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Delaware lowers flags to honor two former state legislators, Rev. Jesse Jackson
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (202+ words) DOVER, Del. - Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has ordered all flags at state buildings and grounds to be flown at half staff in honor of the passing of former legislators George Bunting and John Viola, as well as Reverend Jesse Jackson....
Delaware Republicans push for reopening of Indian River Power Plant to help lower energy costs
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (278+ words) The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal says there was" Tobacco products in Delaware could soon come with a higher p" DAGSBORO, Del. - Republican lawmakers in Delaware are currently exploring options to bring the Indian River Power Plant in…...
Delaware Congresswoman denounces deportation order for disabled Sussex County man
3+ week, 1+ day ago (276+ words) (Office of Governor Matt Meyer) SEAFORD, Del. " A Delaware congresswoman is now adding her voice to calls for the release of a developmentally disabled Sussex County man detained by immigration officials in late 2025. On Monday, Jan. 26, Rep. Sarah McBride released…...
Update: Road restrictions in effect, Delaware warning upgraded
3+ week, 3+ day ago (207+ words) DELMARVA" State agencies across the peninsula have issued road advisories as wintry weather impacts conditions." Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer"(D) issued a Level One Driving Warning effective at midnight on Jan. 25, upgrading in Kent County to a Level Two Warning at…...
Delaware governor declares state of emergency ahead of Winter Storm
3+ week, 4+ day ago (255+ words) DELAWARE " Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer declared a state of emergency Friday in anticipation of this weekend's winter storm, activating the Delaware Emergency Management Agency's emergency operations center and allowing statewide resources " including the Delaware National Guard " to mobilize for storm…...
Proposed Delaware law would ban pet ownership for life after numerous animal cruelty violations
3+ week, 6+ day ago (276+ words) (Dineshraj Goomany" / CC BY-SA 2.0) DOVER, Del. - A proposed law making its way through the Delaware General Assembly would increase the legal penalties for repeat animal cruelty offenders and even prohibit a person from owning an animal for the rest of…...
Proposed bill seeks term limits for Delaware lawmakers
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (341+ words) DOVER, DE-Delaware lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 222, which would impose term limits on state legislators and several statewide elected officials. Currently, Delaware has no term limits, but lawmakers remain divided on the measure. Under the proposal, state senators could serve…...
Delaware State Fair unveils more summer concert shows
4+ week, 1+ day ago (140+ words) HARRINGTON, Del. - The Delaware State Fair has announced three more additions to their upcoming 2026 Delaware Lottery Summer Concert Series. On Friday, July 24, the Fair has scheduled the Demolition Derby presented by Taylor & Messick. Hudson Westbrook is then slated to play…...
Dozens volunteer at Food Bank of Delaware for MLK Day
4+ week, 2+ day ago (449+ words) MILFORD, DE- On today's Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, volunteers lined up at the Food Bank of Delaware to give back to the community. Dozens of volunteers, community leaders and organizations dedicated their day off to helping neighbors…...
Delaware lawmakers target school phone use: a move many say is needed
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (425+ words) DOVER, DE- Delaware lawmakers are taking aim at cell phone use in schools after the House passed Senate Bill 106 on Tuesday, a move many community members and school leaders say is needed to address the growing problem of phones in…...