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From WHYY: Delaware moves to kick-start retail weed industry and give $6.2 million to social equity licensees
For the last 15 months, Bill Rohrer has been itching to start growing marijuana to fuel Delaware’s coming recreational market. Rohrer is a partner in The Farm, a medical cannabis business with two cultivation sites, a facility that makes edibles and other products and retail stores in Felton and New Castle.
Carney urged to veto college abortion pill proposal
(The Center Square) — Delaware Gov. John Carney is being urged to veto a bill that would require the state's colleges and universities to provide abortion-inducing medication to students. The proposal, which the Democratic-controlled Legislature approved in the final weeks of its annual session, would require colleges and universities in Delaware with student health centers to offer emergency contraception and to facilitate care for students seeking medication abortion. Democrats argue...
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
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'...
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.
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