Joe Ciccanti
Drivers are getting a break at the pump as the summer travel season heats up. For the first time since March 30th, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down to $3.99. This marks nearly 4 straight weeks of declines. Crude oil prices are down as the U.S. and Iran reach a…
Delaware State Police have arrested a 26-year-old Bridgeville man for felony gun and drug charges following a traffic stop Tuesday in Camden. On June 16th, at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Delaware State Police Kent County Special Investigations Unit were patrolling Berrytown Road near Willow Grove Road when they saw a Dodge Durango commit…
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved funding to support the construction of bulkheads, piers, storm drains, utilities, and a boat ramp at Somers Cove Marina. This Marina plays a vital role in Crisfield and for Smith Island. Senator Mary Beth Carozza, who wrote a letter in support of the funding prior to approval,…
A bill providing state tax relief for tipped workers has cleared a House committee. The proposed legislation, sponsored by State Representative Jeff Hilovsky, would allow eligible workers to deduct up to $15,000 in tip income from their Delaware state taxes. The tax break would sunset at the end of 2029 unless renewed. House Substitute 1 for House…
DNREC opened the new Delaware Environmental Laboratory near Smyrna today with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. This state-of-the-art facility features scientific analysis of emerging contaminants such as PFAS, water quality testing and early detection of human and animal diseases in Delaware. Participants in the ceremonial ribbon cutting included DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson along with representatives of the state’s…
With the United States of America’s 250th anniversary as well as the 4th of July falling on a Saturday this year, we can expect very heavy trafffic during that holiday period. Jana Tidwell, who is the manager of public and government affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic, tells the Talk of Delmarva travelers are planning accordingly…. Â …
Clothing Our Kids of Sussex County has received a $10,000 grant from the Freeman Foundation’s FACES Program. The nonprofit spends more than $156,000 annually on new school clothing for local children, and officials say the grant will help provide complete clothing packages for up to 34 students, with each child receiving a complete package that…
State Representative Valerie Jones Giltner will host a healthcare town hall on Monday, June 22nd, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sussex Academy of Arts & Sciences, located at 21150 Airport Road in Georgetown. The event will feature a panel discussion with local hospital systems on planned innovations aimed at addressing gaps in healthcare…
A Queens, New York man has been sentenced to 275 months in federal prison for his role in a coast-to-coast cocaine trafficking conspiracy that supplied drugs to Delaware and other East Coast states. Federal prosecutors say 65-year-old Brahmananda Prasad transported cocaine from California to New York and distributed cocaine to multi-kilogram sub-distributors in New York…
A new law signed by Governor Matt Meyer expands hunting opportunities in Delaware by allowing Sunday hunting for all game animals and game birds during established hunting seasons. Private landowners and public agencies may still decide whether to permit Sunday hunting on their properties. House Bill 278, backed by the bipartisan Delaware Sportsmen’s Caucus, passed…
The Talk of Delmarva has learned details about a crash that occurred overnight –about 12:30 AM on June 17th in Seaford. State Police say Volvo tractor and trailer was traveling eastbound on Stein Highway near Dulany Street. Police investigated and learned that the trailer disconnected from the tractor and the driver tried to slow down…
Following hours of debate, the Delaware Senate has advanced Senate Bill 326, which seeks to strengthen oversight of public utilities by limiting their ability to pass certain non-mandatory capital investment costs on to customers. The measure would increase transparency in utility billing, require regular audits by the Public Service Commission, and place restrictions on expenses…
A bill sponsored by State Senator Brian Pettyjohn pertaining to vanity license plates has cleared the Delaware Senate and now heads to the House. Senate Bill 332 would clarify that existing special vanity license plates may be transferred between owners as a gift or through a sale without being considered a new issuance by the…
Prices at the pump have fallen for the third straight week. Delaware’s gas price average has dropped 46 cents in three weeks. In the First State, the average price at the pump for a gallon of regular is $3.88 today, down 14 cents in the last week. The South Jersey gas price average is $4.10…
Worcester County officials are reminding residents and visitors that the countywide burn ban issued on May 4th remains in effect until further notice. The ban was implemented due to continued dry conditions, below-normal rainfall, and declining groundwater levels that significantly increase the risk of rapidly spreading outdoor fires. Since the burn ban was enacted, fire…
Governor Wes Moore today announced the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is awarding $31.5 million in grants from the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund for 25 ecological restoration projects encompassing 188 sites statewide to improve water quality and wildlife habitats. The projects also include work on Eastern Shore waterways, including the Coastal Bays…
Governor Matt Meyer has issued a proclamation marking June as Gun Violence Awareness Month in Delaware, reaffirming the state’s focus on reducing violence, supporting victims, and strengthening prevention and intervention efforts. During the signing event today, Governor Meyer also granted pardons to two Delaware residents–Cammerin Norwood and Kaligah Parker– saying their work in community service…
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano, in a press conference held at the Government Office Building, addressed allegations involving her and the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stemming from rumors of photographs… County Executive Giordano called the allegations completely false, saying they are not based on facts or supported by any evidence but are instead a…
DNREC is continuing dredging operations on the Indian River near Millsboro as part of a tidal wetland restoration project that will run through March 2027. The work is designed to restore marsh habitat while also improving navigation and boating access in areas affected by sediment buildup and shoaling. DNREC is urging boaters to use caution…