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DE Insurance Department Details Review of Brighthouse Acquisition
The Delaware Department of Insurance is reviewing an application from Aquarian Capital LLC and its affiliates to acquire control of Brighthouse Life Insurance Company through what is commonly referred to in the regulatory community as a “Form A application.” The proposed acquisition has generated significant national and international interest, as well as questions about the…
Read MoreAG Jennings Secures Court Victory Protecting Gender-Affirming Care Under the Affordable Care Act
The US District Court for the District of Massachusetts has struck down a key provision of a Trump Administration final rule that would have excluded coverage of certain types of gender-affirming care as essential health benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings was part of a coalition of attorneys general who…
Read MoreDNREC Implements New Emergency Regulations for Deer Hunting Season after CWD Found
Emergency regulations have been adopted by DNREC ahead of the start of deer hunting season. These regulations are to try to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease, which was confirmed in Central Sussex County earlier this year. The new emergency regulations are designed to reduce activities that bring deer together, limit the movement of…
Read MoreMilton Town Council Public Hearing Monday on FY 2027 Proposed Budget
Residents in the Town of Milton are invited to join a public hearing regarding the FY 2027 proposed budget. City officials are looking for feedback from the community regarding the proposed spending plan. Comments submitted electronically should be sent by 4pm to krogers@ci.milton.de.us . CLICK HERE FOR THE AGENDA CLICK HERE FOR THE AGENDA PACKET…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Deadly Pedestrian Crash Near Laurel
UPDATED – 08/17/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 41-year old Richard Housel of Laurel, as the man who died in the fatal pedestrian crash Saturday night in Laurel. =============================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 08/16/26 – A Laurel man has died after he was struck by a car on Route 13 in the area of Oasis…
Read More41st District Republican Candidates Forum Monday Night
Three Republican candidates are facing off in a primary election to represent the 41st District – which is the Millsboro area. Monday, August 17th you’ll have a chance to hear from all the candidates in a forum at the Indian River Senior Center on Irons Avenue in Millsboro. You’ll hear from all the candidates –…
Read MoreUPDATED: Measles Cases Increase in Delaware and Maryland
UPDATED – 08/16/26 – Confirmed on Friday, Delaware Public Health officials report the number of measles cases has increased to 22 – all in Kent County. There have been 7 cases in children aged 0 to 9, 2 cases in children aged 10 to 19 and 13 cases in people aged 20 and older. Maryland public…
Read MoreHartly Man Arrested after Shooting Incident
A Hartly man has been arrested after a shooting incident Thursday night – and last month – in Hartly. Police were called to Slaughter Station Road on Thursday around 8:30pm where they learned that an unknown suspect fired shots at an occupied residence – no injuries were reported. While on the scene additional shots were…
Read MoreWicomico County Public Schools – “Bell to Bell, No Cell”
Starting with the first bell on the first day of the 2026-2027 school year, students in Wicomico County Public Schools may not use personal electronic devices during the school day. This new “Bell to Bell, No Cell” rule supports a safe and effective learning environment, and meets the requirements of a new state law that…
Read MoreMaryland Tax Court Strikes Down Illegal Digital Ad Tax
Maryland’s Tax Court has struck down the state’s digital advertising tax ruling it illegal under federal law. The legislation was passed in 2021 after Maryland Democrats overrode a veto from then-Governor Hogan. The digital advertising tax targeted large technology companies with a tax on digital advertising revenue. Senate minority officials say that while the tax…
Read MoreUPDATED: Third Suspect Arrested in Fatal 2024 Christmas Eve Shooting in Dover
UPDATED – 08/14/26 – A 16-year old male has been arrested by Dover Police in connection with the December 24th 2024 shooting that left 14-year old Juwan Walker dead. The shooting occurred on Willis Road – Walker was flown to Nemours Hospital for treatment but died from his injuries three days later. The investigation has continued…
Read MoreSenators Coons & Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Measure to Fortify Electric Grid
Delaware US Senator Chris Coons and South Dakota US Senator Mike Rounds have introduced the Quantum Grid Utility Assurance and Resilient Defense Act of 2026 – or the Quantum-GUARD Act. This measure is to strengthen electric grid resilience by proactively addressing cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing. While quantum computing has the potential to create…
Read MoreDaughters of the American Revolution Gifts Liberty Tree to Salisbury University
Salisbury University is one of 13 locations that is now home for a direct genetic clone of the original Liberty Tree that stood at the site of St. John’s College in Annapolis for nearly 225 years. The Annapolis Liberty Tree was removed in 1999 after it was irreparably damaged during Hurricane Floyd. The Maryland State…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Closed for Mechanical Repair till End of August
The Woodland Ferry was shut down Thursday night and DelDOT officials now say the ferry is closed until the end of the month for a mechanical repair. Officials expect to resume normal operations by the end of August.
Read MoreDSP Arrest Two Bridgeville Men on Drug and Weapons Offenses
A search warrant was executed at a residence on Mill Park Drive in Bridgeville on Friday, August 7th by members of the Sussex County Special Investigations Unit and Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team. The search warrant followed an investigation of 49 year old William Charleston and 47 year old Jerome Charleston – both…
Read MoreAG Jennings Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a multi-state coalition have won a case challenging HUD’s attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. Jennings says that this is the second victory against the Trump Administration’s attacks on the Continuum of Care (CoC) program. Jennings says that if…
Read MoreTidalHealth Expects to Resume Normal Operations Friday after IT Outage Thursday
TidalHealth is expected to resume normal operations on Friday after an IT outage Thursday that affected all TidalHealth locations – including Primary and Specialty Care offices. Patients with scheduled appointments Friday should plan to arrive as scheduled unless contacted directly by their healthcare practitioner’s office. The IT outage occurred after a sprinkler pipe was damaged…
Read MoreGov Moore Gives Keynote Address at UMES Aviation Maintenance Technician Graduation
A graduation ceremony was held for the inaugural cohort of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Aviation Maintenance Technician Program. Governor Wes Moore delivered the keynote address. The AMT program provides students with critical technical skills and establishes a direct pathway into high-demand aviation careers. In Fiscal Year 2026, the Moore-Miller administration, through the Maryland…
Read MoreFaster Response the Focus Amid Growing Concerns About Healthcare Workplace Violence
For healthcare workers facing a threatening situation, seconds can matter. Hospitals have security teams, emergency procedures and de-escalation training—but what happens when an employee needs help right now? One emerging solution is wearable safety technology that can send an alert, share a worker’s location and connect them with help. Tyler Charuhaus, the Director of Client…
Read MoreNational Gas Price Average Climbing Again While local Average Dropped in Last Week
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is back on the rise after a week of falling prices. AAA reports that today’s national average is back up to $4.07 after dropping to $4.00 on Monday. Crude oil prices are once again in the $80 per barrel range amid continued uncertainty along the Strait…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Lewes Man Following Shooting on Hopkins Road
Delaware State Police have arrested a 41-year-old Lewes man following a fight and shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon on Hopkins Road. Kenneth Drummond was charged with Assault 1st Degree involving a dangerous weapon and intent to seriously injure as well as Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony–both felonies. He was arrested and…
Read MoreDHSS: Delaware Childhood Vaccine Guidance Remains Unchanged Following Federal Action
Delaware’s childhood vaccine guidance and access remain unchanged following recent federal changes to childhood vaccination recommendations, according to the state Department of Health and Social Services. Delaware will continue following its existing routine childhood immunization schedule, with recommended vaccines available through public health clinics. State officials say families should consult their health care providers with…
Read MoreDelaware Office of Animal Welfare Using Innovative AI Technology from Petco Love Lost to Reunite Lost Pets with Their Families Across the State
The Delaware Division of Public Health–Office of Animal Welfare is announcing a major upgrade to the state’s lost-and-found pet reporting system through a new partnership with Petco Love Lost. The free nationwide database will become Delaware’s official lost-and-found pet reporting platform. It uses AI photo-matching technology to help reunite lost pets with their owners and…
Read MoreDNREC Closes Seaford Fishing Pier Based on Unsafe Structural Findings
DNREC has closed the Seaford Fishing Pier located within the Seaford boat ramp fishing access area on the Nanticoke River after the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife detected structural flaws during an engineering assessment of the pier this week.. DNREC officials say the assessment of the pier, which predates DNREC’s construction upgrades to the…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Crews Sent to Illinois to Help Restore Power After Severe Storms
Delmarva Power Crews from the eastern shore of Maryland and the state of Delaware left Wednesday afternoon from Rockville and Newark to travel to Illinois to provide mutual assistance after severe thunderstorms downed trees and damaged infrastructure, leaving 257,000 ComEd customers without power. The 27 Delmarva Power employees will remain onsite for a week to…
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