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Del. Coalition Pushes For Family & Medical Leave
A drive is underway for paid family and medical leave in Delaware, as more than 35 organizations have gotten behind the effort to get the Delaware General Assembly to require 12 weeks of paid leave for Delawareans who face a qualifying event. A qualifying event could could include a new child, a serious medical condition,…
Read MoreGeorgetown Makes Strides In Financial Transparency Online
The Town of Georgetown is developing a new online feature that offers easy-to-interpret financial data and other insights into town operations. Georgetown is working with ClearGov, an online budgeting and communications software company that serves local governments, to create the new Transparency Center. 鈥淲e are proud to have taken this proactive step toward a more…
Read MoreDel., Md. Flags At Half-Staff To Honor People Who’ve Died With COVID
Flags in Delaware and Maryland are flying at half-staff in memory of the more than half-a-million Americans who have died with coronavirus. Governor John Carney took action Monday to lower flags at state government buildings and facilities after President Biden ordered that the flag be lowered at federal facilities. Flags are to stay at half-staff…
Read MoreMore Slots Available For 2nd Vaccine Dose
The State of Delaware and the Federal Emergency Management Agency will start scheduling appointments Tuesday for people who received the first dose of coronavirus vaccine 35 or more days ago to get a second shot this Thursday or Friday at Dover International Speedway. According to the Division of Public Health, this option is available for…
Read MoreMd. COVID Hospitalizations Fall Below 1,000
Maryland hospitalizations for COVID-19 have dropped to a four-month low statewide. For the first time since November 16th, statewide hospitalizations are below 1,000 and are down by more than half from their peak in January. Governor Larry Hogan also highlights drops in the rates of positive test results and cases per 100,000 people. 鈥淥ur vaccination…
Read More2nd-Dose Mass Vaccination Clinics Begin; A Look At Del. Numbers
Delaware Health and Social Services recently provided this COVID-19 update: The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 2021. A total of 84,181 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported…
Read MoreWoman Charged With Stealing $5,000 From Workplace
A Millsboro woman is charged with felony theft for allegedly stealing from her employer. Delaware State Police said an internal theft investigation determined that more than $5,000 was missing from Uncle Willie’s on DuPont Boulevard. An investigation, according to police, determined that 29-year-old Danielle Serman had been voiding or refunding purchases and had been removing…
Read MoreWoman Killed In Fiery Kent Co. Crash
A crash in Kent County has claimed the life of a 39-year-old Felton woman. Delaware State Police said the woman was a passenger in a car that was going southbound on McGinnis Pond Road approaching a sharp curve in the roadway north of Lexington Mill Road Saturday night. The car traveled across the northbound lane…
Read MoreHomeless Woman Hurt In Fire At Makeshift Shelter
A 46-year-old woman who is homeless has been injured in a fire at her makeshift shelter in West Ocean City. According to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, the woman was filling her kerosene heater Saturday morning at the location off Elm Street. She was taken to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital for treatment of burn…
Read MoreAntares Cygnus Successfully Launches At Wallops
It was a successful launch at NASA Wallops Flight Facility Saturday, as Northrop Grumman’s Antares vehicle, carrying the Cygnus Spacecraft, lifted off on its way to the International Space Station. The cargo of supplies and scientific-related material is expected to arrive at the International Space Station early Monday. The spacecraft is named after Katherine Johnson,…
Read MoreDel. COVID State of Emergency Extended For 12th Time
Governor John Carney has extended Delaware’s COVID-19 State of Emergency for a 12th time. Carney took the action Friday, as he has each month since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. It keeps in place modifications that have taken effect as well. The State of Emergency has the full force and effect of…
Read MoreSome Del. Crowd Limitations Are Relaxed
Governor John Carney has signed the seventh modification to the Omnibus COVID-19 Emergency Order, increasing some earlier limitations on indoor and outdoor crowds and allowing more people to take part in an exercise class. The action increases the limits on the size of gatherings for indoor events. Gatherings at businesses and other indoor places may…
Read MoreRehoboth Mayor Adopts Shelter Dog From Louisiana
A rescue dog has found a home with the Mayor of Rehoboth Beach. According to Brandywine Valley SPCA, Mayor Stan Mills and his wife Marcia Maldeis have adopted Minnie. Minnie arrived at the Georgetown SPCA location through a partnership with an animal services organization in Louisiana. She is a 30-pound, mixed-breed dog believed to be…
Read MoreHousing Measures Introduced By Md. Lawmakers
Housing issues that face Marylanders are addressed in a package of legislation introduced in the House of Delegates Thursday. The measures look to create long-term funding for rental and legal assistance programs, strengthen protections for tenants and create transparency for tenants and landlords. 鈥淭he COVID-19 pandemic has placed an incredible amount of strain on families…
Read MoreMd. House GOP Unveils Business Recovery Legislation
The Maryland House Republican Caucus has introduced a package of bills designed to help businesses recover from the impact of the pandemic. “We are here today to highlight some pieces of legislation that will provide Maryland’s businesses with consistency, protection, and the tax relief they need to survive the COVID-19 pandemic”, House Minority Leader Nic…
Read MoreFerry To Allow Foot / Bicycle Passengers Again
The Cape May – Lewes Ferry will again allow foot passengers and bicyclists to travel starting this coming Monday. The ban was implemented due to COVID-19 metrics at the time. Bicyclists and foot passengers will be required to make a reservation and must arrive at least 45 minutes before departure. Also, the passenger salons on…
Read MoreCombined Sewer Overflow Detected In Pocomoke River
Recent heavy rainfall has resulted in a combined sewer overflow from the Snow Hill wastewater treatment plant of more than 500,000 gallons, according to Worcester County officials. The overflow event results from a combined sewer system that also collects stormwater. The Town of Snow Hill reported the CSO from its wastewater treatment plant to the…
Read MoreSalisbury U. Plans For Regular Campus Operations In Fall
Salisbury University plans to make most classes available on campus for the start of the fall semester. University officials said Wednesday that the SU community’s diligence and national efforts to combat the virus such as vaccines will likely make it possible to resume most activities. Some safety measures are still likely to remain in place…
Read MoreNew COVID-19 Variant Found In Md.
Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 caused by the new P.1 Variant. The Maryland Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control determined that an adult older than 65 from the national capital region recently died after traveling internationally, and had what’s commonly called the Brazil variant. Contact tracing efforts are also…
Read MoreSewer Rupture Pours Wastewater Into St. Jones River
A sewer break has caused wastewater to flow into the St. Jones River in Kent County. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, the ‘force main break’ occurred near the Kent County pumping station along its Puncheon Run line. DNREC and Kent County Public Works have responded to make repairs and assess the situation.…
Read MoreRadio Host, Rush Limbaugh, Dies from Lung Cancer
Announcement at the beginning of the Rush Limbaugh Show on WGMD this afternoon by his wife, Kathryn. It is with great sadness to inform you that Rush Limbaugh passed away today, February 17 after a long and brave battle with lung cancer. In this time of sorrow, Rush’s voice will continue to be heard, providing…
Read MoreUPDATE: 2nd Dose Drive Thru Vaccinations at Dover International Speedway – Starting Sun. 2/21
UPDATE provided by Delaware Public Health Wed. Feb. 17th: The second dose clinic operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and by the State of Delaware will begin Sunday, Feb. 21, rather than Saturday as originally announced. Appointments will still be available starting this morning at 11 a.m. at聽de.gov/fema. The one-day delay is due to…
Read MoreReport: Del. Could Have Saved Millions With Prison Prescription Program
Delaware’s Department of Correction could have saved tens of millions of dollars over seven years in prescription drug costs, according to a special report prepared by State Auditor Kathy McGuiness. The DOC has contracted with Correct RX since 2014 to provide prescription services in the prison system. McGuiness said her team examined the contract and…
Read MoreMd. Bill Enhances Telecounseling
Telemedicine has taken off during the pandemic. Why not tele-counseling? A Maryland legislative committee heard testimony on a bill ensure that alcohol and drug trainees can continue to provide telehealth services after the COVID-19 pandemic. The sponsor is State Senator Mary Beth Carozza (R- Eastern Shore). The Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists last year…
Read MoreVIDEO : AG Jennings Outlines Legislative Priorities
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has listed her legislative priorities for the General Assembly session, several of which focus around firearms. Jennings supports a required permit to purchase a gun and a ban on what are known as assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Jennings would also like to see regulation of homemade gun kits. The…
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