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Kent County honors former state senator who led organization of statewide paramedic system
The former Delaware representative and senator who led the establishment of the statewide paramedic service has been honored by Kent County with a paramedic station named in his honor. The county's station at 5100 Wheatleys Pond Road in Smyrna was renamed the Bruce C. Ennis Paramedic Station. Ennis was lauded...
Delaware is investigating UI trust fund vulnerabilities for possibility of more thefts by state employees
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Delaware’s Auditor of Accounts has an open investigation into the 2023 theft of more than $181,000 from the unemployment insurance trust fund by a former state employee, Gov. John Carney recently told WHYY News.
State forfeiture limits bill gets bipartisan appreciation
A new bill that would limit the power of the state to seize assets from Delawareans was applauded in the House Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee Tuesday. House Bill 280, sponsored by Rep. Kim Williams, D-Marshallton, prohibits assets from forfeiture if they are near controlled substances or with trace amounts of such. The bill points out that legal presumption ... Read More
Citing ‘burnout,’ doctors with ChristianaCare file papers to form system’s first labor union
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Doctors employed by Delaware’s dominant medical system, ChristianaCare, have petitioned the National Labor Relations Board to vote on forming a union, WHYY News has learned. Two-thirds of...
Mental health is focus of Middletown events
Having conversations about mental health is the focus of a weeklong series of gatherings being hosted by a local sorority chapter in New Castle County. The Alpha Alpha Tau Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority has organized the initiative.
Powerball winning numbers for Monday, May 13, 2024 lottery drawing worth $47 million
After there was no grand prize winner from Saturday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot for Monday is up to $47 million with a cash value of $22 million. Ready to try your luck with Powerball? Here's everything you need to know. ...
Concord Mall shooting, 'white picket fence' towns, Summer Guide
Welcome to another brand spanking new, still-wet-behind the ears work week. I sure hope all the moms out there had a good Mother’s Day with those they love. Many people dream of their idea of a perfect home in their idea of a perfect neighborhood. Looking for 'white picket fence' lifestyle? These Delaware places have it, survey says. What do you think?
Loving Both Cars And Jesus: Delaware Race Ministry Enjoying ‘Best Year Yet’
DOVER, Del. — Delaware Raceway Ministry is running strong after 31 years. And though the ministry techniques have evolved, the emphasis remains the same: sowing seeds, building relationships and sharing Jesus. Volunteers from at least seven Maryland/Delaware churches, along with a few other local churches, worked together to serve...
After major pushback, Delaware's hospital cost review board bill to see vote. What changed?
A proposal to create a hospital cost review board in Delaware quickly garnered opposition among health care providers. While the Delaware House of Representatives approved the measure with some changes, continued discussions have prompted additional amendments to the original bill. Stakeholders now say the changes to be made by the...
Incyte in line for $14.8M state grant to expand in Wilmington
Incyte Corp, which gave up on a bid to build a five-story building near Wilmington Friends School, is in line for a $14.8 million grant from the state to expand in Wilmington. The agenda for the Council on Development Finance’s meeting on Monday, May 20, says Incyte is requesting a Delaware Strategic Fund grant in that amount. Usually, by the ... Read More
Fans can drive around Dover Motor Speedway on July 20 to benefit Laps For Charity
Speedway Children’s Charities, Dover Motor Speedway chapter is offering a rare opportunity for Monster Mile fans to drive their personal vehicle on the World’s Fastest One-Mile Oval. Dover Motor Speedway’s latest Laps For Charity event is set for Saturday, July 20, where fans can drive multiple circuits around...
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