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Sussex County Memorial Day celebration on Georgetown Circle Sunday
GEORGETOWN - Memorial Day, the day that commemorates all of the women and men who have died while in military service, will be observed Sunday, May 26 on the Circle. The traditional Sussex ...
DART Beach Bus back in service May 20. Plus, where to find more free beach parking
Whether you frequent the beach during the summer or have a few short trips to visit friends planned, paying for parking can be just as much of a headache as finding it. While most parking areas at the Delaware beaches require payment or passes to park, some spots are offering limited free parking for whoever gets to it first.
Delaware lawmakers support new inspector general’s office to increase transparency
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Some lawmakers are advocating for legislation they say could help the state of Delaware be more transparent when there are incidents of theft, waste and mismanagement of taxpayer dollars.
Poll: Who should be the next Delaware Student of the Week?
The academic year is winding down. And many standout students deserve recognition, filling the halls of Delaware schools. Like our long-running athlete-of-the-week feature that honors athletic achievement alongside reader voting, Delaware Online/The News Journal is honoring a "Delaware Student of the Week" across high schools. The award looks to highlight academic excellence, extracurricular activities, volunteerism, perseverance and more attributes that make up the lives of young scholars.
One of the Mid-Atlantic’s Favorite Foods Has Roots in Chester County
Scrapple, popular in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey, has some historic roots in Chester County. In neighboring Delaware and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic states, one of the favorite foods that is often eaten for breakfast is scrapple, a rectangle-shaped pork relative of sausage, writes Andre Lamar for Delaware Online. Scrapple...
Charges pending against Seaford man in fatal crash
Charges are pending against a Seaford man after a crash in Maryland that left a man and woman dead. Maryland State Police say Jay Richard Bynum was driving northbound in the southbound lanes of Route 13 near Saint Luke's Road in Wicomico County shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday when his SUV slammed into a sedan.
10 new Delaware restaurants offer everything from Mongolian stir-fry to takeout crab cakes
Restaurant operators are cautiously optimistic about sales this year, with nearly 8 in 10 predicting an increase (33%) or at least holding steady (45%) from 2023 levels, according to the National Restaurant Association. Operators are slightly less optimistic about profitability, due to increased food costs and wages. ...
Bills aim to boost diverse curriculums, sexual-assault awareness training: Education roundup
While school is winding down for many, Legislative Hall is buzzing right along. And from student mental health and child care, to diverse curriculums and required sexual-assault awareness training, the two have been intersecting quite a bit lately. To catch up, keep scrolling. ...
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
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...
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