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Senators Coons, Cramer Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Rental Assistance Program for Affordable Housing
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Republican Kevin Cramer of North Dakota introduced their Choice in Affordable Housing Act today to improve the federal government’s largest rental assistance program. The bipartisan bill would make it easier to access Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs)—often referred to as Section 8 vouchers—and attract and retain landlords to participate in the…
Read MoreBill Introduced to Establish Office of Suicide Prevention in Delaware
49 other U.S. states have an Office of Suicide Prevention – Delaware is currently the only state in the nation without one. Legislation that has been introduced in Delaware proposes to change that. Under House Bill 54, sponsored by Representative Eric Morrison and Senator Spiros Mantzavinos, The Office of Suicide Prevention would support the Suicide Prevention Coalition in raising…
Read MoreLegislation in Delaware Introduced to Strengthen Utility Shutoff Protections for Delaware Residents
In an effort to continue to address the impact of rising utility costs, lawmakers in Delaware have introduced new legislation that would provide stronger consumer protections for residents at risk of losing heating or cooling services. Sponsored by Representative Melanie Ross Levin, Representative Rae Moore, and Senator Stephanie Hansen, House Bill 62 makes several updates…
Read MoreUPDATE: Maryland Appellate Court Rules Against Executive Giordano in Charter Dispute; County Executive’s Office Calls Ruling Misleading
The Appellate Court of Maryland has ruled in favor of the Wicomico County Council in a dispute with County Executive Julie Giordano over the confirmation of an Assistant Director of Administration. The court clarified that under Section 315(A) of the Wicomico County Charter, executive appointments requiring Council confirmation must be formally submitted and acted upon…
Read MoreFairfax, Virginia Man Arrested by Easton Police for Impersonating a Police Officer, Providing Fictitious Documents, and Weapon-Related Charges
A 30-year-old Fairfax, Virginia man has been arrested by Easton, Maryland Police for providing false information including fictitious documents as well as impersonating a police officer. According to Easton Police, On February 4th, Richard R. Browning V applied to the Easton Police Department as a Certified Police Lateral, claiming to be employed by the U.S.…
Read MoreAttorney General Brown Joins Coalition of Attorneys General in Issuing Multistate Guidance for Schools on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and a coalition of 15 attorneys general have issued guidance to schools on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives. The guidance comes in response to recent federal actions, including an executive order and policy guidance from the U.S. Department of Education, which address diversity policies in schools. The attorneys general…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Pennsylvania Man for Assault Following Crash in Milford
Delaware State Police arrested a 45-year-old Lincoln University, Pennsylvania man for felony assault after he pepper-sprayed a man following a rear-end crash in Milford yesterday, March 4th. Police say Jason Boyd, who was driving a Chevrolet Silverado, is accused of tailgating a Honda Element before colliding with it when the driver abruptly applied his brakes.…
Read MoreHead-On Collision Under Investigation; Five Injured
A head-on collision that occurred yesterday evening, March 4th in the area of Rum Bridge Road and Seashore Highway is under investigation. According to Delaware State Police, a 25-year-old Georgetown man in a Toyota attempted to pass another vehicle on a double-yellow line, crashing into a Mazda driven by a 65-year-old Seaford man. In addition…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Announces Comprehensive Plan to Address Rising Energy Costs in Delaware
Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced a comprehensive plan to address rising energy costs in Delaware, strengthen consumer protections, and demand immediate relief for Delmarva Power customers who experienced severe bill increases over the past several months. The Meyer Administration will work alongside legislators, consumer advocates, and energy regulators to ensure these immediate relief measures and…
Read MoreWorcester County Commissioner Pushes for Property Tax Relief Amid Budget Uncertainty
Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino is advocating for property tax relief amid rising costs. He made a motion, which passed unanimously during the Commissioners’ comments portion of Tuesday’s meeting, to analyze the impact of reducing the property tax rate by up to five cents or maintaining the Constant Yield rate for the FY 2026 budget.…
Read MoreMaryland Awards $12.4 Million in Opioid Restitution Fund Competitive Grants, Announces Strategic Overdose Response Priorities
Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller and the Office of Overdose Response have announced $12.4 million in grants from the state’s Opioid Restitution Fund. The funding, sourced from opioid-related legal settlements, will support 28 programs aimed at addressing overdose and substance use disorders. Lt. Governor Miller emphasized the importance of these programs in combating the…
Read MoreUPDATE: 12 Year Old Arrested; Seaford School District on Incident at Frederic Douglass Elementary School Tuesday Morning
UPDATE: A 12 year old has been arrested for bringing an unloaded firearm to school. The student was charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, was presented to a Judge at the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released to a guardian pending an appearance at Family Court at a later…
Read MoreParkville, MD Woman Pleads Guilty to Over $3.6 Million in Medicaid Fraud
A 44-year-old Parkville, Maryland woman has pleaded guilty to two counts of defrauding the Maryland Medicaid program of more than $3.6 million by billing for mental health services for Medicaid recipients that were never provided. According to the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, between November 2019 and September 2024, Tasha S. Saunders operated two behavioral health…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council to Hold Split Meeting Tuesday
UPDATED – 03/04/25 – The Sussex County Council and members of the Planning & Zoning Commission met Tuesday morning at the Sussex County Public Safety Complex in Georgetown. The Delaware Department of Transportation made a presentation and discussion – giving an overall view of DelDOT as well as some focus on Sussex County Transportation projects, needs…
Read MoreCash Toll to Increase on Delaware Memorial Bridge on April 1st
Beginning April 1st a new cash toll rate for all vehicle classes will be implemented at the Delaware Memorial Bridge. This is the first phase of a 2-phased toll structure plan that will increase tolls by $1 for passenger vehicles and $1 per axle for commercial vehicles. Bridge E-ZPass rates for all classifications are not…
Read MoreMiddletown, DE Man Convicted in 16-Kilogram Drug Conspiracy
A Middletown man has been convicted on charges to distribute drugs. Acting US Attorney for the District of Delaware says 54 year old Dwayne Fountain was convicted by a federal jury on February 24th – and acquitted on three related charges. During trial a network of co-conspirators was identified that stretched from Scranton, PA to…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milford Man Wanted for Attempted Murder Extradited to Delaware
UPDATED – 03/03/25 – A 37 year old Milford man wanted for attempted murder has been extradited back to Delaware from Philadelphia with the assistance of the Delaware Department of Justice. Derrick Legree has been formally charged in connection with a November 3, 2024 attempted murder investigation. He is charged with multiple offenses: Attempted Murder…
Read MoreBerlin Teen an American Idol Season 23 Contestant
When American Idol returns to TV next week – a Delmarva singer will be among the contestants hoping for her shot at the big time. 17 year old Cal Toner – also known as Callum – is from Berlin and has played at a variety of venues in both Maryland and Delaware. A-I will air…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Arrest Suspect in Shooting Near Frankford
UPDATED – 03/03/25 – A teen wanted for attempted murder and related charges has been arrested by Delaware State Police. Police determined that 18 year old Kelvin Wescott of Seaford was the suspect in a shooting incident on Gum Tree Road in Frankford on February 2nd after an argument between Wescott and the victim turned violent.…
Read MoreCity of Milford to Hold Special Election on Bond Issuance on Sat, April 26
The City of Milford will not have a municipal election on Saturday, April 26th however the planned Special Election authorizing the issuance of up to $8.5-million in general obligation bonds – will be held. This bond issuance is needed to finance the design, engineering and construction of water utility infrastructure improvements to supply the northwest…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested after Shots Fired Complaint
A Dover man has been arrested on weapons charges after an incident Friday night on East Division Street. Dover Police say just after 10:30 police received several reports of gunshots being fired and one caller to 9-1-1 reported a man armed with a knife who was running and screaming. Police determined the shots were coming…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired in Lincoln Friday Night
Delaware State Police were called to Bunting Avenue in Lincoln Friday night for a report of shots fired. Police learned that just before 10pm an unknown number of shots were fired from a light-colored vehicle – two vehicles were struck – one that was occupied by two people – neither was injured. Police ask anyone…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milton Voters to Elect a Mayor and 2 Council Members Saturday
UPDATED – 03/03/25 – Milton voters have sent John Collier back to the Mayor’s office. Collier received 398 votes to 222 for Vice Mayor Lee Revis-Plank. Voters also re-elected Tom Arkinson to the Town Council and elected Robert Gray to fill the second open seat. Gray was the top vote-getter with 476 tallies followed by Arkinson…
Read MoreSalisbury Man With Burn Injuries Flown to Baltimore Burn Center
A Salisbury man was flown to the Bayview Burn Center in Baltimore after he was injured burning brush in a metal burn barrel. Fruitland firefighters were called to Joseph Drive just before 3pm Sunday and found a small brush fire and a 61 year old man with 1st and 2nd degree burns. Maryland State Fire…
Read MoreChickens Perish in Princess Anne Chicken House Fire
A chicken house and vehicle fire is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office. Officials say about 41,000 chickens died in a fire that occurred in two chicken houses on Petes Hill Road near Princess Anne. Princess Anne firefighters were called to the scene around 1:30 on Friday afternoon. Investigation shows the property…
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