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MD Judge Rules in Favor of Republicans in Redistricting Challenge
A ballot question regarding redistricting in Maryland has been struck down my Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Robert Thompson. “The court finds that the process used by the General Assembly to propose ballot Question 3 was deficient. Further, in the General Assembly’s rush to pass the measure in a hastily called special session, the…
Read MoreFamilies Urged to Use SUN Bucks Benefits Before They Expire
Maryland is launching a new “Use It or Lose It” campaign encouraging families to use their SUN Bucks benefits before they expire. Eligible children receive $120 in grocery assistance, and benefits must be used within 122 days of issuance. Last year, the program provided $75 million to more than 630,000 students, with 78% of benefits…
Read MoreDelaware, Maryland Join Multistate Settlement With Big Tech Giant Meta Over Child Safety
Delaware and Maryland are among nearly all states involved in a multistate settlement with Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. Delaware will receive at least $73.6 million over 10 years, while Maryland could receive up to $327 million. The settlement resolves allegations that Meta’s platforms were designed with addictive features and failed to…
Read MoreCourt Order Addresses Delaware Permanent Absentee Voting for 2026 Election
A Delaware court has issued an order allowing certain permanent absentee voters to continue voting by absentee ballot in the 2026 general election while a legal challenge to the state’s permanent absentee voting law continues. The August 19th order covers voters eligible under the Uniformed Overseas Citizens Absentee Voters Act, as well as voters who…
Read More2026-27 Delaware Hunting Season to Open September 1st for Deer, Canada Goose and Dove
DNREC has announced that several Delaware hunting seasons will open on Tuesday, September 1st, marking the start of the overall 2026-27 hunting season. Delaware deer hunters will open the season on the 1st with the archery and crossbow seasons. Gamebird hunters can go afield the same day for the start of resident Canada goose and…
Read MoreUS & State Flags Ordered to Half Staff for Dolly Parton
In accordance with President Trump’s order and as a mark of respect for the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, Governor Matt Meyer has ordered that both the American and Delaware flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities for a one-week period, beginning today, August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. =====================================================…
Read MoreSussex County Council Continues Discussion on Forest Preservation Ordinance
The Sussex County Council recognized retiree Lars Granholm for his over 30 years of dedicated service. He was a District Supervisor for Sussex County Emergency Services. He was presented with a plaque and tribute from the County Council. County Planning Director Jamie Whitehouse told the Council the Planning and Zoning Department received a request in…
Read MoreICE Two-Week Sweep of Illegal Alien Offenders in MD & VA Include Arrest in Wicomico County
Over 1300 illegal alien offenders have been arrested by ICE in Maryland and Virginia. These arrests occurred August 1st through 14th – a two-week immigration enforcement operation called “Operation Safe Community-Washington, DC.” Arrested in this two-week operation are illegal alien offenders with criminal histories that include convictions for sexual battery, kidnapping, DUI, hit and run,…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Fatal Crash in Long Neck
A crash a week ago at Long Neck and Mallard Roads has left an 86 year old man dead. Delaware State Police say an Explorer was stopped for the stop sign on Mallard Road, but pulled into the path of a minivan which struck the driver’s side door of the Explorer. The driver of the…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Suspect in Attempted Robbery & Shooting Near Seaford
Delaware State Police need your help to find a man wanted for an attempted robbery and shooting that occurred Friday night in Seaford. Police were called to Tidal Health Nanticoke for a 26 year old man who was being treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Investigation showed the victim was walking on Brickyard Road…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach BOA Approves Variance Request for One Rehoboth Avenue Hotel
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment has approved a request for a variance for the One Rehoboth Avenue Hotel to permit a 16-foot wide segment of a circulation and turning aisle within the proposed parking garage where a minimum width of 24 feet is required. The plans for the proposed mixed-use hotel – have changed…
Read MoreDNREC to Spray for Mosquitoes Downstate Monday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, August 24, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Near Laurel and Greenwood. In and near Delmar, Bethel, Seaford, and Bridgeville. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following…
Read MoreCharles Emory Appointed New Director of POST Commission
Charles Emory, Jr. has been appointed as the new director of the Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST), which oversees standards and training for all police officers in Delaware. Emory has nearly 30 years of law enforcement and executive leadership – and joined POST in 2024 as an investigator. Earlier this year he became…
Read MoreCause of Sunday Night Fire in Mardela Springs Under Investigation
Firefighters from Sharptown were called for a garage fire in Mardela Springs just after 11 Sunday night. Crews arriving at Laurel Road residence found fire in the garage area of a single-story rancher-style home. Fire crews from multiple neighboring companies from Wicomico, Dorchester and Sussex County helped to battle the blaze or provide backup. Maryland…
Read MoreUPDATED: National Weather Service Confirms 6 Tornadoes – 3 in Delaware and 1 each in Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey
UPDATED – 08/23/26 – 6:30pm – On Sunday the National Weather Service confirmed a 6th tornado that occurred Thursday evening – in the area of Hazlettville, Delaware. This is the third tornado confirmed in Delaware – all of them in Kent County. The Marydel tornado has been confirmed an EF-1 which covered about 1.3 miles touching…
Read MoreCape Henlopen Senior Center Receives $1-million in Federal Funding for New Center
The Cape Henlopen Senior Center is celebrating its 60th anniversary and this week US Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester announced $1-million in federal funding to construct a new facility on six acres of land on Hebron Road in Rehoboth Beach. The Center has outgrown its current location on Christian Street, which will eventually become the new…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover Mayor Christiansen Lifts State of Emergency; Update on Tornado Cleanup
UPDATED – 08/21/26 – Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen lifted the state of emergency just after 6am Friday to allow businesses and individuals to resume their normal activities. Please be advised. The City of Dover phone system is still down. Be sure to also follow City of Dover, Delaware – Electric Department, City of Dover, Delaware…
Read MoreDE July Labor Review Shows Decline in Unemployment
Unemployment in Delaware dropped slightly from June to July from 4.9% in June to 4.8% in July – the fourth straight month that the rate declined. However in Sussex County unemployment dropped from 4.7% in June to 4.3% in July even surpassing July of 2025 where the rate was 4.4%. The national unemployment average also…
Read MoreDNREC Announces 2027-28 DE Waterfowl and 2027 Trout Stamp Winners
DNREC has announced the winners of the annual Waterfowl and Trout Stamp art contests. Jonathan Milo of Monroe, Connecticut’s painting of a goldeneye duck will be featured on the 2027-28 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp. Local artist George Bradford of Georgetown was awarded first place and his painting will be featured on the 2027 Delaware Trout Stamp.…
Read MoreNo Election in Dewey Beach in September
There will be no municipal election in Dewey Beach on Saturday, September 19th. Only the two incumbent – Bill Stevens and Gary Persinger – filed for the two open Commissioner seats. They have each been deemed elected for another 2 year term.
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying for Friday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application during the evening hours on Friday, August 21, 2026: Application of Trumpet EC (naled) with an airplane (registration number N5552A) to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In Prime Hook Beach and Broadkill Beach. Near Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray…
Read MoreUPDATE: Delaware DOE: Schools Receiving Targeted Literacy Support Show Some of the State’s Strongest Assessment Gains
The Delaware Department of Education this week released the first phase of its 2026 statewide assessment and accountability results. First State Delaware also responded to the results with insights for educators. The assessment results show modest improvement in grades 3 through 8, with particularly strong gains at schools receiving targeted state literacy support. English language…
Read MoreDelaware Gas Prices Down This Week, While High Crude Oil Prices Push Up National Average
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is up 3 cents from last week at $4.10, which marks the highest it’s ever been on this date, according to AAA. This August is shaping up to be the highest on record. So far, the monthly average is $4.06, currently surpassing 2022 when the monthly…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Executive Order To Cut Licensing Red Tape, Expand Workforce Opportunities
Governor Matt Meyer has signed Executive Order 27 to modernize Delaware’s occupational licensing system and make it easier for qualified professionals to enter the state workforce. The order directs the Department of State to review at least five licensing boards, prioritizing occupations with workforce shortages and those affecting the cost of living, housing and essential…
Read MoreThree Alleged Members of Wilmington-Based Gang Charged with Federal Robbery Offense
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging three Delaware men with Hobbs Act robbery. Nineteen-year-old Jerome Pegram of Newark, 22-year-old Damire Lee of Wilmington and 19-year-old Jeremiah Cunningham of Wilmington are accused of being members of the Wilmington-based 6ixers gang. Prosecutors say the three allegedly robbed a person at a house party in…
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