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City of Salisbury Announces Maryland Folk Festival Will Not Be Held in 2026
The City of Salisbury has announced that the Maryland Folk Festival will not take place in 2026 due to funding challenges following a difficult sponsorship and grant cycle. After careful evaluation, the City determined that it cannot produce the Festival at the quality and experience level the community expects. Since its transition from the National Folk Festival,…
Read MoreSalisbury University Issues Traffic Advisory for 2026 Commencement May 20-21
Salisbury University is advising the public of significant traffic and parking changes for its Spring Commencement ceremonies scheduled May 20–21. The Wednesday graduate ceremony at Maggs Physical Activities Center and Thursday undergraduate ceremony at Sea Gull Stadium will bring heavy traffic around campus, with expected delays on major routes including Route 13, Milford Street, Beaglin…
Read MoreDelaware Lawmakers File Bill to Improve Maternal Care After Early Discharges
To improve maternal safety and continuity of care, Delaware lawmakers filed a bill mandating discharge plans for laboring patients sent home before giving birth. Sponsored by State Senator Marie Pinkney and House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, Senate Bill 301 would require hospitals to provide aftercare instructions, assess travel time and distance, confirm reliable transportation, and identify…
Read MoreDART Statewide Service Change to Become Effective May 17, 2026
DART Statewide Bus Service Change becomes effective Sunday, May 17th. DTC received feedback from riders and the public through two public hearing workshops held in February, as well as website submissions. As a result of a thorough review of all comments, modifications were made to the original proposal. The route specific details can be viewed at Approved…
Read MoreAI Transparency and Safety Bills Pass Delaware House
Recognizing growing risks for consumers as artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to rapidly advance, the House has passed two bills that aim to protect Delawareans from fraud and deception in an increasingly digital world. Taken together, the two measures would increase penalties for theft involving the impersonation of a family member—a tactic that has become more…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash
The Dover Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred overnight in the area of South New Street just south of West Division Street. At approximately 12:44 a.m., officers arrived and located a 2013 Nissan Murano that had struck a tree on the side of the roadway. Police found the driver, identified as 26-year-old…
Read MoreGov Moore Approves Affordable Housing Plan to Guide More Than $300-million in Investments
Governor Wes Moore has approved the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s 2026 Qualified Allocation Plan, which allocates State funding and federal tax credits to fund affordable housing projects. The plan will guide more than $300 million worth of investments in housing development.  The federally-mandated Qualified Allocation Plan communicates goals for affordable housing development…
Read MoreFelton Man Arrested on Assault & Weapons Charges after Stabbing at Dover Bar
A stabbing at a Dover bar Sunday night has led to the arrest of a Felton man. Delaware State Police were called to the Touchdown Bar just after 11pm and learned that a male victim was stabbed by a man identified as 44 year old Charles Murray of Felton. Investigation revealed that Murray accused the…
Read MoreTraffic Stop by DSP Sunday in Leipsic Ended in Arrest for Drugs & Weapons
A traffic stop by Delaware State Police Sunday morning around 7:45 led to the arrest of 2 people in Leipsic. Police spotted a Tahoe commit multiple traffic violations before making the traffic stop and contacting the driver, identified as 39 year old James Bell of Camden, who showed signs of impairment. A passenger – a…
Read MoreTown of Georgetown Accepting Applications for Funding Through FY 2026 Georgetown Recreation, Education, Arts Trust (GREAT) Fund
The Town of Georgetown is pleased to announce grant-funding opportunities through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Georgetown Recreation, Education, Arts Trust (GREAT) Fund. Total funding available for distribution is approximately $115,000. The Town Council established a Recreation, Education, and Arts Trust Fund, funded by means of a surcharge on all building permits, to allow for…
Read MoreMay is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month & Click it or Ticket in Delaware
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) along with state and local law enforcement remind you that roadway safety starts with simple choices – watch for motorcycles and buckle up every trip – every time. The Click it or Ticket seat belt safety campaign runs May through June.…
Read MoreSeaford Man Sentenced in Fatal Wicomico County Crash
A Seaford man has been sentenced in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County following a plea hearing in mid-March. Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 20 year old Adam McGinnis to 10 years of imprisonment for grossly negligent vehicular manslaughter. However Judge Sarbanes suspended all but 18 months of the sentence which will be served in…
Read MoreSupreme Court Issues Stay of Restrictions on Mifepristone Following Advocacy by AG Jennings & Coalition
Attorney General Kathy Jennings yesterday joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, which is an abortion medication that was approved by the FDA in 2000.…
Read MoreTraffic Stop near Laurel Friday Lead to Drug Arrest
Two people were arrested after a traffic stop Friday morning in Laurel. Delaware State Police on patrol stopped a vehicle around 2am in the area of Fire Tower and Sycamore Roads after observing a traffic violation. The driver was identified as a 36 year old man from Selbyville – the passenger 38 year old Nicole…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Fatal Crash near Hartly Sunday Night
UPDATED – 05/05/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 31 year old Edilzar Chun-Chilel from Hartly as the man who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Sunday night in Hartly. ================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 05/04/26 – Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash Sunday evening that left a Hartly man dead. Police…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach City Offices Close at Noon Wednesday, May 6
On Wednesday, May 6, all Rehoboth Beach City offices will close at noon. This is in recognition of Public Service Recognition Week.
Read MoreBurn Ban in Effect in Worcester County
The Worcester County Fire Marshal has issued a burn ban – ALL outdoor burning is banned for an indefinite period of time in Worcester County. The ban is due to the County’s dry conditions, low precipitation totals and declining water table levels. The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources with these exceptions – proper…
Read MoreWorcester County Public Schools Announces Interim Chief Academic Officer
Jennifer Sills has been named Interim Chief Academic Officer for grades pre-kindergarten through 8th by Worcester County Public Schools. Sills brings over 20 years of experience within Worcester Schools – along with a strong record of instructional leadership and innovation. In this position Sill will oversee curriculum and instruction for elementary and middle grades –…
Read MoreEden Man Sentenced to 1 Year for Vehicular Manslaughter
An Eden man has been sentenced for criminally negligent vehicular manslaughter in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 38 year old Jeffrey Garnett on April 24th to the maximum sentence of three years in prison – suspending all but 1 year to be service in the Wicomico County Detention Center.…
Read MoreNo Regular Meeting of Sussex County Council on Tuesday – Meet for Budget Workshop
The Sussex County Council will not have a regular meeting on Tuesday. They are meeting at 9am for a budget workshop at the Sussex County Public Safety Complex in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public. The next regular meeting of the Council is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12.
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Community Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease on May 13 in Laurel
There will be a community meeting on the recent detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Delaware’s white-tailed deer in Laurel on Wednesday, May 13th. DNREC invites the public to attend and get more information about CWD, ask questions and understand the state’s next steps. Also learn how the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s surveillance…
Read MoreMilton Police Make Felony Armed Robbery Arrest
Milton Police were called to the Park Royal Apartments around noon on Saturday for a report of an armed robbery. Police learned that a 17 year old male had a handgun and demanded $500 from another juvenile male. After receiving the money the suspect ran off on foot. With help from Delaware State Police and…
Read More2 Injured in Pedestrian Crash in Dewey Beach; 1 Arrested for DUI & other Offenses
Dewey Beach Police are investigating a pedestrian crash just before 2 Sunday morning. Police say a Prius driven by a Florida man struck two pedestrians crossing Coastal Highway in a marked crosswalk near New Orleans Street. Police say a 25 year old Lewes man was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries and released.…
Read MoreRestored PRR #60 to Arrive in Lewes Tuesday & Reunited with Caboose & Tender for National Train Day on Saturday
The Pennsylvania Railroad Locomotive #60 will arrive at Lewes Junction on Tuesday, May 5th at 7am. The historic, cosmetically restored 1913 steam engine will be transported in 3 segments from two locations. The boiler and trucks will come from Marshallton, Delaware and the cab will be delivered by a trucking company from Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee where…
Read MoreTransportation Officials Urge Caution in Work Zones Following Recent Crashes
The National Work Zone Safety Awareness campaign was held in recent days as the number of work zone crews—and roadway workers nationwide—increases. Charlie Gischlar, Deputy Director of Communications for the Maryland State Highway Administration, tells the Talk of Delmarva it has been a tragic last week, with multiple fatal crashes reported in work zones. On…
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