost at Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer. Woot! Headed to the beaches? Check out our Summer Guide. ...
Speak Up: DSU graduating class marks highest average GPA in university history
Delaware State University's Class of 2024 suited up in their caps and gowns to take to the stage May 10 for its undergraduate commencement in Dover. Though there was wind and drizzle, spirits were bright, especially when university president Dr. Tony Allen announced that this year's class is not only the biggest in history but also holds the highest collective GPA.
'Swatting' threat charges, weird Delaware laws, COVID FliRT variant update
How’s your Sunday so far? It should be nicer out today, with the elusive sun making a rare appearance. Here’s the forecast. The First State Airshow continues today under bluer skies. Here are details. If there’s one thing I always enjoy, it’s hearing more Delaweirdness. Silence in church,...
Speak Up: Dover mayor's State of the City address talks violence, economic development
Dover City Council's meeting May 14 featured several large agenda items. It saw not only the election of a council president in David Anderson but Mayor Robin R. Christiansen's State of the City address, as well.
Sipple: How about fashioning Dover after Williamsburg?
I really don't think retail is the future of downtown Dover. I think Dover needs to consider a Williamsburg, Virginia-type setting. Dover doesn't really seem to take advantage of its history and historical buildings.
Traffic signals to be removed near City Hall
After a studying traffic patterns and delays at two intersections in downtown Milford, Century Engineering is recommending to DelDOT and the city that traffic signals at the corner of Causey Avenue and Walnut Street as well as at Southeast and Southwest Front Street be removed permanently. “Particularly with new people on council, we felt we needed to explain how this ... Read More
Delaware looking ahead with huge celebration of America's 250th anniversary
In 2026, the United States will celebrate its Semiquincentennial, marking the 250th anniversary of America's independence. The occasion is poised to be one of the most significant moments in American history, and Delaware is actively participating in its preparation. Established by Congress in 2016, America250 was created to plan and...
Physicians file to unionize to address understaffing, corporatization at ChristianaCare
Over 400 physicians at ChristianaCare have filed to become the first physician-led union in Delaware. The group outlined four major issues it hoped to address in the announcement of the filing: patient safety concerns due to understaffing; professional autonomy and decision-making power; "threat of corporate influence" on medical decision-making; and the "moral injury" caused by a lack of administrative support.
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