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History of African American life in Lewes is focus of new exhibit. Here's a preview
A new photographic exhibit at the Lewis History Museum offers a look at 19th- and 20th-century life for African Americans in the Sussex beach town. “Voices Heard: The History and Legacy of the Black Community in Lewes” features 28 photos on public display for the first time, many of them on loan from the Daisey Family Legacy Collection.
Delaware can kiss the problems with our schools goodbye. Here's how we can improve
For decades Delaware's public-school performance has been lacking. Currently, in the nation, Delaware ranks 4th from the bottom academically while in the top 10 for education expenditures. The remediation action to adjust this situation has focused on trying to correct the symptoms of the problem — low test scores, high costs, and discipline among them — while the cause of the problem has been ignored.
Demand to buy homes in Delaware is robust, realty agents say
Demand for home purchases remains high, according to real estate professionals. And that's pushed up prices, in what Delaware Association of Realtors president George Thomasson described as a lean toward a "seller's market" in the First State.
Road Work to Begin On Tuesday in Milford
MILFORD, DE - Milford Police Department announce road construction starting Tuesday, April 30th. MPD announced that road work will begin on Tuesday, April 30th from 8pm to 8am on NE Front Street between North Rehoboth Boulevard and North Washington Street. The construction will involve the repaving of NE Front Street.
I-ADAPT survey tool suggests flood mitigation strategies for Delawareans
The Individual Adaptation Decision and Planning Tool offered by the state's Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy and its Division of Watershed Stewardship is available for users to determine how to protect their properties from flood damage.
2 years after drug deal gone wrong near Dover, man pleads guilty to murder
A young man who shot a 33-year-old man near Dover after demanding drugs from the victim in March 2022 has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Marcus Bailey, who was 18 at the time of the shooting, also pleaded guilty to gun charges. He and prosecutors have agreed to recommend a 20- to 30-year...
Delaware families are still grappling with infant formula shortages, price hikes
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Briante and Paris Grant recently went to downtown Wilmington to pick up baby formula for their three infants. The nonprofit Harper’s Heart runs a small closet tucked away in a corner of the public library. It’s open two days a week and helps parents with babies up to 2 years old with items such as diapers, formula and clothes.
Milford man caught, arrested for allegedly robbing Magnolia woman last week
Delaware State Police have caught up with a Milford man they say robbed a Magnolia woman at her home last week. Troopers with a warrant arrested 35-year-old George Brinkley Friday, police said. Brinkley is accused of going to the victim's home early on the morning of the 19th, arguing with...
Police release name of 57-year-old bicyclist who died after failing to stop at sign
Police have identified the bicyclist who died in a crash near Felton on Friday as 57-year-old Felton resident Robert Spencer Jr. Spencer did not stop at a stop sign at Logan and Willow Grove roads, according to Delaware State Police, and rode into the path of a Chevrolet Tahoe. He was pronounced dead...
Delaware advocate for clean water remembered as PFAS regulations are implemented
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Helping people get access to clean drinking water was personal to Vikki Prettyman. She was exposed to PFAS when she was the administrator for the town of Blades,...
More than horses: Many people with Delaware ties have had Kentucky Derby success
Brad Myers, Delaware News Journal, and Chris Sobocinski, Special to Delaware News Journal. It takes a lot of people to get a horse to the Kentucky Derby. The owner buys the horse and pays the bills. The trainer sets the schedule and makes sure the horse is fit. The jockey’s decisions during a race can lead to victory or defeat.
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