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Tipped Worker Tax Relief Measure Clears Delaware House Committee
A bill providing state tax relief for tipped workers has cleared a House committee. The proposed legislation, sponsored by State Representative Jeff Hilovsky, would allow eligible workers to deduct up to $15,000 in tip income from their Delaware state taxes. The tax break would sunset at the end of 2029 unless renewed. House Substitute 1 for House…
Read MoreDNREC Opens New Delaware Environmental Laboratory in Smyrna
DNREC opened the new Delaware Environmental Laboratory near Smyrna today with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. This state-of-the-art facility features scientific analysis of emerging contaminants such as PFAS, water quality testing and early detection of human and animal diseases in Delaware. Participants in the ceremonial ribbon cutting included DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson along with representatives of the state’s…
Read MoreAAA: 72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel over July 4th Week – Slightly Higher than 2025
With the United States of America’s 250th anniversary as well as the 4th of July falling on a Saturday this year, we can expect very heavy trafffic during that holiday period. Jana Tidwell, who is the manager of public and government affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic, tells the Talk of Delmarva travelers are planning accordingly…. Â …
Read MoreGunfire Strikes Occupied Home and Unoccupied Vehicle in Dover
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that damaged a home and vehicle in Barrister Place on Wednesday night. Officers responded to the area for a report the shots fired at approximately 11:31 P.M. Police say an unoccupied vehicle had been struck by gunfire and an occupied home was struck 2-3 times. There were…
Read MoreClothing Our Kids Awarded $10,000 From the Freeman Foundation’s FACES Program
Clothing Our Kids of Sussex County has received a $10,000 grant from the Freeman Foundation’s FACES Program. The nonprofit spends more than $156,000 annually on new school clothing for local children, and officials say the grant will help provide complete clothing packages for up to 34 students, with each child receiving a complete package that…
Read MoreTown Hall to Focus on Healthcare Access and Services in Georgetown Area
State Representative Valerie Jones Giltner will host a healthcare town hall on Monday, June 22nd, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sussex Academy of Arts & Sciences, located at 21150 Airport Road in Georgetown. The event will feature a panel discussion with local hospital systems on planned innovations aimed at addressing gaps in healthcare…
Read MoreCocaine Trafficker Sentenced for Distributing 956 Kilograms of Cocaine Along East Coast
A Queens, New York man has been sentenced to 275 months in federal prison for his role in a coast-to-coast cocaine trafficking conspiracy that supplied drugs to Delaware and other East Coast states. Federal prosecutors say 65-year-old Brahmananda Prasad transported cocaine from California to New York and distributed cocaine to multi-kilogram sub-distributors in New York…
Read MoreMosquito Control Spray Announcement- Downstate Ground Adulticiding (fogging)
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Wednesday, June 17, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Delmar and Millsboro. Near Selbyville, Frankford, and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray…
Read MoreNew Law Expands Hunting Opportunities in Delaware
A new law signed by Governor Matt Meyer expands hunting opportunities in Delaware by allowing Sunday hunting for all game animals and game birds during established hunting seasons. Private landowners and public agencies may still decide whether to permit Sunday hunting on their properties. House Bill 278, backed by the bipartisan Delaware Sportsmen’s Caucus, passed…
Read MoreDriver Hospitalized Following Crash in Salisbury Area
Maryland State Police continue to investigate a crash that occurred earlier this morning at Route 50 and Naylor Mill Road near Salisbury. At approximately 7 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack responded to the scene. MSP tells the Talk of Delmarva that the preliminary investigation indicates a Hyundai Sonata was stopped at…
Read MoreOvernight crash and Fuel Spill in Seaford Area
The Talk of Delmarva has learned details about a crash that occurred overnight –about 12:30 AM on June 17th in Seaford. State Police say Volvo tractor and trailer was traveling eastbound on Stein Highway near Dulany Street. Police investigated and learned that the trailer disconnected from the tractor and the driver tried to slow down…
Read MoreDelaware Senate Advances Utility Oversight Bill
Following hours of debate, the Delaware Senate has advanced Senate Bill 326, which seeks to strengthen oversight of public utilities by limiting their ability to pass certain non-mandatory capital investment costs on to customers. The measure would increase transparency in utility billing, require regular audits by the Public Service Commission, and place restrictions on expenses…
Read MoreDNREC Offers Expanded Assistance for Farmers Due to Significantly Increased Reports of Deer Damage
DNREC has expanded its deer damage assistance programs in response to increased reports of crop losses caused by deer across Delaware. The agency is now offering expedited enrollment in the Extreme Deer Damage Assistance Program (EDDAP), allowing qualifying farmers to seek relief immediately without first completing certain paperwork requirements. Under EDDAP, hunters may harvest antlerless…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County FY 2027 Budget Approved
UPDATED – 06/16/26 –Â The Sussex County Council has approved a $300-million budget for FY 2027. Several members of the public spoke during the public hearings – with comments in thanks to the Council for the inclusion of a building permit surcharge for the public school districts inn Sussex County and Sussex Tech. While Council Vice…
Read MoreModular Classrooms to be Installed at Cape Henlopen HS & Sussex Consortium
Due to overcrowded facilities at Cape Henlopen High School, the District is installing eight modular classrooms to expand classroom space. Four of the modular units will go to the High School and four to the Sussex Consortium. Each can accommodate about 25 people, and have AC and heat, but no running water. The modular classrooms…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested for Attempted Murder Tuesday Morning
A Laurel man has been arrested for attempted murder after a shooting early Tuesday morning in Laurel. Delaware State Police and Laurel Police were called to Phillips Landing Road just after 2:30am where they found a 45 year old man with a gunshot wound to the chest. Medical aid was provided and the victim was…
Read More9 Rescued & Rehabilitated Sea Turtles to be Released in Ocean City Thursday
The National Aquarium Animal Rescue will release 9 rescued sea turtles on the beach at 40th Street in Ocean City on Thursday morning. These sea turtles were among hundreds rescued from Cape Cod in December of 2025 and were displaying symptoms of cold stunning – a condition similar to pneumonia that occurs in young turtles…
Read MoreState House Leadership Responds to Allegations of Domestic Violence Against District 3 Rep. Josue Ortega
Allegations have been brought against Delaware District 3 State Representative Josue Ortega involving an alleged domestic violence incident. House Democratic leadership issued a statement Tuesday in response to the accusation against Rep. Ortega that they are taking this seriously and that while due process must be carried out in the legal system, accountability in the…
Read MoreMajor Drug Manufacturing & Trafficking Operation Investigation in Wicomico County Leads to Seizure of Cocaine & Firearms
In February, an investigation was started by detectives assigned to the Wicomico County Joint Community Action Team into Leander Lewis of Salisbury for the suspected distribution and manufacture of drugs in Wicomico County. On May 28th, a search and seizure warrant was executed at a residence on South Delano Avenue in Salisbury. Lewis was arrested…
Read MoreGov Meyer Calls For Immediate Action to Protect Delaware Ratepayers & Hold Utilities Accountable
On Monday, Governor Matt Meyer called for immediate action to address rising energy costs and to protect Delaware ratepayers. He’s urging regulators, utilities, lawmakers and the public to prioritize energy affordability during the last weeks of the legislative session. Gov Meyer is calling on the Public Advocate to file a petition with the Public Service…
Read MoreGov Wes Moore Continues “Delivering for Maryland” Tour on the Eastern Shore
Gov Wes Moore ended his 2-day “Delivering for Maryland” tour through Worcester and Wicomico Counties. The Governor says that throughout his tour – he’s seen the real results his administration’s investments are making in each community. He is committed to working in partnership with every county to build stronger, more vibrant communities that leave no…
Read MoreAG Jennings Secures Final Victory Over Trump Administration’s Ban on Offshore Wind Permitting
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says the First Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed the Trump Administration’s appeal a lawsuit filed by a coalition of 18 attorneys general challenging the federal government’s order to freeze all federal permitting for wind energy projects. Jennings adds that this is a win for the fight against climate change…
Read MoreUPDATED: DelDOT has Closed a Portion of Fleetwood Pond Road for Bridge Repairs
UPDATED – 06/16/26 – Fleetwood Pond Road is now closed between Old Furnace and Baker Mill Roads for construction. Crews will be working to repair the spillway – including bridge deck repairs, joint sealing and painting. Detours are posted. Weather permitting the bridge should reopen on July 18.  ================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 06/12/26 – The…
Read MoreJuneteenth Events on Delmarva 2026
FRIDAY, JUNE 19th Salisbury, MD – Juneteenth on the Shore Community 5K – Salisbury City Park Bandstand – check in 9am run starts at 10am. Registration – https://www.howwebuild.org/Â Bridgeville, DE – Juneteenth Celebration Prayer Breakfast “Liberty & Justice for All” 10am at Bridgeville Public Library West Rehoboth, DE – Juneteenth Celebration Block Party at West…
Read MoreFederal Secretarial Disaster Declaration for State of Maryland Following Devastating Spring Freeze
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has officially issued a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for the State of Maryland after the April 21st freeze event, Governor Wes Moore submitted a formal request at the end of May to address the damage that Maryland’s agriculture sector sustained. Data confirmed that crop losses heavily exceeded the 30%…
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