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Gov Moore Joins Coalition of Governors Calling for Urgent Reforms to PJM Interconnection Market
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has joined a coalition of governors at the White House to sign a Statement of Principles – calling for urgent reforms to the PJM Interconnection market. PJM provides bulk electricity to Maryland – as well as Delaware, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New Jersey and several other states. This agreement outlines a coordinated…
Read MoreRight Whale Slow Zone off Ocean City, MD Extended
Another detection of the presence of right whales east of Ocean City by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. The right whale slow zone is now in effect until January 29th. Mariners are requested to avoid or transit at 10 knots or less inside the following Dynamic Management…
Read MoreConstruction Notice: Airfield Modernization Program Phase 3 Begins at Easton Airport
Phase 3 of the Easton Airfield Modernization Program is getting underway. Beginning this month – contractors will be doing earth work in the area east of the Air Traffic Control Tower and a temporary construction access road will be installed near Jet Lane along the Control Tower fence. A new airfield lighting vault, which will…
Read MoreUPDATED: Three Candidates File for Bethel Council Election on Feb 21st
UPDATED – 01/16/26 – There are three candidates running to fill 2 seats on the Bethel Town Council. Incumbent Mark Shaver is challenged by Larry Davis and David Stuckey. Each seat is for a three-year term. Councilwoman Kathy Layfield did not run for re-election. The Bethel Town Council election is set for Saturday, February 21st…
Read MoreLaurel Man Sentenced in Child Sexual Abuse Case
A 34-year-old Laurel man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty in November, 2025 to multiple felony charges, including continuous sexual abuse of a child and dealing in child pornography. A related case remains pending in Maryland. The charges Jesse Frank faces stem from a multi-state investigation that began in March…
Read MoreThree Delaware Police Agencies Earn State Accreditation
The Dagsboro, Ellendale, and Selbyville Police Departments have each earned state accreditation from the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). As part of the rigorous process, a team of DPAC assessors ensured all accreditation standards were met by completing a comprehensive on-site inspection, reviewing agency policies and procedures, and conducting interviews with department members. Department of…
Read MoreSeveral U.S. Senators Send Letter to Tech Companies Demanding the Removal of Sexualized, AI-Generated Images
U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester led seven of her Senate colleagues in sending a letter to major tech and social media companies raising concerns about the rise of AI-generated, sexualized images, including those depicting minors, appearing on their platforms. The Senators asked about policies for removing such content, preventing its distribution, and notifying victims. Reports…
Read MoreDelaware Hospitals Urge Respiratory Illness Precautions
As respiratory illness cases increase, the Delaware Healthcare Association is urging residents to take precautions and seek appropriate care. As of Jan. 9th, the CDC classified respiratory illness activity as high nationwide and very high in Delaware, with flu and RSV-related emergency department visits also rated high. Hospitals expect seasonal surges and encourage patients with…
Read MoreDelaware State Fire Marshal’s Office Investigating Residential Trailer Fire; Occupants Displaced
The Delaware Fire Marshal’s Office continues to investigate a residential trailer fire that occurred on January 11th on Mill Park Drive in the Bridgeville area. The damage is Estimated at $50,000. No injuries were reported. According to the Seaford Volunteer Fire Company, all occupants were accounted for and turned over to the Red Cross for temporary…
Read MoreDelaware Senate Passes Legislation to Enhance Office of New Americans
The Delaware Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill 27, sponsored by Senator Darius Brown, which formalizes and expands the state’s Office of New Americans under the Department of State. The legislation builds on the Meyer administration’s launch of the office in November and is intended to centralize and coordinate services related to immigrant integration, workforce…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Nominates Jon Sheehan for Delaware State Board of Education President
Governor Matt Meyer has nominated Jon Sheehan to serve as the next president of the Delaware State Board of Education. Sheehan is a longtime public servant with experience in education policy at both the state and national levels. According to the Governor’s office, he currently serves as interim executive director of the University of Delaware’s…
Read MoreWarming Stations Opening Due to Extreme Cold and Wind Chills
As Delaware faces another surge of extreme cold and bitter wind chills , the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is opening eight warming stations across the State. The State-operated warming stations are open today, Thursday, Jan. 15th, and will be open again on Friday, Jan 16th, Tuesday, Jan. 20th, and Wednesday, Jan. 21st. Stations…
Read MoreSussex County selected as one of 12 locations NAVCO will visit in 2026 for Navy Week
The U.S. Navy has announced its 2026 Navy Week schedule, and Sussex County, Delaware, will be one of 12 host locations nationwide. Navy Week is set for October 19th through October 25th, 2026, bringing Sailors and Navy outreach events to the area. Navy Weeks are designed to connect communities with the Navy through public events,…
Read MoreSenator Buckson Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Establish Term Limits in Delaware
Senator Eric Buckson has introduced Senate Bill 222, a proposed constitutional amendment that would establish term limits for Delaware lawmakers and several statewide offices. The bill would limit state senators to five terms, state representatives to eight terms, and impose two-term limits on the attorney general, insurance commissioner, auditor of accounts, and state treasurer. If…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Milton Woman for Robbery in Lewes
Delaware State Police have arrested a 41-year-old Milton woman in connection with a robbery at a Lewes Dollar General that occurred yesterday, January 13th. State Police responded to the store at about 7 p.m. The woman is accused of threatening employees implying she had a gun, stealing money, and then fleeing in a blue Ford…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Adds to Assistance Fund as Winter Energy Costs Rise
Increased winter home energy costs are putting pressure on families across Delaware and Maryland. As a result, Delmarva Power has announced that an additional $500,000 will be added to the existing Customer Relief Fund supporting residents in both states. Customers in Delaware with gas or electric service can receive up to $300 and customers with…
Read MoreSalisbury Zoo to Host Public Forum Seeking Public Input on Future Plans
The Salisbury Zoo invites community members to attend a public forum at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28th, at the Parkside High School Auditorium, inviting community members to learn more about the Zoo’s recent updates, future direction, the AZA reaccreditation process and ongoing work to protect wildlife through education and conservation. This informational and planning-focused meeting will provide…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Unveils 2026 Legislative Priorities
Maryland Governor Wes Moore outlined his priorities for the 2026 legislative session, focusing on education funding, public safety, housing, public health, and economic development. His agenda includes proposals to expand housing near transit hubs, maintain vaccine access through state-level authority, provide record funding for law enforcement and public schools in the proposed FY 2027 budget,…
Read MoreCandidate Filings Underway for County & Row Offices and School Board
The 2026 election cycle is getting underway – and Wednesday morning Republican Sussex County Council members Doug Hudson – District 4 and John Rieley – District 5 will be filing their candidacy. Also Sussex County Sheriff Robert Lee will file for re-election. Republican Party Chair for Sussex County, Daniel Willis, says this filing represents the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Votes to Deny Atlantic Fields
UPDATED – 01/13/26 –Â The Sussex County Council met Tuesday afternoon with a light agenda – but a big vote in Old Business that packed the chamber. The Council revisited Change of Zone No. 2037 on behalf of Mulberry Knoll Associates, LLC – for a project called Atlantic Fields, that would be located on over 73…
Read MoreVIDEO: DE US Senator Chris Coons Honors Cpl/1 Matthew “Ty” Snook with Senate Floor Speech
Delaware US Senator Chris Coons spoke on the Senate floor this afternoon to honor the life of Corporal Grade One Matthew “Ty” Snook, who was killed in the line of duty on December 23, 2025, at a Wilmington Division of Motor Vehicles office. Senators Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester have introduced a resolution of the…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Georgetown Man Who Died in Crash in Milford
UPDATED – 01/13/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 37 year old Linwood Owens, Jr. of Georgetown as the man who died in the fatal crash Sunday night in Milford. ======================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 01/12/26 – A single vehicle crash in Milford left a Georgetown man dead. Delaware State Police observed the driver of an…
Read MoreTwo File for Two Open Seats on Milton Council – Certification on Thursday
The filing deadline for the Milton municipal election was last Tuesday. There were two seats open and town officials say two candidates filed for those seats. Incumbent Scotty Elder and Perry Higgs. Randi Meredith did not run for re-election. The Board of Elections will meet on Thursday to certify the candidates and once that is…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delmarva Power Files Request For $67.8 Million Base Rate Increase & Statement from Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola
Delmarva Power and Light has filed an application with the Delaware Public Service Commission to increase its total revenue from base rates by $67.8-million compared to rates that were approved in 2024. These interim rates would be effective July 9, 2026. Delaware law allows utilities to implement the new rate on an interim basis –…
Read MoreDNREC Awards Record Improvement Grants for Local Parks
Nearly $2.2-million in matching grants — the largest in the program’s history — have been awarded by DNREC to help local and county governments acquire parkland, design and build parks and trails and construct outdoor recreational facilities. DNREC has awarded 18 grants from the Outdoor Recreation Parks and Trails (ORPT) Program – 10 for projects…
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