Democrats Introduce Bill to Address Delaware’s Projected $400 Million Budget Shortfall

Democrat lawmakers have introduced legislation that would immediately address what they say is a projected $400 million budget shortfall caused by recent federal tax code changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Sponsored by Representative Kerri Evelyn Harris and Senator Bryan Townsend, House Bill 255 would separate Delaware’s tax code from certain parts…

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New Report Highlights Toll of Lung Cancer in Delaware, Maryland

A new report from the American Lung Association highlights both progress and challenges in Maryland’s and Delaware’s fight against lung cancer. The 2025 State of Lung Cancer report shows that lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in both states and across the nation. Maryland ranks among the top states for surgical treatment…

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Potential Air Travel Disruptions During Holiday Season

With the holiday travel season on the horizon and many people planning trips, air travel is expected to face significant issues due to a combination of factors. Those factors include record-breaking passenger numbers, staffing shortages among air traffic controllers caused by a government shutdown, and potential weather disruptions. As a result, increased delays and cancellations…

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AAA: Air Travelers Advised to Book Early as Dynamic Pricing Takes Off

  Many airlines have begun adopting a new fare pricing system known as the New Distribution Capability (NDC), developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This technology enables dynamic pricing, allowing ticket costs to fluctuate frequently and vary by search location. As a result, traditional patterns of discounted fares are becoming less reliable. According…

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UPDATED: Fire Damages Dagsboro Business Tuesday Afternoon

Firefighters from Dagsboro were called for a structure fire at B & E Tire and Auto just after 3:30 Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters arriving at the scene found fire and smoke.  Officials say the business was occupied and operating at the time of the fire – all occupants were able to escape without injury.  Multiple companies…

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UPDATED: Pittsville Voters Return 3 Incumbents to Town Commission Tuesday

UPDATED – 11/04/25 –  Three incumbents have been re-elected to the Pittsville town commission. David Carozza was the top vote-getter with 53 votes followed by Roland Adkins with 43. Michael O’Brien received 41 votes. Write-in candidate Ivory Smith won 39 votes. =========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 11/03/25 – Pittsville voters will go to the polls on Tuesday…

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UPDATED: Seaford Juvenile Arrested for Milford Bomb Threat; Milford Police Investigate Bomb Threat at Milford High School & Central Academy Monday Morning

UPDATED – 11/04/25 – Milford Police Detectives have identified the email sender in Monday’s bomb threat that led to the evacuation of both Milford Central Academy and Milford High School as a 13 year old boy from Seaford who was not a Milford School District student. An arrest warrant has been obtained and on Tuesday the…

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UPDATED: GOFUNDME Set up for Laurel Victim; Lewes Man Charged with Vehicular Assault & DUI After 3 Vehicle Crash Friday near Harbeson

UPDATED:  11/04/25 – A GoFundMe has been set up to help the 26 year old Laurel woman who was seriously injured in this crash.   ================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 11/03/25 – A Lewes man has been arrested following a three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Hollymount Road in Harbeson. Preliminary investigation by Delaware State Police shows a…

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Gov. Moore Announces $62-Million in State Funding to Ensure Full November SNAP Benefits for Marylanders

Marylanders will see SNAP Benefits for November! Governor Wes Moore announced Monday that $62-million has been released to ensure full November SNAP benefits. The funding was authorized by executive order and represents the State’s contribution to making SNAP recipients whole following a federal judge’s order that the Trump Administration provide contingency funding for the program.…

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DSP: First State Police Agency to Complete IACP Trust Building Campaign

The Delaware State Police are the first state police agency in the country to successfully complete the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Trust Building Campaign. When an agency joins the campaign – they pledge to adopt 25 key policies and best practices aimed at improving transparency, accountability and common engagement over a 36-month…

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Delaware Blocks Illegal Cuts to Comprehensive Sexual Health Education

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Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has successfully blocked the Trump Administration from defunding teen reproductive and sexual health education programs over language that affirms all young peoples’ gender identities. The lawsuit was filed by AG’s from 16 states and the District of Columbia and sued the US Department of Health and Human Services in September…

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DOC Launches “Friends and Family Handbook” to Help Navigate the Correctional System

The Delaware Department of Correction has launched its “Friends and Family Handbook.” This resource provides information for families and friends of incarcerated individuals to help them navigate the correctional system. The handbook helps to answer common questions as well as open channels of communication between members of the community and the DOC.   CLICK HERE FOR…

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DE AG Kathy Jennings Files Brief Supporting Offshore Wind Project

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Attorney General Kathy Jennings has filed a brief challenging the abrupt cancellation of a “fully permitted offshore wind power project.” Jennings says the US Wind project would bring cheaper and cleaner energy to Delawareans. In October of last year, US Wind was approved to construct an offshore wind power turbine project off the coast of…

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Hurlock Voters Choose a New Mayor in Saturday’s Election

Hurlock voters on Saturday opted for change! Voters chose Earl Murphy as their next Mayor with 230 votes to incumbent Charles Cephas’s 141. Incumbent Councilwoman Bonnie Franz returns to the Council to represent District 2 after receiving 54 votes to challenger Zia Ashraf’s 23. Filling the At-Large council seat will be Jeff Smith, who won…

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DSP Investigating Shots Fired After Road Rage Incident in Dover

Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired complaint following a road rage incident in Dover Saturday afternoon. Police say the victim was southbound on North Dupont Highway when she drove around a slower moving pickup. While the victim was stopped at a red light at Fork Branch Road the pickup stopped on the shoulder…

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UPDATED: Harrington Area Crash Leaves One Milford Man Dead and Another Injured

UPDATED – 11/02/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 64-year-old Lorenza Bailey Jr., of Milford, as the man who died in the fatal crash on Friday in Harrington. ================================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 11/01/25 – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash near Harrington Friday night around 9. Police say a Ford driven by a 64…

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DSP Investigating Shots Fires Near Seaford VFW

Delaware State Police were called to the VFW Virgil Wilson Post on Middleford Road in Seaford Friday night for a report of shots fired. Investigation showed that at the end of an event a fight broke out between several people in the parking lot and shots were heard in the area. No injuries were reported,…

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Rabid Fox Found near Quanitco, MD

Heath Department officials in Wicomico County say that a fox tested positive for rabies last week. Officials say the fox was tested on October 28th – it was found in the area of Catchpenny Road in Quantico, Maryland. Residents in that area should be on their guard and avoid contact with all wild or stray…

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