Senators Coons, Curtis Celebrate Legislation Strengthening Small Business Innovation Programs
Helping small businesses turn federally funded research into market-ready products, the reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs aims to boost innovation and economic growth. The House this week passed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, following Senate passage in early March. The law includes…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Additional Reforms to Maryland’s Foster Care System
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced new reforms to strengthen and better protect children in the foster care system, including contracts establishing statewide standards for one-on-one care for youth with complex needs and expanded placement capacity. Governor Moore said the changes are designed to replace a fragmented system with a more consistent, accountable approach—ensuring children…
Read MoreDelaware Health Advocates Push for Stronger Healthcare Workforce
Health advocates in Delaware are urging lawmakers to prioritize strengthening the state’s healthcare workforce. During an advocacy event in Dover, members of the First State Health Leaders Alliance highlighted ongoing workforce shortages and the need for a more robust healthcare system as the state’s population grows and ages. The coalition, made up of multiple healthcare…
Read MorePresident Trump Expected at Dignified Transfer Wednesday at DAFB
President Trump is expected to be at Dover Air Force Base in Dover this afternoon for the dignified transfer of the 6 Air Force and Air National Guard service members who died in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 12th. A U.S. Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed during combat operations while in friendly…
Read MoreSussex County Council Tables Possible Moratorium on Cluster Subdivisions; Hears from Librarians
UPDATE – 03/17/26 – The Sussex County Council faced a mostly full house – of Sussex County librarians and library supporters who all asked the Council to support an increase in the library tax – and if that is not an option this year, to create a library funding task force – made up of county…
Read MoreSecurity System Notifies Homeowner of Intruder in Rehoboth Beach House
Rehoboth Beach Police were contacted on March 9th by a homeowner that his security system notified him that someone was in his house – which should be unoccupied! When police arrived they saw 41 year old Joseph Lilly seated at a table in the residence. Police entered and arrested Lilly – investigation showed that he…
Read MoreMD 90 (Ocean City Expressway) to be Closed Overnight on March 17th and 18th for Tree Trimming and Cleanup Following Recent Storm
A section of Route 90 between Whaleyville and Ocean City will be closed overnight on Tuesday, March 17th, and Wednesday, March 18th, for tree trimming maintenance. The tree trimming and cleanup, which will take place between Route 50 and MD 528/Coastal Highway in Ocean City, are necessary due to damage caused by last month’s storm. During maintenance operations, traffic will be…
Read MoreBronx, NY Man Charged with Forgery and Felony Theft
A Bronx, New York man has been arrested for forgery and felony theft. Delaware State Police were contacted by a 75 year old Milford woman who told them she had mailed a check to pay a bill and was notified that the payment was not received. She learned that $6000 was withdrawn from her account.…
Read MoreDNREC to Begin Mosquito Spraying Friday
Mosquito spraying will begin on Friday! Mosquito Control will begin spraying the woodland pools to control aquatic immature mosquitoes and continue into mid-April – weather permitting. Spraying begins in southern Sussex County and will expand into Kent and New Castle Counties over the next several weeks. Targeting the woodland pool larval mosquitoes limits the emergence…
Read MoreSCHOOL & OTHER DELAYS & CLOSINGS – March 17
CLOSINGS/DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS – March 17 last updated 6am OTHER Town of Bethany Beach Budget & Finance Committee Meeting – 10am Tuesday, March 17 – canceled
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Walt – Lewes – Spreading the Luck of the Irish! Decked out dog at the Ocean City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Click for full view
Read MoreGov Meyer Proclaims This Week as “Flood Awareness Week”
Governor Matt Meyer has proclaimed March 16 to 20 as Delaware Flood Awareness Week. This is in conjunction with DNREC, DEMA and the Department of Safety and Homeland Security which want residents to be better informed about flood risk, the likelihood of flooding from extreme weather…
Read MoreKent County Sheriff’s Office Scam Alert
The Sheriff’s Office of Kent County, DE, is alerting you to a scam that is targeting residents. The caller, posing as a Kent County Sheriff’s officer, advises you that you missed a court date and they are demanding that you pay preemptive bail or be imprisoned immediately. Officials say that the call is received from…
Read MoreUPDATED: SB 106 on Student Cell Phone Use in School Signed by Gov Meyer
UPDATED STORY – 03/16/26 – Legislation approved unanimously by the Delaware General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Matt Meyer requires each Delaware school district and charter school to adopt a policy, with educator input, about cell phone use by students during school hours. According to Senate Bill 106, each school district and charter school…
Read MoreDelDOT: Hazardous Tree Removal – Selbyville Area – March 21 & 22
The Delaware Department of Transportation announces that Cypress Road near Selbyville will be closed between Daisey Road and Cliff Road on March 21st and March 22nd between 7am and 6pm (weather permitting) for hazardous tree removal operations. Motorists are reminded to slow down in work zones and to expect minor delays while traveling in the area.
Read MoreWicomico County Prescribed Burn – Fruitland
The Wicomico County Department of Public Works in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service will be conducting a prescribed burn(s), within the limits of the Sharps Point Dredge Management Facility located at 622 Sharps Point Rd. Fruitland, between March 18th , and April 1st , 2026. This effort will assist the…
Read MoreSTORM INFORMATION: City of Rehoboth Beach Prepares for Severe Weather
The City of Rehoboth Beach is monitoring a significant thunderstorm that is expected to impact our area this afternoon and into the evening. Thunderstorms and hail with damaging winds that could evolve into tornadoes are possible. Key safety reminders for residents, visitors and businesses: Strong to damaging winds are possible, so please secure all loose…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Sandie Henne – Kingston, MD – Northside Park in Ocean City at sunset. Click for full view
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 03/14/26
NAME: John / Federalsburg / 410-754-6955 ITEM: Books DESCRIPTION: Many hardcover conservative political and health-related books, less than 20 years old and in great shape. AMOUNT: $3 each. He will give a volume discount for large purchases. He is willing to accept any and all offers. He’s moving and needs to move these…
Read MoreRoad & Lane Closures for Phase 1 of TidalHealth Salisbury Observation Unit Expansion Begin Monday, March 16
The City of Salisbury Department of Infrastructure and Development announces that construction for Phase 1 of the TidalHealth Salisbury Observation Unit expansion on Carroll Street will begin at 7am on Monday, March 16. The work will require lane closures on Patterson Road and West Vine Street in both directions as well as a full road…
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Ann Hammond – Delmar – Baby bunny in the back yard at Holly Ridge. Click for full view
Read MoreThe Talk of Delmarva was OC’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Check it out on Facebook or watch below.
State Senate Passes SCR 144 Recognizing 75th Anniversary of Delaware State Parks System
The State Senate has unanimously passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 144, sponsored by District 6 Senator Russ Huxtable, which recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Delaware State Parks system. Delaware State Parks was established in 1951 with the authorization of 3 parks – Trap Pond State Park in Sussex County, Fort Delaware State Park in Kent…
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Stephanie Faust – Lewes – Summer Sunrise at Deauville Beach in Rehoboth Beach. Click for full view
Read MoreFire Destroys Maintenance Building at Frontier Town near Berlin
The Berlin Fire Company was called for a structure fire at the Frontier Town Campground near Berlin just before 7 Friday night. Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office says firefighters found heavy fire conditions when they arrived on the scene involving a maintenance building which was destroyed. Several nearby structures received damage. No injuries were reported. …
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