Joe Ciccanti
Today, the American Lung Association released its “State of the Air” report, finding nearly half of U.S. children are exposed to unhealthy air. In Delaware, more than 200,000 children face poor air quality on multiple days, though counties still earned passing grades for ozone and particle pollution. In Maryland, over 570,000 children are affected, even…
Governor Matt Meyer has signed Executive Order 19 establishing a statewide task force aimed at strengthening election security, addressing risks such as cybersecurity threats and misinformation, and reinforcing public confidence in Delaware’s electoral process. The group will include state officials, law enforcement, and other partners to coordinate prevention and response efforts. Governor Meyer said the…
Delaware officials are appealing a federal court order requiring the state to provide employee wage and identification records to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The April 13th ruling directs the Delaware Department of Labor to comply with a federal subpoena seeking records from 15 businesses as part of an immigration investigation into alleged undocumented…
Sussex County officials have unveiled a new bookmobile, replacing a 33-foot 1988 model that had been one of the oldest still in service. The new 28-foot 2025 Turtle Top Terra Transit cost about $313,000 and is more fuel-efficient, easier to maneuver, and no longer requires a commercial driver’s license to operate. County leaders say the…
Delaware State Police Troop 4 Detectives are currently investigating several thefts and attempted thefts from unsecured vehicles that occurred last week in the Sea Air Village community in Rehoboth Beach. During the overnight hours, the individual (s) either entered or attempted to enter unsecured vehicles, removed property, and fled. Anyone with information regarding these incidents…
State Senator Russell Huxtable has introduced Senate Bill 23–the “Housing for Every Delawarean Act.” The legislation aims to address a statewide shortage of affordable housing by requiring New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties to make their entire comprehensive plans legally binding. It also mandates that counties and municipalities with over 2,000 residents include specific affordable…
A Delaware House committee advanced House Bill 338, sponsored by Rep. Mara Gorman and others, which would require state health insurance plans to continue covering preventive services and immunizations based on CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations and related federal guidelines as they existed on January 1st, 2025. Supporters say the measure is…
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office and Worcester County Environmental Programs (WCEP) urge caution with outdoor burning due to ongoing dry conditions and low rainfall, which have increased fire risk across the region. Officials say recent brush and grass fires have spread quickly in the dry environment and warn that conditions remain hazardous. Residents are encouraged…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that former Deputy Attorney General Andrew Naylor has pleaded guilty to DUI and second-degree vehicular assault in a case involving injuries to three victims. Naylor received probation, fines, license suspension, job loss, and a no-contact order. Attorney General Jennings emphasized the seriousness of impaired driving and the importance of…
A federal grand jury has indicted a 21-year-old Bridgeville man on drug and firearm charges. The indictment took place on April 7th. Faison appeared for an initial appearance on April 16th before the Honorable Laura D. Hatcher. Lamir Faison is accused of possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute and illegally possessing an AR-15-style rifle despite…
Delaware has confirmed its first case of Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, in a wild white-tailed deer in Sussex County, with a second deer testing presumptive positive. While there is no evidence that CWD infects humans, DNREC is taking action and asking hunters and residents to follow precautions to help slow the spread. Both positive…
Governor Wes Moore has announced the distribution of $1.5 million in philanthropic funding awards to strengthen education and child care access in nine ENOUGH communities – Maryland jurisdictions with high concentrations of childhood poverty. Funding comes from the ENOUGH Community Support Fund—a private fund designed to provide direct philanthropic support to Maryland’s ENOUGH awardees. The…
Two individuals have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a robbery that led to the death of a Wilmington man. 47-year-old Charles Lowe of Felton and 30-year-old Sierra Steiner of Newark received their sentences on April 17th. According to the Delaware Attorney General’s Office, on March 19th, 2023, the victim and Steiner drove…
A 33-year-old Dover woman faces her 5th Offense felony DUI charge following a traffic stop in Dover. Police say that on April 19th at about 4:40 a.m., a trooper saw a vehicle speeding northbound on Bay Road near Transportation Circle. The driver of the vehicle–a Hyundai Santa Fe– showed multiple signs of impairment. Following the…
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has issued a countywide burn ban. The ban went into effect April 20th at 4:00 p.m. due to ongoing drought conditions. The decision follows recommendations from the county’s Burn Ban Committee, which includes public safety, health, forestry, and weather officials. The ban is initially in place for seven days, though…
UPDATED – 04/20/26 – A GoFundMe has been set up to help cover his funeral expenses and to have his remains repatriated to his native country, Mexico. ======================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 04/16/26 – A Denton, Maryland man is dead after a crash involving a Toyota pickup truck and a lawn mower in Caroline County, according…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A Dover man has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for drug dealing and possessing a firearm following multiple prior felony convictions. Â 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…
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…