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Delaware House Republican Caucus Selects Leadership for 154th General Assembly
The Delaware House Republican Caucus has selected its leaders for the 154th General Assembly. Representative Danny Short of Seaford, the most tenured member of the State House, was chosen as House Minority Leader. Representative Valerie Jones Giltner of Georgetown was selected a the House Minority Whip. This is her first leadership position with the caucus. …
Read MoreDE AG Jennings Wins Ruling Protecting Crucial Law Enforcement Funding
Delaware AG Kathy Jennings announced Friday a court victory that protects over $1-million in congressionally authorized public safety grants to Delaware – including grants intended to keep law enforcement officers safe and fight crime. This ruling by District of Rhode Island Chief Judge John McConnell blocks the federal government’s imposition of immigration-enforcement conditions on those…
Read MoreCaroline County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Dover Man for Child Neglect & DUI
On Wednesday, Caroline County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the area of Marydel and Lepore Roads west of Marydel for a vehicle blocking the roadway – with an unconscious driver. Deputies contacted the driver, 40 year old Steven Hickman of Dover – and also found his two children inside the vehicle. Deputies observed signs of impairment,…
Read MoreAG Anthony Brown Announces Settlement with Eastern Shore Landlord Over Alleged Housing Voucher Discrimination
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown Friday announced a settlement with Disney Properties, LLC. The Salisbury-based landlord owns, operates of manages about 100 rental properties on the Eastern Shore. The AG’s Civil Rights Division’s settlement resolves allegations of unlawful housing discrimination based on source of income. The company must pay $100,000 in civil penalties and made…
Read MoreEaston Man Arrested for Malicious Destruction of Property
An Easton man has been arrested on multiple counts of malicious destruction of property. Easton Police say that just after 4am Friday officers saw potted plants, gourds and pumpkins smashed along the sidewalk and in the road on Harrison Street. While removing debris from the roadway – other damage was located – including a shattered…
Read MorePublic Meetings Set for Burton Neighborhood Infrastructure Projects in Lewes
The City of Lewes will hold two workshop meetings for residents and property owners along Burton, DuPont, Johnson and Paynter to review concept drawings, ask questions and provide feedback on this already approved infrastructure improvement project. There will be a workshop on Tuesday, November 10 from 5 to 7pm for DuPont nd Paynter Avenues. The…
Read MoreDelaware Senate Republican Caucus Elects Leadership Team for 154th General Assembly Session
The Delaware State Senate Republican Caucus has voted to retain its leadership team for the upcoming 154th General Assembly. Senator Gerald Hocker of Ocean View was re-elected to his 5th term as Republican Leader and Senator Brian Pettyjohn of Georgetown was re-elected to his 4th term as Republican Whip. The elections took place Friday morning.…
Read MoreNewly Elected Ocean City Mayor Matt James and Council Members Sworn-in
Thursday night Ocean City’s new Mayor, Matt James, was sworn into office. It’s been 20 years since Ocean City voters elected new leadership and farewell remarks honoring Mayor Rick Meehan for his 41 years of service to the City – 20 of them as Mayor – were given before the newly elected Mayor and Council…
Read MoreMD DNR Seeks Public Comment for Proposed Changes to Regulations on Maryland Native Reptiles and Amphibians
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is taking public comment on proposed changes to native reptile and amphibian regulations. These regulations are designed to protect the species – and would prohibit collection of native reptiles and amphibians from the wild and limit possession, breeding, sale and trade except by special permit. Anyone who legally possesses…
Read MoreDelDOT Urges Drivers to Protect Crash Responders
DelDOT is observing National Crash Responder Safety Week, with Governor Matt Meyer issuing a proclamation urging motorists to protect emergency and transportation workers. This year’s theme is “Slow Down, Move Over. Lives are on the Line!” Drivers are reminded to slow down, move over when approaching emergency vehicles, and remain alert around crash scenes. DelDOT…
Read MoreSecond Street Water Tower in Rehoboth Beach to be Painted – Expect Closures
The water tower at Second Street and Elkins Way in Rehoboth Beach is now slated to be painted by Southern Corrosion beginning November 9th. Closures are expected on the west side of Second Street, Steve Elkins Way, and the Convention Center/City Hall parking lot during working hours – Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Convention…
Read MoreDelaware E-ZPass Website Currently Offline
Delaware E-ZPass is currently experiencing a system interruption affecting their website, ezpassde.com. TransCore, DelDOT’s third-party vendor responsible for operating the system and providing security services, alerted DelDOT that its security systems detected activity that indicated a potential threat. Out of an abundance of caution, they took the site offline. The security of the system is…
Read MoreUPDATE: Upcoming Easton Airport Runway Closures
In Easton Airport’s latest update regarding two upcoming runway closures, Runway 4/22 will be closed beginning Monday, November 16th at 8 AM and continuing until Tuesday, November 4th at 6 PM. Runway 4/22 will be closed again from Monday, November 30th at 8 AM and continuing until Friday, December 18th at 8 AM. After opening on December…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Highlights $117 Million in State Government Savings
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has released the 2026 Government Efficiency and Accountability Review annual report, highlighting 164 state agency projects and approximately $117 million in estimated lifetime savings as of July. Major initiatives include reducing state real estate costs, cutting underused fleet vehicles, streamlining business permits, and eliminating fees for DUI screening and referral services.…
Read MoreDelaware’s General Firearms Deer Hunting Season To Open 10-Day Run Friday, Nov. 13
The November general firearms season, Delaware’s most popular and bountiful deer hunting season, opens this year on Friday, Nov. 13th and runs through Sunday, Nov. 22nd. While Delaware’s statewide deer hunting season spans five months, from Sept. 1st through Jan. 31st, this 10-day season typically accounts for about 40% of the state’s deer harvest. Due…
Read MoreCambridge, MD Police Investigating Armed Robbery
Cambridge Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred outside Mercado Latino on Cedar Street on November 3rd. Police say around 6:42 p.m., two individuals approached a vehicle parked along Perimore Street, pointed a handgun at a woman inside, and stole her purse and belongings. They fled on foot. Investigators are also looking into a…
Read MoreHouse Democratic Caucus Selects Leadership for Upcoming Legislative Session
Following the November 3rd General Election, which delivered a supermajority of Democrats to the Delaware House of Representatives, the House Democratic Caucus met Wednesday to elect its leadership for the 154th General Assembly. During the caucus reorganizational meeting, members selected Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown as speaker-elect, Rep. Kerri Evelyn Harris as House Majority Leader, and Rep.…
Read MoreAttorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act. The legislation would establish minimum safety standards for social media platforms while preserving states’ authority to enact additional protections for children and teens. The renewed push follows a $17 billion multistate settlement…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Motorcycle and Car
Salisbury Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a car on October 30th. Police responded to the scene around 6:54 a.m. near the intersection of East Salisbury Parkway and Route 13. A 2011 Honda Odyssey was traveling southbound on Route 13 when it collided with a northbound 2004 Suzuki motorcycle attempting to…
Read MoreDelaware 2026 Unofficial Election Results
2026 Delaware General Election – Unofficial Results Voter turnout – 47.49%
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware to Hold Mass Drive-Thru Distributions in November
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold mass drive-thru distributions for Delaware residents in November. In Sussex County, the event will be held Friday, November 20th starting at 9:00 a.m. at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road in Georgetown. In Kent County, the mass drive thru distribution will be held Wednesday, November 18th starting…
Read MoreWorcester County Warns of Fake Permitting Fee Emails
Worcester County is warning residents and business owners about an email scam involving fake development and permitting fees. Scammers are impersonating county permitting and environmental staff, demanding urgent payments by wire transfer or through suspicious links. Officials say the emails may reference actual projects and county documents to appear legitimate. The county does not accept…
Read MoreWarehouse Fire in Salisbury Under Investigation
A fire at a vacant warehouse in Salisbury is under investigation. The blaze broke out at the site on Farmers Market Lane shortly before 5 PM on Monday, November 2nd. The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal determined that the fire started inside the warehouse, but the cause remains unknown at this time. Anyone with…
Read MoreMaryland Governor Wes Moore & Congressman Andy Harris Win Re-election – a Night for Incumbents
While the polls closed at 8pm, there were still people waiting in line to vote and Maryland Election officials delayed all results by an hour. Twenty-three precincts have not yet reported. Wes Moore has been re-elected Governor of Maryland for a second term. And incumbent Brook Lieman re-elected as State Comptroller and incumbent Anthony Brown…
Read MoreDelaware General Election Brings a Few Changes to the General Assembly & Sussex County Council
With nearly all the districts reporting there will be a few changes in Delaware, but it was a night for incumbents. Looking at statewide races, Senator Chris Coons and Representative McBride will return to Washington. In State offices Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Auditor Lydia York return to Dover. The State Treasurer’s office was won…
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