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US Senator Chris Coons to Host Annual Taste of Delaware Event in Washington Wednesday
In Washington, DC on Wednesday, Delaware US Senator Chris Coons will host his annual Taste of Delaware event at the US Capitol. Nearly 2 dozen Delaware businesses from across the state – from breweries to restaurants to educational institutions will join together to highlight Delaware’s success in agriculture, small business and hospitality. Some of the…
Read MoreGeorgetown Town Council Approves Cottage Housing Development Ordinance
Georgetown Town Council has approved, by a vote of 4 to 1, Ordinance 2025-07 which will add a new permitted use – Cottage Housing Development in the UR1 Urban Residential District. The ordinance allows a maximum density of 12 units per acre. Multiple people spoke during the meeting Monday evening. Twelve of the 18 who…
Read MoreKelli Peterson – Sussex County’s 2025 Employee of the Year
During the annual Mildred King Luncheon on Friday, Sussex County named Kelli Peterson of Laurel as the 2025 Employee of the Year for the County government. Peterson is an Emergency Communications Specialist II/Training Assistant in the County Department of Public Safety and was a third quarter “Shining Star” and was chosen from a field of…
Read MoreDelaware’s Delegation Joins Beebe Healthcare for Ribbon-Cutting of Mobile Health Clinic; Celebrates Federal Funding
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester along with U.S. Representative Sarah McBride joined Beebe Healthcare for the ribbon-cutting of Beebe’s mobile health unit. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Kim Blanch, BSN, RN– director of community outreach at Beebe Healthcare and the Beebe Mobile Health Units tells…
Read MoreLewes to Conduct Hydrant Flow Testing Wednesday, Dec 10
The City of Lewes Water Department will be conducting hydrant flow tests on the second Wednesday of every month. This month, the tests will take place on December 10, 2025, in the areas of Jefferson Ave. During this time, you may experience low water pressure or discolored water for up to 24 hours, which can…
Read MoreUPDATED: Why Worcester County School Board Member Katie Addis Resigned
UPDATED – 12/08/25 – While District 6 Worcester County School Board member, Katie Addis resigned from her position last week, no reasons were given by Worcester County School District officials in their release. However Addis spoke to the board for just over six minutes and explained her reasons for resigning in full. She spoke of…
Read MoreEarly Morning House Fire in Parsonsburg Accidental
Firefighters in Parsonsburg were called for a structure fire just after 6:30 Monday morning on Wango Road. Crews arriving at the scene found a two story wood frame home with fire showing. Fire officials say the resident and his dog were able to safely escape after hearing a pop and a passing motorist alerting him…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dagsboro Voters Send 3 Incumbents Back to Town Council
UPDATED – 12/07/25 – Dagsboro voters have returned all three incumbents to the town council for another two years. Carol Thompson was the top vote-getter with 72 tallies. Jason Russell and CJ Shortridge each won 60 votes and challenger Barry Hurst received 32 votes. Thompson, Russell and Shortridge will be sworn in at the December…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with DUI after Crash on Route 24 East of Millsboro
A Millsboro man was arrested after a vehicle crash last week near Oak Orchard. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Chevy van was westbound on Route 24 when it veered off the road, struck a utility pole and fence before crossing into the eastbound land and colliding head on with a Mazda.…
Read MoreHappy Delaware Day
Today is Delaware Day – the day in 1787 when the delegates met at Battell’s Tavern – also known as the Golden Fleece Tavern in Dover – and unanimously made Delaware the first state to ratify the US Constitution – and led the way in making the US Constitution the law of the land. Since…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Dover Area Crash
UPDATED – 12/07/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 43 year old Melvin Weathers of Dover as the man who died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle fatal crash Friday night in Dover. =============================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/06/25 – Delaware State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash late Friday night in the Dover area.…
Read MoreTemporary Lane Closure for Construction on Centre Road in Salisbury Monday & Tuesday
Due to construction of the incoming Taco Bell at 2400 North Salisbury Blvd., a temporary lane closure will be necessary on Centre Road to accommodate scheduled concrete work. Please be advised that a single-lane closure will be in effect on Monday, Dec. 8, and Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. The traffic shift…
Read MoreRed-Light Cameras Installed at High-Risk Intersections in Salisbury
Red-light safety cameras have been installed at high risk intersections in Salisbury as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety and reduce collisions caused by drivers running red lights. The intersections were identified through crash data and traffic studies as having a history of frequent red-light violations and collisions. The system will…
Read More2026 DE State Parks Passes & Surf Fishing Permits Go on Sale December 9
Delaware State Parks will begin the sale of its 2026 park passes and surf fishing permits on Dec. 9. Passes and permits can be purchased online at the destateparks.com/buy-a-pass webpage or at park offices. Daily entrance fees in state parks will begin on March 1, 2026 with the start of the annual fee season. The…
Read MoreFlags to be Lowered Sunday in Honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
President Donald Trump has ordered the United States Flag lowered to half-staff on Sunday in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The US Flag is to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today to commemorated those Americans who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Identity Theft
A Dover man has been arrested in an identity theft investigation that began in October – in Hartly. Delaware State Police began investigating thefts from a mailbox at a Halltown Road residence in Hartly. Police learned the victims placed outgoing mail in the mailbox including two checks. A suspicious vehicle was seen at the mailbox…
Read MoreVirtual Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market – Sat, Dec 6
You can submit items through Noon on Sunday, December 7th to be posted to the Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market. Â
Read MoreSNAP Benefits from Delaware Recipients Could End Monday
Delaware House Republicans are urging Governor Matt Meyer and AG Kathy Jennings to cooperate with the USDA’s request earlier this year to supply information on SNAP recipients. The USDA manages the program which is funded by the federal government. USDA requested information which includes home address, social security number and immigration status – but House…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon & Half-Marathon Saturday Morning – Expect Temporary Road Closures
Expect temporary road closures Saturday morning in Rehoboth Beach beginning at 7am for the Seashore Marathon and Half-Marathon. Henlopen Avenue, Gerar Street, 4th Street and a portion of Grove Street and Sussex Street will be open to street residents ONLY from 7am to 3pm. Drivers should expect possible brief closures on Rehoboth Avenue and several…
Read MoreDelaware Unemployment Surpasses National Average
Unemployment in Delaware has increased from August to September from 4.3% to 4.5% – and in Sussex County from 4.4% to 4.6%. This is the highest Delaware’s unemployment rate has risen since January of 2022 – and surpassing the national rate for the first time since January 2024. The national unemployment rate also increased by…
Read MoreTransfer on Death Deeds Act Recording Now in Effect
The Transfer on Death Deeds Act, which was signed into law in September, would allow estate planning to be more accessible to those in marginalized communities through its straightforward process with clear easy-to-use forms. Kent County Recorder of Deeds –Gene Thornton tells the Talk of Delmarva… After a 90-day waiting period, Delaware Counties…
Read MoreGeorgetown Rings in Holidays with Caroling on the Circle/Pack the Pod Food Drive
Georgetown heralded in the holidays Thursday night with the 42nd annual Caroling on the Circle – which also helps those in need with donations of canned and non-perishable food items. Hundreds turned out for the Caroling on the Circle, tree lighting and the Georgetown Christmas Parade. County officials say that so far over 20,500 food…
Read MoreWorcester County Commissioners Elect President and Vice President
The Worcester County Commissioners re-elected Commissioner Theodore J. Elder to serve as president and elected Commissioner Madison J. Bunting, Jr. to serve as vice president of the board. Commissioner Elder represents the Western District (District Four), and he is currently serving his third term. He was elected to the Worcester County Board of Commissioners in…
Read MoreDover Teen Arrested for Bringing Gun to School
The Dover Police Department has arrested a 15-year-old from Clayton on gun charges, following an investigation that began Tuesday night. An individual informed a Capital School District staff member that the 15-year-old male student had brought a firearm to Dover High School the day prior. High School Staff and the School Resource Officer immediately began…
Read MoreDelaware Treasurer Colleen Davis Announces Final Year in Office
Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis announced she will not seek another term after seven years in office, saying it is the right time personally and professionally to step aside. Treasurer Davis expressed gratitude to her team and to Delawareans for their trust. She highlighted accomplishments during her tenure, including strengthening the state’s finances, generating more…
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