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Delaware extends income tax filing deadline to July
The Delaware Division of Revenue has extended the deadline for taxpayers to file their 2019 personal income tax returns to July 15, 2020. The Delaware Division of Revenue (DOR) and the Internal Revenue Service remain open, and taxpayers are encouraged to continue to file their state and federal returns electronically or by mail. “Although the…
Read MoreCoronavirus cases climbing rapidly across Delaware
Coronavirus cases continue to climb rapidly across the State of Delaware. There have been a total of 87 laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state since March 11. This includes 31 additional cases since Sunday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed with the virus, 58 are from New Castle County, nine are from Kent County, and…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Declares Public Health Emergency
Governor John Carney on Monday declared a Public Health Emergency and released a more robust Order to assist with Delaware’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) issued a companion order focused on strengthening Delaware’s health care workforce in response to COVID-19. Read Governor Carney’s Public Health…
Read MoreDSU Extends Online Instruction, Online Summer School, Graduation Options…
This is a serious time. A time when each of us needs to be mindful of how we take care of ourselves, interact with each other and stay connected with rapidly changing information about a pandemic many scientists say has not been seen in the United States in a century. What we do as a…
Read MoreNon-essential Businesses in MD Close by 5pm Monday; Relief Package Announced for Employees, Small Businesses & Non-profits
Governor Larry Hogan today ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses in the state and announced a $175 million relief package to assist employees, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The governor again urged Marylanders to help their neighbors by staying home in order to slow the spread of coronavirus. “We…
Read MoreBiden Welcome Center on I-95 to Partially Reopen Wednesday Morning
Some good news for truckers and drivers in Delaware – effective Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 6:00am, the Biden Welcome Center on I-95 in Newark will reopen to the public in a limited capacity. The center had closed operations on Tuesday, March 17, in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. The facility operator, HMS Host, has…
Read MoreNon-Essential Businesses in Rehoboth to Close at 4pm Monday
Rehoboth Beach Mayor Paul Kuhns issues a proclamation this morning declaring a civil emergency under the city Municipal Code and is ordering non-essential businesses go close by 4pm today and remain closed until May 15 or when the threat of coronavirus is eliminated. The mayor says visitors are still seen gathering in groups larger than…
Read MoreWhat’s open & closed across Delaware amid coronavirus shut down?
Natural Resources & Mining Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting businesses, including crop production, animal production, forestry and logging, fishing, hunting, and trapping, and other related businesses – OPEN Utility Companies Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, Natural Gas Distribution Utilities, Water, Sewage, and other systems – OPEN Construction Construction of Buildings, Heavy and Civil Engineering,…
Read MoreDover Air Force Base issues shelter in place order amid coronavirus outbreak
Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation in the local area, Col. Matthew Jones, 436th Airlift Wing commander, has issued a Shelter in Place order for Dover Air Force Base, effective March 24, at 8 a.m. through May 15. The development follows Governor John Carney’s Shelter in Place order issued on Sunday. All Dover AFB personnel…
Read MoreFour confirmed cases of coronavirus in Wicomico County
At least four cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Wicomico County. The Wicomico County Health Department announced the latest cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Sunday. The new cases now bring the overall total of confirmed cases across the state to 244. There have been three deaths thus far as a result of coronavirus in…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Closes Non-Essential Businesses
Effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Governor Carney has ordered all non-essential businesses to close until further noticed. For a list of the types of businesses that are allowed to be open and those closed, visit https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/177/2020/03/Delaware-list-of-essential-and-nonessential-businesses-March-22-2020.pdf
Read MoreGovernor Issues Stay At Home Order
Delaware Governor John Carney Governor Carney Issues Stay-at-Home Order for Delawareans Governor orders non-essential businesses to close at 8 a.m. Tuesday morning  WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Sunday issued the fourth and fifth modifications to his State of Emergency declaration, ordering Delawareans to stay at home whenever possible and closing all non-essential businesses in…
Read MoreDOC Restricting Access to Some Volunteers
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that it is restricting access to its facilities for volunteers who run programs and services if they are over the age of 60 or have an underlying health condition that could make them more vulnerable to the coronavirus. The restriction is effective immediately. DOC is committed to…
Read MoreDE Courts Closed to Public – 24 Hour JP Courts Remain Open
Delaware Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. today ordered all court facilities closed to the public as of Monday, March 23, 2020 until at least April 15, 2020 as part of the Delaware Judiciary’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 outbreak. He says that the escalation of the spread of the coronavirus now requires greater precautionary…
Read MoreOcean City Beach & Boardwalk to Close at 5pm Sunday
The Ocean City Mayor and Council met in special session today to discuss actions to be taken by the city to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Like the beach towns in Delaware – Ocean City’s beach and Boardwalk will close at 5pm this evening until April 15 when the closure will be re-evaluated. Mayor Meehan…
Read MoreMore Positive Coronavirus Cases Reported in Delaware & Maryland
At 10am Sunday, Delaware Public Health officials have updated the number of positive cases of coronavirus to 47 laboratory confirmed cases. 33 are from New Castle County, 5 from Kent County and 9 from Sussex County. They range in age from 14 to 80. Saturday evening five were hospitalized – two of them critically ill. …
Read MoreDE has 45 Positive Coronavirus Cases – DPH Believes Community Spread Occurring
Delaware Public Health officials have updated the number of positive cases of coronavirus to 45 laboratory confirmed cases. 32 are from New Castle County, 5 from Kent County and 8 from Sussex County. They are 24 men and 21 women ranging in age from 14 to 80. Five are currently hospitalized – two of them…
Read MorePublic Commissioning Ceremony for USS Delaware Canceled
The commissioning ceremony for the future USS Delaware on April 4 in Wilmington has been canceled because of the current health and public safety restrictions of large crowds. The commissioning will take place administratively and the ship will begin normal operations with the fleet. The Navy will look for a future opportunity to commemorate the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gov Carney Orders Delaware Beaches to Close at 5pm Saturday
Governor John Carney has issued a third modification to his emergency declaration. The new orders close Delaware beaches to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. The public is prohibited from accessing the beach except to exercise or walk their dogs where dogs are permitted. Local officials may choose to enact tighter restrictions. The modification also prohibits…
Read MoreLewes Closes Public Restrooms & City’s Beach Parking Lots
Lewes is asking visitors and owners of second homes to stay home. City officials stress that everything is closed and that our healthcare system is prepared to deal with our year-round population’s needs in the midst of the crisis, but not a large influx. Today the city has closed all City-owned public restrooms and the…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Statewide Testing Plan for Coronavirus
On Friday, Governor John Carney announced a coordinated statewide plan (with Division of Public Health (DPH), Delaware Healthcare Association, and each of the health care systems in Delaware) to ensure people with symptoms consistent with coronavirus have access to safe and efficient testing in the First State – at NO cost to patients. Beginning Monday…
Read MoreUPDATED: Coronavirus Cases Increase in DE & MD
UPDATED – 3-21-20 – 2:55am – The number of coronavirus cases in Delaware has increased to a total of 39 positive cases ranging in age from 14 to 80 – four are hospitalized – 2 are critically ill. Delaware Public Health officials report there are 27 cases in New Castle County, 5 in Kent and…
Read MoreCape Staff Member Associated with Bus 57 Tests Presumptively Positive for Coronavirus
A Cape Henlopen school district staff member associated with Bus 57 has tested presumptively positive for coronavirus. Superintendent Robert Fulton says the bus transports students to and from Rehoboth Elementary School and Cape Henlopen High School. The staff member is currently isolated at home with only mild symptoms. Remember – if you or someone in…
Read MoreSussex County Instant Lottery Player Wins $150,000!
A Sussex County Delaware Lottery player has claimed the final $150,000 top prize from the Instant Game $150,000 Fortune!  The ticket was purchased at the Shore Stop across from Peddler’s Village in Angola. State Lottery officials say this is the second time in a month that a Sussex County Delaware Lottery player has won big…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex Family Court to Reopen after Employee Became Ill
UPDATED – 4:15pm – Precautionary measures have been lifted at the Family Court building in Georgetown after an employee fell ill Friday morning with symptoms consistent with coronavirus.  It has been determined that the employee did NOT have coronavirus. The building was cleared and all court calendars suspended and employees were sent home while the…
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