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Delaware dubbed ‘best state to retire’
The results are in! According to Bankrate, Delaware is the best state to retire in 2024. The company says Delaware is a tax-friendly state for retirees due to the fact that it doesn’t have state or local sales tax and it doesn’t tax social security benefits. According to Bankrate’s website, “this study ranked all fifty […]
Humanitarians turned Del. plastic surgeons raise awareness about cleft conditions like their son's
WILMINGTON, Del. (CBS) – Raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with is a special and personal mission for a family of doctors in Delaware.Nemours Children's Hospital is sponsoring the Blue Rocks game on Thursday, where it will host patients treated for cleft conditions. One little boy will be taking center stage.Dr. E.J. Caterson has a photo of his 10-year-old son hanging in his office at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, from before he had surgery to repair the cleft lip he was born with."It's just something that makes you special," Charlie Caterson said. This is a special...
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
Abercrombie, Uniqlo and other big names are coming to Christiana Mall this year
Christiana Mall is Delaware's seemingly impregnable fortress of retail. As other malls struggle across America, Christiana remains the First State's most-visited shopping hub, a source of SimCity-caliber holiday traffic jams and a destination for tax-averse shoppers all over the tri-state region. The mall is more than 90% leased, according to representatives from...
SPCA offering free canine influenza, distemper shots at Delaware locations
In response to the recent canine influenza outbreak, the Brandywine Valley Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will provide free influenza vaccinations and distemper shots.
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? ...
Delaware home market sees higher sale prices despite increase in listings
According to the Delaware Association of Realtors, the housing market in Delaware saw an increase in listings and a modest decline in sales in June. New listings rose by 5% while units sold declined by 5%.
MOT Senior softball in semis with chance to advance to championship
MOT Senior softball is set to play for a chance to advance to the Senior League Softball semifinal for a chance to advance to the championship. MOT is the Delaware representative in the Senior Softball Eastern Regional in Worcester, Massachusetts. They are set to face Connecticut today at 5:30pm. Connecticut is represented by the Bristol Girls Little League ... Read More
No more distractions: Delaware lawmakers back effort to seal away cell phones in the classroom
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Across the country, schools are increasingly embracing policies to either ban cell phones or limit their use in the classroom. The new rules aim to reduce distractions and foster the development of student’s social and emotional skills, ultimately creating a more focused and supportive learning environment.
Delaware Online Casinos Set Record-High $5M Revenue In June
According to the Delaware Lottery, the three online casinos in the First State reported a record-high $5.02 million in revenue in June 2024. Online casino revenue is up around $4 million year-on-year and monthly revenue is up 29%. All three of Delaware’s online casinos are run by BetRivers. Delaware’s...
Incyte Bracebridge purchase highlight of second quarter office vacancy report
A report from Newmark shows lighter-than-average office leasing activity in the second quarter, buoyed by a major building purchase in downtown Wilmington. Deals in northern Delaware were typically below 10,000 square feet, although law firms extended leases in the 5,000 to 10,000 square foot range. The big news was biopharma...
NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: “The Vibe” Puts Local DJs on the Map
WILMINGTON, Del. – From reliable news to community updates, DETV’s content keeps growing. Striving to be the best content source for Delawareans, DETV presents to you an ALL NEW SHOW The Vibe! The show will be a series featuring local DJs playing for the biggest day parties in Wilmington. Full of music, fun people, and good vibes, The Vibe DETV Music is where all DJs want to be.
State fair cancels Sensory Friendly Afternoon after false claims of nonprofit involvement
The Delaware State Fair has canceled its Sensory Friendly Carnival program following criticism from Autism Delaware, which the fair falsely claimed it had partnered with to develop the program. The program, which was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, was canceled on Monday at about 4 p.m. on the state fair's Facebook page. ...
Judge dismisses Nina Jankowicz lawsuit against Fox News
A judge in Delaware tossed a lawsuit filed by Nina Jankowicz, the former head of the short-lived Department of Homeland Security (DHS) disinformation board, against Fox News. The judge granted Fox’s motion on Monday to have the case dismissed, according to court documents, ruling the statements Jankowicz had alleged were defamatory were either about the…
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