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Gov. John Carney signs bill to provide free school meals to low-income Delaware students into law
WILMINGTON — Surrounded by Joseph E. Johnson Elementary School students and educational advocates, Gov. John Carney signed legislation into law Tuesday that will guarantee free school meals for
Big Lots is closing dozens of stores, many near Delaware
Big-box retailer Big Lots recently announced the closure of dozens of locations by the end of the year, and while the lone Big Lots in Milford will remain open, four other Big Lots near Delaware are scheduled to close. Is Big Lots closing in Delaware? ...
Historical Marker Honoring Choptank Indian Reservation Unveiled
EAST NEW MARKET, MD - A new historical marker was unveiled today in Dorchester County to commemorate the former Choptank Indian Reservation, a significant site for the Eastern Shore's indigenous history. Located on the corner of Green Point Rd and MD 16, the reservation overlooks Goose Creek and the Choptank...
Chesapeake College comes to Caroline for help funding career and technology facility
DENTON — Three representatives from Chesapeake College came before the Caroline County Commissioners on July 23 to pitch a new space that will house career and technology education. They asked the county to support a portion of about $14 million in construction costs, which is to be split between five counties. The counties’ share would account for about 25% of the total cost of constructing the facility, they said. The college hopes to secure state funding for the remaining 75%. ...
Registration open for @Victory_Events Beast National Showcase on Oct. 26 at Delaware Turf
Registration is open for the Victory Events Beast National Showcase on Oct. 26 at Delaware Turf in Frederica, DE. Location: DE Turf, 4000 Bay Road, Frederica, DE 19946 *ALL TURF FIELDS*. PRICE: $325/PLAYER. Sold out last year. Price includes game film and a custom reversible jersey!
Delaware woman is turning vacant homes into affordable housing
Charly Bass-Davis was a laborer and restaurateur before taking on her latest ambition: becoming a housing developer. Now, she is on a mission to make the act of owning a home more affordable in her city.She started with the Jumpstart Wilmington program, which reinforces nine steps towards successful real estate development and also aids in the property acquisition process. Now, she is the CEO of her own company, Steel Development.Bass-Davis is also aided by local contractors and funds from the The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.When all these moving parts come together, the goal is for people in a middle-to-low income bracket to be able to access these luxurious homes at an affordable price.RELATED: Philadelphia woman with dyslexia becomes inspiring author and professorTracy Johnson Rockmore founded 'Vessels of Hope' to help others with dyslexia 'Flip the Script' on their learning differences.
Delaware Man Arrested for Attempted Robbery at Hockessin Shell Gas Station
Hockessin, DE – Delaware State Police have apprehended 24-year-old Brandon Robertaccio of Hockessin for his involvement in an attempted robbery at a local Shell gas station. The incident occurred on…
Connoisseur Media Says So Long To Maryland, Spinning Stations To Local Daily Media.
Connoisseur Media, which in the past has looked at big acquisitions, is instead moving in the other direction in Maryland. Connoisseur Media, which in the past has looked at big acquisitions, is instead moving in the other direction in Maryland. That is where it has struck a $4.275 million deal to sell its Frederick market stations to Local Daily Media.
Salisbury mayor reacts to judge’s denial of housing development appeal
SALISBURY, Md. – Salisbury leaders say they are working to find a way to help progress a housing project, planned for downtown. Recently, Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge W. Newton Jackson III denied an appeal from Salisbury Town Centers Apartments, LLC. The appeal asked the judge to allow a special exception to the City of Salisbury’s zoning for density. In this case, the developer had asked for an exception on increasing that density.
Maryland Attorney General Investigating Fatal Police Chase in Easton
EASTON, MD - The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has launched an investigation into a police pursuit Monday that resulted in the death of one woman and serious injuries to three other people. The AG’s office says deputies from the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office...
Dehumidifier, cooling technology company chooses Newark area site
AirJoule LLC has chosen to locate in northern Delaware. AirJoule is leasing a 30,000-square-foot site on Shea Way in the Delaware Industrial Park, south of Newark for its main office and manufacturing facilities. It is also leasing 500 square feet at The Innovation Space in Wilmington’s DuPont Experimental Station for research and development work.
Do-not-swim advisory in effect for Lake Como in Smyrna
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources has issued a do-not-swim advisory for Lake Como in Smyrna. The advisory was issued Tuesday. Recent water testing detected high levels of bacteria. The advisory is day-to-day as monitoring continues. For more information please call 1-800-922-WAVE or visit www.de.gov/recrwater.
Dover City Council enacts moratorium on recreational marijuana licensing through end of year
The Dover mayor and city council put a moratorium on recreational marijuana operations through the end of this year. The city council passed the resolution seven-to-two Monday night. It says city council will use that time to continue their research and weigh options on best practices for governing recreational marijuana use.
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