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Delaware nonprofit calls for oversight hearings into theft of taxpayer funds by former state worker
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The Delaware Coalition for Open Government (DelCOG) is calling on the General Assembly to hold oversight hearings into why the state never disclosed that a former state worker stole more than $181,000 from the unemployment insurance trust fund in 2023. They also accused two state agencies of violating the law by not including the information in recent reports.
165 free outdoor concerts to jam out this summer in Delaware
It’s that time of year again – dust off the lawn chairs, shake out the blankets and get ready to jam out on summer nights in Delaware. The annual outdoor concert series is back at multiple locations throughout the state, and all shows are free to attend for families planning night-outs on a budget. The largest summer concert series is ... Read More
Artesian Water seeks water rate increase for first time in nearly a decade
Artesian Water received temporary authorization in November 2023 to increase water rates in Delaware 14.6%. The Delaware Public Service Commission on June 12 will hold a hearing to discuss the total rate increase the utility company wants of 15.2%. Artesian, like other water utility companies, say the rate increases are...
Top Delaware events in June – concerts, festivals, family fun this summer
Delaware promises to serve up a mean June that offers a sizzling lineup of festivals, concerts and other cool events that will entertain you this summer. Here are 18 can't-miss events in the First State that you can dive into in June. ...
Delaware has dozens of free movies to watch this summer — get your popcorn ready!
You might have 99 problems this summer but finding a free movie in Delaware isn't one of them. With screening locations from Wilmington to the beaches, we've highlighted dozens of free movies that you can check out after Memorial Day and into September. Kent County Public Library, Dover. The Capital...
Pride parades, events around Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — To celebrate Pride Month and local LGBTQ+ communities, many cities and towns across the Delaware Valley are hosting marches and festivals throughout June and July.From Philadelphia's massive march and festival to parades in the Poconos and Jersey Shore, here's a look at some of the upcoming Pride Month celebrations happening around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.PennsylvaniaPhilly Pride March and FestivalPhilly Pride, one of the largest pride marches and festivals in the country, starts Sunday, June 2 at 10:30 a.m. The march begins at 10:30 a.m. at 6th and Walnut streets and ends in the Gayborhood,...
Delaware offers little explanation for why embezzlement issues never publicly disclosed
The Delaware Department of Labor offered little explanation as to why an embezzlement investigation into the state’s unemployment insurance fund was never disclosed by the department until media outlets began asking questions. The department confirmed Thursday night that former unemployment insurance administrator Michael Brittingham was found embezzling more than $181,000 from the state’s...
D-Day news rang out across Delaware as the bells tolled
At 7:45 a. m., the bell of All Saints’ Episcopal Church at Rehoboth Beach rang to announce the first of its new schedule of daily services for the summer season. At the entrance to the church on Olive Street, rector the Rev. Nelson W. Rightmyer greeted worshipers. Rev. Rightmyer...
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