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Delaware high school is No. 1 (again) at national culinary showdown. What did they cook?
Caesar Rodney High School in Camden once again cooked up a championship title at a national culinary competition that's considered 'Top Chef" for American high schoolers. The event was held over the weekend in Baltimore. Delaware students Melia Stamper, Shannon Powell, Ralph Figueroa, Carys Raber, and Zoe Rowe at the...
Why letters to Delaware inmates will now be routed through Las Vegas, delaying delivery
At any point in Delaware, you will find yourself no further than 30 miles or so from the state's nearest prison. However, when a person in Delaware mails a letter addressed to a person held in one of the state's four prison facilities, that correspondence must travel more than 4,000 miles, to Las Vegas, before eventually returning to Delaware and its intended recipient.
Inmates' letters go to Vegas, the need for diverse blood donations, extreme weather plans
Good morning, Small Wonder. Well, we’ve had a little taste of summer. How are you enjoying it so far?. I want to start today off with a reminder that as the summer months approach, the need for blood donations increases. Your two-for-Tuesday today is two stories about the blood supply:
Grant alert: How to obtain assistance for education, respite and security for nonprofits
Welcome back to the Community Bulletin Board, a digest of resources and events to keep Delaware communities well-connected and informed. This month learn about opportunities for career training and assistance, respite vouchers for caregivers and grants for nonprofits at risk of attack. Free education assistance for career development. The Delaware...
Who has Working Families endorsed for Delaware governor, General Assembly?
The Working Families Party has endorsed former Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Collin O'Mara for state governor. The political party also announced endorsements of seven other state House of Representatives candidates. Former Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary and Democratic candidate for governor...
Celebrate history and family fun at Dover Days with parade, music, fireworks
The 91st Dover Days festival will blend history with family fun beginning Friday evening, May 3, and continuing all day Saturday, May 4, on State Street, The Green and Legislative Mall. Admission is free both days, but there are fees for some activities provided by vendors. Food and refreshments will...
Speak Up: How do you feel the housing situation stands in Delaware?
We've been reporting on housing data in the First State and whether there are enough affordable residences for citizens of every financial status. What are your thoughts? Are there too many new developments going up? How can the number of lower-cost rentals be increased? Are the prices to buy single-family homes getting too high?
With extreme weather ahead, Delaware wants communities to develop 'resiliency strategies'
A bill approved by the state Senate would require communities to include 'resiliency strategies' in their comprehensive plans. Communities would be required to follow the Delaware Climate Action Plan in creating future comprehensive plans. Senate Bill 237 now goes to the state House of Representatives for consideration. Legislation passed by...
Delaware Gov. John Carney launches campaign for mayor of Wilmington
WILMINGTON, De. - Delaware Governor John Carney has launched his campaign to become mayor of The First State's largest city. Carney, 67, announced his candidacy for mayor of Wilmington, a city that boasts a population of more than 71,000. The democrat decided to run for the mayoral position after current...
One race weekend and no Firefly doesn't mean fewer events at the Dover Motor Speedway grounds
Even though its only NASCAR race weekend of the year is over, that doesn’t mean Dover Motor Speedway will go dark for the rest of the year. Even with Firefly not on the schedule, there will be no shortage of events at Dover Motor Speedway and the surrounding property.
Key Properties delays request on Route 1 land
Sussex County Planning and Zoning was supposed to hear a request from Key Properties to change land east of Route 1, across from Bayhealth Sussex Campus, from residential to commercial. A few days before the hearing, Key Properties pulled the request. This request had come before the Sussex County board previously and been approved, only to be denied by Sussex ... Read More
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