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Delaware House Advances Immigration Limits as Lawmakers Introduce Oversight Bills
The Delaware House passed legislation limiting state and local cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement in sensitive locations such as schools, places of worship, and healthcare facilities, while allowing exceptions for urgent public safety situations and criminal cases under court order. Separately, Rep. Mara Gorman and fellow lawmakers introduced three bills–HB 366, HB 367, and…
Read MoreTrooper Involved Shooting During A Call For Service In Queen Anne’s County
Police are investigating a trooper-involved shooting that occurred during a call for service Thursday afternoon in Queen Anne’s County. According to Maryland State Police, around 3:40 p.m. yesterday April 16th, troopers from the Centreville Barrack responded to the unit block of Sherman Way in Chester for reports of a man threatening others with a knife.…
Read MoreAAA: Gas Prices Dip Slightly, Offering Modest Relief to Drivers
Drivers are getting a break at the pumps with the slight decrease in gas prices over the last several days. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline decreased 7 cents over the past week to $4.09. After last week’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, the price for a…
Read MoreThree Schools Earn Delaware Purple Star Recognition
Three Delaware schools have earned the Purple Star School designation, recognizing them for their commitment to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children. The 2026 recipients are Caesar Rodney School District’s J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center, Lake Forest School District’s Lake Forest High School, and Providence Creek Academy charter school. The schools were…
Read MoreMatch Day Brings More Than 250 Physicians to Delaware Health Systems
The 2026 Match Day season marks a record high for Delaware Healthcare Association (DHA) hospital members, with more than 250 new physicians set to join Delaware hospitals and health systems this July through Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs. The physicians will enter residency and fellowship training across the state’s six acute care hospital systems, which…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $5.2 Million in EARN Maryland Grants to Help More than 2,000 Marylanders Train for In-Demand Careers
Governor Wes Moore announced more than $5.2 million in EARN Maryland grants to expand workforce training and job placement programs across the state. The funding is expected to help over 2,000 Marylanders gain job training and credentials, connect nearly 1,000 residents to employment, and provide upskilling for more than 1,100 current workers. The investments target…
Read MoreDover Man with Four Prior Gun Convictions Sentenced to 40 Months in Federal Prison
A Dover man has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for drug dealing and possessing a firearm following multiple prior felony convictions. U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Hall imposed the sentence. Court records show 24-year-old Deontray Watson was released from state prison in February 2024 after a prior gun conviction. Less than a…
Read MoreDenton Man Killed in Crash Involving Lawn Mower and Pickup Truck in Caroline County
A Denton, Maryland man is dead after a crash involving a Toyota pickup truck and a lawn mower in Caroline County, according to Maryland State Police. The operator of the John Deere lawn mower–42-year-old Joel Garcia–was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Toyota Tundra, a 32-year-old man, was taken to a local…
Read MoreOne Juvenile In Custody Following Armed Robbery, Another Still At Large
A 17-year-old juvenile accomplice has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery reported April 11th at the Holly Brook Apartment Complex. Laurel Police say the robbery occurred April 10th when the victim went to the 1300 block for a planned purchase. Two individuals approached him. One is accused of displaying a handgun, forcing the…
Read MoreWicomico County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Attempted Murder in Salisbury
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted murder that occurred on Richmond Avenue in Salisbury. Detectives responded to the scene of a reported shooting on Tuesday, April 14th at about 6:40 PM. One male victim was transported to TidalHealth with injuries that are not considered life-threatening. Anyone with information regarding this incident is…
Read MoreCourt Orders Delaware Department of Labor to Comply with Lawfully Issued Federal Subpoena
A federal judge has ordered the Delaware Department of Labor to comply with a Homeland Security subpoena tied to an immigration-related worksite investigation. Chief Judge Colm Connolly ruled the subpoena is valid and enforceable, requiring the state agency to turn over requested records after previously refusing. Federal officials say the decision affirms the government’s authority…
Read MoreArrest Made in November, 2025 Shooting of Occupied Home in Dover
Dover Police have arrested a 19-year-old Wilmington man in connection with a shooting that damaged an occupied home on November 28th, 2025. Malik Isabell was taken into custody without incident and is being held on $96,000 cash bail, facing multiple firearm-related charges, reckless endangering, and criminal mischief. Police say the incident happened late on November…
Read MoreEarth Day with Hikes and Volunteer Events at Delaware State Parks
Delawareans are invited to celebrate Earth Day with hikes, cleanups, tree plantings, and other events at parks and public spaces across the state through the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Parks and Recreation. Matt Ritter, director of the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation says Earth Day is a chance…
Read MoreFour Delaware Police Agencies Earn State Accreditation
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) has announced that four police departments—including the Dewey Beach Police Department, the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, the Harrington Police Department, and the Clayton Police Department—earned state accreditation from the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). As part of the rigorous process, a team of DPAC assessors ensured…
Read MoreDelaware Division of Small Business Launches Delaware Opportunity Zone 2.0 Mapping Tool
The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) has been working closely with the Office of State Planning Coordination, the Delaware State Housing Authority and the Office of the Governor to prepare for Opportunity Zones 2.0. As part of this collaboration, the State has just launched a Delaware-specific map showing the 61 census tracts eligible…
Read MoreDelaware Forest Service Launches Federal Firefighter Property Program to Support Fire Departments
The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) Wildland Fire Program has launched its Federal Firefighter Property (FFP) Program, a new initiative providing surplus federal and military equipment to fire departments across the state at no cost. Through partnerships with the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Forest Service, usable equipment is transferred to Delaware and redistributed…
Read MoreCommercial Property Fire in Dorchester County Under Investigation
A fire that occurred yesterday afternoon, April 14th, on Broad Street in Hurlock in Dorchester County is under investigation. The fire at the one-story commercial property began on the outside of the back of the building. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the blaze occurred in an approximately 50-gallon barrel containing…
Read MoreDelaware Senate Approves Plan for K–12 Health Education Working Group
Legislation in Delaware, sponsored by Senator Laura Sturgeon, has passed the Senate requesting the Department of Education to develop a working group to support and improve K–12 comprehensive health education standards and programming throughout the state. The group will gather input from parents, students, school leaders, and agencies to recommend updates to Delaware’s health standards.…
Read MoreWednesday is TAX DAY
REMINDER: Wednesday is April 15 – TAX DAY! Federal taxes are due today. If you opt for an extension – that does not give you an extension to pay – only to file. You will have to pay if you owe the federal government. Delaware State Taxes are NOT due until April 30.
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Will Continue Litigation & Appeal Chancery Court Decision and Applications for Opioid Settlement Funding Now Available
UPDATED – 04/14/26 – After three weeks off for Spring Break, the Sussex County Council was back in session Tuesday. The meeting began with appeals from three residents – one coming from Smyrna – asking the Council to appeal the Chancery Court decision that approves a conditional use application, which had been denied by the Council…
Read MoreNorthbound Route 1 Bridge at Route 16 to be Open to Traffic Wednesday
The Route 1 northbound bridge over Route 16 will be open to traffic on Wednesday! DelDOT officials warn northbound motorists to expect delays this evening as the contractor will be working to shift the traffic pattern onto the new bridge. The over $40-million project is expected to be fully completed this summer. Additional information from…
Read MorePortion of Lewes to Georgetown Trail to Close Thursday 12-8am for Herbicide Application
The DelDOT will be closing the Lewes to Georgetown Trail between Cool Spring and Savannah Roads on Thursday, April 16 for Herbicide Application for vegetation control. The closure will begin at midnight and end at 8am Thursday – pending weather. The Delaware Department of Transportation and its hired contractor only apply herbicides that are registered…
Read MoreWorcester County Board of Education Employee Charged with Financial Misconduct
The former Chief Academic Officer for Worcester County Schools has been charged with multiple offenses arising from alleged financial misconduct involving School Board funds. Denise Shorts submitted her intent to vacate her position with the school system on March 26 – the Board of Education is expected to act on the separation at the April…
Read MoreMD DNR Adopts New Speed Limit in Marshyhope Creek in Dorchester County
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has combined two existing speed zones in Marshyhope Creek, which is a tributary of the Nanticoke River, into one continuous speed zone. The speed limit for the entire area is 6 knots at all times. This became effective on Monday, April 13. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON THE REGULATION…
Read MoreGov. Wes Moore & Legislative Leaders Laud Utility RELIEF Act – Bill Now Waits for Governor’s Signature
UPDATED – 04/14/26 – The Utility RELIEF Act was approved by the General Assembly and House Bill 1532 is now awaiting Governor Moore’s signature. ===================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 04/13/26 – Governor Wes Moore and leadership of the Maryland House and Senate today/Monday announced an agreement to advance the Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for…
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