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McDonald's bringing $5 value meal to menu in June. Here's where to get it
McDonald's got the message loud and clear, now they're doing something about it. The fast-food giant was hit with backlash after the New York Post reported in July that a McDonald's at a Connecticut rest stop was charging $18 for a Big Mac combo meal. In February, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski committed to an affordable menu in 2024.
Police ID 54-year-old man fatally shot last week by a teen boy
A 54-year-old man who was shot dead last week following an argument with a teen boy has been identified by Dover Police as Randy Bolden. The 17-year-old Dover boy has been charged with murder and two gun offenses and taken to Stevenson House Detention Center on $535,000 cash bail. According...
One injured in late-night Dover shooting
DOVER, Del. – A shooting late Monday night left one person injured in Dover. Police say they were called to the unit block of South New Street at around 10:45 p.m. for a report of shots fired. It was discovered that a home occupied by a 60-year-old and 70-year-old was damaged, but neither was injured. While police were at the scene, they learned that a 24-year-old Dover man had arrived at Bayhealth Kent Campus with a gunshot wound to his arm.
Dover Air Force Base to Host First State Air Show May 18-19
DOVER, DE– Dover Air Force Base will open its doors to the public May 18 and 19 for the First State Air Show. Gates will open at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, with performances starting at 11:30 a.m., weather permitting. The event is free to the public. The headlining...
York County woman charged with hate crime in Holocaust memorial vandalism in Delaware: DOJ
Authorities allege a Stewartstown woman vandalized a Holocaust memorial on the University of Delaware campus and made antisemitic statements earlier this month, according to the Delaware Department of Justice. Jenna Kandeel, 23, has been charged with hate crime, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, according to a news release and Mat Marshall, a spokesman...
Memorial Day 2024 ceremonies and parades in Delaware
Following the first official weekend of summer comes a day of remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 27, this year, means plenty of local ceremonies and parades around the state. Poppies, a common symbol for fallen military members, and American flags will be aplenty...
Habitat for Humanity to host 3rd annual Rock-The-Block event
DOVER, Del. – Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity is hosting its 3rd annual rock the block event. It’s all about getting Dover’s community members out to revitalize their city. The event will feature a pollinator planting garden, a community clean up and mural painting,. culminating in a...
Delaware is in for a mix of sunshine and showers this weekend. Here's the weather forecast
Although most of us might be eager for early glimpses of summer heat, this weekend’s forecast includes a bit of rain. Here’s the forecast for Delaware over the next few days. What is the weather like in Delaware?. The National Weather Service forecasts “above average conditions into the...
Longtime Delaware politician dies, Real ID deadlines, Blue Hens baseball basher
Hope the sun rose on a day filled with endless possibilities, and you get to have your pick. It’s Throwback Thursday, so here is a flashback to a diner with a plane stuck in its roof. You might remember it if you have lived in the First State for a long time. It’s part of Patricia Talorico’s on-going Do You Remember Series, which is lots of fun.
‘Trying to get 1 vote, 2 votes’: Delaware gubernatorial candidates woo fellow Democrats, 1 small group at a time
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. It’s a weeknight in northern Delaware’s working-class suburbs, and the three Democrats running for governor politely take turns sharing their platforms and answering the questions of barely three dozen party loyalists.
Vanity plate lawsuit, 'permit to purchase' law, moviemaking in Delaware
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.
Home care advocates ask lawmakers for change in Dover
DOVER, Del. – Home care advocates rallied in Dover Thursday, calling for the First State to raise its Medicaid reimbursements for private duty nursing. Over the last three years, those reimbursements have been increased by 21.5% for private duty nursing Medicaid rates. Additionally, MLTSS Medicaid rates saw a 13-16% increase. However, advocates say it’s not enough. Many families who rely on in-home medical care continue to go without it when there aren’t enough nurses to cover their needs.
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