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Pat Williams, Delaware native and NBA legend who built 76ers' 1983 championship team, dies
Pat Williams, who built the 76ers last NBA championship team in the 1982-83 season, before becoming a co-founder of the Orlando Magic, died Wednesday at the age of 84. The cause of Williams' death was complications from viral pneumonia. Williams grew up in Delaware and attended the Tower Hill School. He became the Sixers'...
Education experts offer takeaways from 2024 school bills
With an 8.6% increase in state education funding for fiscal year 2025, which began July 1, the Delaware General Assembly continued its trend of passing legislation specific to the state’s schools. There were dozens of educational bills passed this legislative year, which concluded June 30. From college scholarships to improving school climate to establishing a commission to evaluate how schools ... Read More
Southern Delaware high school introduces new healthy vending machine for student athletes
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Student athletes at Sussex Central High School will see healthier options to eat in-between workouts and training as the school’s athletic department has rolled out its new Power Locker vending machine this summer.
This weekend at the Delaware beaches: Lower temps, Biden and much to do
The heat wave is finally breaking at the Delaware beaches. Temperatures have been in the 90s for most of the month, but Thursday is expected to see the lower 80s on the thermometer. You might actually be able to stay out of the water long enough to get a full-body tan. ...
Delaware's DBE pilot at Hodgson offers potential labor boost to construction industry
The First State spends billions of dollars on commodities, services and construction. However, both in Delaware and nationally, the construction industry is facing challenges due to an aging workforce, rising labor demand and a lack of skilled workers. Despite the need for a larger labor pool, the construction trade in...
Delaware GOP chair: Republican National Convention unifying support around former President Trump
MILWAUKEE -- After former President Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt at his Butler, Pennsylvania rally Saturday, angst surrounded this week's Republican National ...
First-time Delaware State Fair exhibitor eager to enter ring
MIDDLETOWN, Del. — New Year’s Day is usually the day that many Americans make resolutions to exercise more often, go on a diet, and do other related activities. For some, that means getting on a treadmill. Imagine if you went to the gym where you just purchased a...
Irish Eyes presents donations from St. Patrick’s Day parade
Milton Fire Department team members accept a check for $10,000 from Irish Eyes and Milton St. Patrick’s Day Parade representatives. Shown are (l-r) Dana Smith, Johnny Hopkins, Kathy Newcomb, Mike Newcomb, Maryellen Kiernan, Brian Reynolds, Jim Coulbourne, Charlene Jones and Tom Jones. RYAN MAVITY PHOTOS.
Milton major all-stars battle back to reach District 3 final
Fighting for their tournament lives, the Milton major all-stars reached the District 3 finals after rattling off four straight wins against Millsboro, Lower Sussex, Nanticoke and Georgetown. Each game was closer than the last, battle-testing the young squad. Millsboro. Chase Madden opened the July 14 game with a walk before...
Lewes major all-stars to face off with Milton July 18
The Lewes Major League All-Stars moved to 3-0 in the District 3 tournament with a 3-2 win over previously unbeaten Georgetown July 16, at Millsboro’s WB Atkins Memorial Park. The win secured Lewes a spot in the championship round against Milton, which has won four straight games following an...
DNREC Highlights Boating Safety with New Life Rings at Woodland Beach
Displaying one of the new life rings at Woodland Beach are Citizens’ Hose Company members Keith Mapps, Fire Chief Chip Thompson, John Morgan, retired State Senator and board member Bruce C. Ennis, DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Director Pat Emory and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin. /DNREC photo.
Gun reforms passed by Delaware lawmakers this year and the efforts that fell short
This story has been updated to correct the area Rep. Jeff Spiegelman represents. Delaware lawmakers made gun safety a top priority again this year, sending several new measures to Gov. John Carney for his signature. ...
Amid Book Bans and Board Elections, Maryland Schools Embrace Science of Reading
This is part one of a three-part series spotlighting school leaders across Maryland who have recently implemented high-quality literacy curricula. Frederick Briggs is Chief Academic Officer of Wicomico County Public Schools in Salisbury; below, he reflects on the process of adopting high-quality instructional materials with a strong focus on content knowledge during an age of […]
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