10+ mon, 21+ hour ago (493+ words) Showcase your company at the WDEL Women's Expo, March 23rd at the Christiana Hilton Super Bowl LIX, Sunday Feb. 9 A classroom at the Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center. Delaware made some improvement in 4th grade mathematics, but still lags well behind other states in reading, according to national data. The 2024 Nation's Report Card was released, taking in data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress. 35% of Delaware's 4th graders were assessed to be "at or above Proficient" for 4th grade mathematics, up from 26% in 2022, but still 4% below the pre-pandemic-level, and the state's second-lowest score since 2005. Going back to 1992, Delaware has generally been within a percentage or two of the national average most years, but found itself 9 points behind in 2022, when Delaware's 26% was compared to the nation's 35%. Reading did not see a statistically significant change, as Delaware jumped from 25% to 26% since the 2022 testing, but that's…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (267+ words) Hear all the action of Phillies playoff games on WDEL The Delaware State Police, through the State Bureau of Identification, has launched a new online portal for firearms instructors seeking certification to train individuals applying for a handgun qualified purchaser permit. The Permit to Purchase Firearms Instructor Certification Portal creates a pathway for trainers to become certified to teach the state-mandated firearm safety course required under Delaware's new Permit to Purchase law. To become certified, applicants must review the Permit to Purchase Training Course Guidelines, complete an application through the portal and submit required documents, including: A valid firearms instructor certificate with an expiration date, issued by a nationally recognized organization or a law enforcement agency that meets Delaware POST standards A training course syllabus Once approved, certified instructors will be listed publicly on the Permit to Purchase website. Certified…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (577+ words) Hear all the action of Phillies playoff games on WDEL A New Castle County Council ordinance would look to put stronger guidelines in place as a proposed data center in Delaware City continues to draw frustration from nearby residents. During Tuesday's New Castle County Department of Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing, nearly two hours of public comment was offered in connection to Starwood Digital Ventures intended site, known as Project Washington. According to County Councilman David Carter, who presented to the board ahead of public comment, he said if Delaware lets in a Hyperscale Data Center, their electrical usage could equal the amount used by the rest of Delaware combined. Tuesday's discussion technically wasn't about Project Washington, but data centers in general, and how the county would handle applicants in the future. The ordinance calls for noise to…...

9+ mon, 4+ week ago (175+ words) Showcase your company at the WDEL Women's Expo, March 23rd at the Christiana Hilton Super Bowl LIX, Sunday Feb. 9 Darley Newman at The Old State House Delaware will be featured in a travel program to air on Philadelphia public television Saturday morning, February 1, 2025. Travels with Darley is hosted by Darley Newman. In the segment titled - Delaware Revolutionary Road Trip - Newman visits locations up and down Delaware including the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes, the John Dickinson Plantation near Dover, and Historic New Castle. Filming for the program was done in April, 2024, and is part of a series of shows exploring sites related to the American Revolution in honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the nation in 2026. Darley Newman at the Grand Opera House The Delaware Tourism Office and the Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors' Bureau were Newman's tour guides. The segment will…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (350+ words) Speaking at the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Meyer outlines the'state's application'to the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. Governor Matt Meyer announced Wednesday a sweeping $1 billion proposal to overhaul rural health care across Delaware, including the state's first four-year medical school and expanded services. Speaking at the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Meyer outlines the state's application to the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. This would fund 15 major projects aimed at expanding access to care, improving health outcomes and building a stronger rural healthcare workforce. "Delawareans have access to some of the best healthcare on the globe, yet insurance is still too expensive, with prices set to skyrocket for thousands of families in weeks," Governor Matt Meyer said. "Primary care appointments are still too limited, and emergency room wait times…...

6+ mon, 1+ day ago (271+ words) Get WDEL TrafficWatch alerts on your phone WR Phil Lutz scores a touchdown against Maine Delaware's move to the top level of college football will put the Blue Hens on a major stage very quickly. The Big XII Conference announced Thursday that Delaware's game at Colorado will air on the FOX Television Network on Saturday, September 6 at 3:30 p.m. That will be Delaware's first-ever apperance on FOX, which did not exist the last time the program played a game on network television, the 1982 I-AA Championship Game loss to Eastern Kentucky. Delaware's new residence in Conference USA comes with television agreements with CBS and ESPN, and Delaware will be featured several times on linear (traditional) television. Delaware's road game at Jacksonville State (Wednesday, October 15) and home game against MTSU (Wednesday, October 29), will both be shown on ESPN2. The CBS Sports Network has also picked…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (282+ words) Delaware State Police have announced the upcoming launch of the First State's new Permit to Purchase Program in November and urge Delawareans planning to purchase a handgun to review the process ahead of time. Beginning Nov. 16, 2025, Delaware will require a handgun qualified purchaser permit to purchase or transfer a handgun. DSP says these permits will be issued by their State Bureau of Identification. Those interested in purchasing a handgun are encouraged to visit the'Permit to Purchase Website'to learn about the upcoming requirements. DSP says the registration link is currently inactive but the page can be used to review the process ahead of the program being fully activated. DSP says applicants seeking a handgun qualified purchaser permit must: -Complete a firearms safety course with an approved instructor. -Pass a background check conducted by SBI. Those already in possession of a valid…...

11+ mon, 4+ week ago (127+ words) Sponsored by Advance Roofing Windows Siding Doors and Decks Sponsored by Harmony at Glasgow Sunday, 12pm vs. Carolina Fire crews work the roof at Atlantic Aviation Firefighters from several area companies battled a fire Sunday afternoon, December 1, 2024, in a two story hanger at the Wilmington Airport. Fire crews from Wilmington Manor and the Delaware Air National Guard arriving around 12:30 p.m. encountered flames from the roof of Atlantic Aviation. Wilmington Manor fire officials said due to the amount of roof work and overhaul, a second alarm was called. Crews were on scene for about two and a half hours. There were no reported injuries and the cause is under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office. WDEL News & TrafficWatch reporter...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago (257+ words) Delaware drivers might want to take a close look at their E-ZPass transponders ahead of next month's toll increases. DelDOT is offering a free Delaware E-ZPass transponder for anyone who opens up a new account between August 1-31, 2025, a savings of $15 off of the usual fee. The state where you set up your E-ZPass account will become important when Delaware raises its rates along Route 1 on August 15, as there will be separate rates for in-state and out-of-state transponders. Included in that out-of-state list are people who purchased E-ZPass through the Delaware River & Bay Authority for the Delaware Memorial Bridge, because they officially utilize the New Jersey E-ZPass system, even though the toll plaza is in Delaware. Accounts can be set up through the E-ZPass Delaware website, or by going to one of four locations: Route 1's two major toll plazas will…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (196+ words) A new online tool from UD's Cooperative Extension could be a game-changer for anyone in agriculture or aquaculture, from first-time growers to seasoned farmers." The University of Delaware's Cooperative Extension has launched a new online"Fact Sheet"designed to support the agriculture and aquaculture communities across the state. The resource is developed with input from the Delaware Department of Agriculture, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, the Delaware Farm Bureau and the USDA Farm Service Agency. It provides essential guidance for both beginning and established farmers and aquaculture professionals. It offers resources and information across three major areas: Programs for Prospective and Beginning Farmers, including resources from Delaware State University Extension, the Chesapeake Agriculture Innovation Center, the University of Delaware Beginning Farm Program, Horizon Farm Credit, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the University of Maryland Extension. Other…...