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Governor Moore Signs Executive Order to Advance Innovative Housing Solutions and Accelerate Permitting
Governor Wes Moore today signed two executive orders to advance new solutions to Maryland’s housing shortage and create more opportunities for people, families and communities to thrive. The orders lower housing costs by accelerating the use of more cost-efficient construction techniques, building a workforce ready to meet the state’s urgent housing need, and reforming permitting,…
Read MoreDelaware Insurance Commissioner Announces State Farm Rate Cuts and $5B Customer Dividend
If you’re a State Farm auto insurance policyholder, you may be receiving money as part of a national $5 billion dividend to qualifying customers. Delaware Insurance Commissioner Navarro has announced State Farm’s rate reductions in the state, along with details on the distribution process for the dividend. The one-time distribution will go to qualifying State…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Harm Reduction Legislation And Executive Order 28
Governor Matt Meyer has signed Senate Bill 249 and an executive order establishing Delaware’s new harm-reduction framework. The law allows the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health to license and regulate harm-reduction programs, expanding services intended to prevent overdoses and disease while connecting people with treatment and other support. The executive order directs DHSS…
Read MoreAAA Urges Caution as Peak Deer Season Raises Collision Risks Across Delaware
AAA is urging Delaware drivers to use caution as deer activity increases during the fall mating season, when collisions are more common, particularly at dawn and dusk. The average animal-strike insurance claim for Delaware policyholders reached $7,500 in 2025, up 20% from five years earlier. AAA advises motorists to watch for deer near wooded areas,…
Read More38th Annual Sea Gull Century Bicycle Ride will Include Traffic Issues in Salisbury and other Areas
The 38th Annual Sea Gull Century bicycle ride is Saturday. Riders have their choice of three routes – 100-miles, 63-miles and 40-miles through Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester Counties. Drivers In Salisbury should expect some road closures and very heavy bicycle traffic. Near the Salisbury University campus there will be heavy bicycle traffic between 6 and…
Read MoreUpdates on Beach Ramp Closures in Bethany Beach After Nor’easter
UPDATE- 09/30/26: As of Wednesday, September 30th, the following beach ramps in Bethany Beach are open for use: Fifth Street, Fourth Street, Ashwood Street and Cedarwood Street. It is expected that the ramp at Campbell South will be open for use by the close of business tomorrow, October 1st. Bethany Beach businesses are open for…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Film Tax Credit Creating Opportunities For Delaware Entrepreneurs And Artists
Delaware is establishing its first entertainment production tax credit as part of an effort to attract film, television and digital media projects to the state. Governor Matt Meyer ceremonially signed legislation creating the incentive and modernizing the state’s Motion Picture and Television Development Commission. The new tax credit provides a 30-percent transferable credit for eligible…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Historic Funding to Fight Child Poverty Through the ENOUGH Initiative
Governor Wes Moore has officially announced a record-breaking $32 million in grants to boost economic mobility and fight child poverty through Maryland’s ENOUGH Initiative, the administration’s first-in-the-nation program to reduce the number of children living in poverty. The investment will support community-led solutions to poverty in 30 communities in 13 counties across the state where…
Read MoreMilford Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Trafficking and Firearm Charges
A 54-year-old Milford man waived indictment and pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard G. Andrews to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. According to court documents, on March 16, 2026, Drug Enforcement Administration agents executed a federal search warrant at Charles Meritt’s residence. In his…
Read MoreDelaware State Housing Authority Launches Rebranding Campaign
The Delaware State Housing Authority is rebranding as Housing Delaware, with a new name, logo and redesigned website. The agency says the change better reflects its expanding role in affordable housing, homelessness response, and community development. Governor Matt Meyer says the rebranding reflects the state’s commitment to expanding housing opportunities, addressing homelessness, and ensuring Delawareans…
Read MoreTown of Berlin Announces 2026 Municipal Election Results
The Town of Berlin has announced the results of the 2026 municipal election for the Town Council seats representing District 1, District 4, and At-Large. At the close of the candidate filing period at 4:00 PM on Friday, September 25th, only one candidate had filed for each available seat. In accordance with the Town Charter…
Read MoreSenator Carozza: State Aid Secured for Ocean City Beach Cleanup Following Nor’easter
Maryland Senator Mary Beth Carozza says state assistance is underway to help Ocean City remove beach debris left by the nor’easter. Senator Carozza contacted state officials Monday to request help with cleanup and repairs. She says the state modified its beach maintenance contract to provide additional assistance. The senator also welcomed a $25.7 million Army…
Read MoreThe Ocean City Police Department Releases the 2026 Country Calling Information Toolkit
The Ocean City Police Department has released the 2026 Country Calling Information Toolkit. Inside the toolkit, you will find: Updated festival details Transportation guidance and parking information Traffic and road closure updates Event timeline Frequently Asked Questions to assist before and during the event New this year is the “No Drone Zone”. This temporary flight…
Read MoreFenwick Island Begins Cleanup – Bulk Trash Pickup Set
Residents in Fenwick Island are cleaning up after the weekend nor’easter. The Town has arranged a bulk trash pickup for Wednesday, October 7 for any storm debris. Debris should be taken to the edge of the road to take advantage of the pickup. Town crews are also working to clear debris and attempt repairs. Mayor…
Read MoreDelaware’s Teacher of the Year to be Chosen in Just Two Weeks!
Delaware’s Teacher of the Year will be decided in October. Twenty outstanding educators have been nominated – one from each school district and the Delaware Charter Schools. The selection process includes a five-essay application, being observed in the classroom, a recorded presentation with one being recommended to the Secretary of Education. Delaware 2027 Teacher of…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Views Damage in Bethany Beach from the Nor’easter
Governor Matt Meyer visited Bethany Beach Tuesday as part of a tour of damage from the weekend nor’easter. While the damage in Bethany Beach and the other coastal towns was bad – there was no loss of life or injury. And while the coastal areas took a big hit from the winds, ocean and beach…
Read MoreMDOT Provided Key Bridge Rebuild Boat Tours Monday
State and local elected officials and other had a chance to see the work on the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge up close and personal on Monday. Maryland Transportation officials provided boat tours as part of Governor Moore’s commitment to transparency throughout the project. The bridge is a vital connection for Maryland communities,…
Read MoreDelaware Hunting Season a Little More Confusing for Young Hunters
House Bill 451 was signed into law in 2022 and amended the age in which a person can possess, purchase and sell a firearm in Delaware, while not intended to apply to hunting with a firearm – it imposed a new requirement that an older adult directly supervise hunters between the ages of 16 and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves Appointment to Library Advisory Board
UPDATED – 09/29/26 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday afternoon for a meeting that lasted less than an hour. County Administrator Todd Lawson announced an appointment to the Library Advisory Board for District 5. Councilman John Rieley nominated Christopher Pollinger for that seat. He was approved, effective immediately, and will serve through September 30, 2029.…
Read MoreNew Wicomico Public Library Branch in Parsonsburg Wins Excellence in Construction Award
It was once part of the Otis Feed Company – today it is the new Wicomico Public Library, Lewis R. Riley Branch in Parsonsburg! This new library also has won an Excellence in Construction Award – recognizing the transformation of a former commercial building into a modern library space serving Eastern Wicomico County. The library…
Read More2 State Forest Rd Intersections West of Georgetown to Become All-Way Stops Tues & Wed
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will be converting the intersection of State Forest Road and Wilson Hill Road west of Georgetown to an All-Way Stop control with new signs and pavement markings. The work will occur on Tuesday, September 29 – pending weather. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will be converting the intersection…
Read More25 Delaware Communities Nominated For Next Generation Of Opportunity Zones
Governor Matt Meyer has announced 25 census tracts that have been nominated for the next generation of Opportunity Zones. These zones target communities where economic need and opportunities for private investment can come together to create jobs, strengthen neighborhoods and drive long-term growth. Seven tracts are in Sussex County, five in Kent County – most…
Read MoreMDOT Begins Westbound Route 50 Resurfacing in Trappe in Talbot County
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has begun resurfacing 2.5 miles of westbound US 50 (Ocean Gateway) between Barber Road and Sanderstown Road in Trappe, Talbot County. Work includes milling, paving, striping and installation of new reflective pavement markings and edge line rumble strips. Drivers will see single-lane closures during work hours, 9…
Read MoreSunday Storm Update
Storm update – Sunday morning. We still have a Coastal Flood warning until 2pm and a Wind Advisory till noon today. The storm is still churning off the coast of New Jersey and New York. We can expect heavier rain through the morning hours – with a gradual decrease in rainfall during the afternoon. According…
Read MoreSavannah Road Drawbridge Maintenance Work Set for Sept 30 in Lewes
Bridge maintenance work is scheduled for the Savannah Road drawbridge in Lewes on Wednesday, September 30 from 6am to 10pm. Motorists may experience intermittent traffic delays during this time.
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