TGIF, Small Wonder!
How’s everybody on this fine Friday morning?
Weekend weather? Saturday is forecast to be 66 and somewhat rainy, while Sunday is predicted to be 72 and partly sunny. Catch it while you can, folks.
You know, as you (nearly) constant companion here, I feel like I read every story we offer to be sure to send you the best selection I can each day. But once in a while one will get by me. Recently, we published a story I missed. I’m offering it for you here, ICYMI too: Delaware's new Entertainment Industry Fund can help you make your next film.
Speaking of movies, here are two more stories related to movies that I did not miss the first time around, but think are worth sharing again:
It’s prom season in Delaware. Are you following along? We are planning to attend eight more proms this weekend, with more on the horizon. Enjoy!
And now, more news …
Delaware's vanity plate application process ruled unconstitutional in 'FCANCER' plate suit
A federal court on Tuesday ruled that Delaware’s regulations governing the approval of vanity license plate applications is unconstitutional, reports Xeres Wilson.
“The ruling stems from the state’s revocation of a vanity plate issued to a cancer survivor that read ‘FCANCER’ and puts the state’s program for issuing new vanity plates on hold,’’ he reports. “The ruling found that state regulators unconstitutionally censored certain vanity plates based on a subjective viewpoint in a regulatory scheme that is overly broad and arbitrarily enforced.
“State transportation officials confirmed the hold in a letter to state legislators Wednesday and in a written statement.’’
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Entertainment: Comedian Mike Epps to tickle Delaware this summer. Here's when tickets go on sale
Sports: How to buy Philadelphia Eagles tickets following 2024 NFL schedule reveal
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