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Delaware lawmakers seek to tighten gun control laws
(The Center Square) — Delaware lawmakers pushed through a series of gun control measures on the final day of their legislative session, including a proposal that would restrict firearms on college campuses. One Democratic-led proposal would set new restrictions on the right to carry at higher education institutions by adding them to the state's School Safe Zone Act, which already restricts firearms at kindergarten, elementary, secondary and vocational-technical schools. The measure passed the House and Senate and is now on Democratic Gov. John Carney's desk,...
Delaware 4-H/FFA Dairy Cow Camp Names 2024 Champ
The annual Delaware 4-H/FFA Dairy Cow Camp was held on June 29 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. The event has been held intermittently for over 30 years, starting with a weekend camp at the Busker Dairy just 10 minutes away from the Harrington Raceway and Fairgrounds. Emotions were...
Study shows Delaware’s art stirs $210 million in economic activity
Walking through town and seeing murals, statues and other art isn’t just fun to look at — it also generates a substantial amount of economic and social growth. According to a release by the Delaware Division of the Arts, the First State’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $209.5 million in economic activity in 2022. The data comes from the Arts ... Read More
Pikes Peak Lemonade Announces First Franchise Sale
Pikes Peak Lemonade will soon land in Washington D.C., Virginia, and Delaware areas as it expands nationwide through franchising. , known for its flavorful and creative lemonade concoctions and Instagrammable beverage experience, has just announced the sale of its first franchise unit to franchise partner Michael J. Cooke. The new franchise will operate as a mobile model, serving communities in and around Washington D.C., Virginia, and Delaware.
Dog Barking Bill: Controversial bill in Delaware could force owners of loud dogs to pay up
WILMINGTON, DE - Dog owners in Delaware could soon be forced to pay up if Fido doesn’t shut up. You could say some dog owners at Wilmington’s Rockford Park are barking mad over new legislation targeting loud and nuisance dogs. "I think it’s fairly ludicrous" said Beverly Debell...
U.S. News and World Report released its 2024 'Best States' rankings. See where Delaware ranked
Once again U.S. News and World Report has released its "Best States of 2024" list, and the First State falls right in the middle of the pack. The report measures the state's performance looking at a state's economy, public safety, education and others. Delaware ranked fourth in fiscal stability, ninth...
DEMA to test Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Plant siren system Tuesday evening
Delaware residents from Delaware City to Smyrna should hear a siren Tuesday night as the Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations hold their quarterly test. The test involves 37 sirens in Delaware located within 10 miles of the two reactors, which generally includes Delaware City, Middletown, Odessa, Townsend, and areas just east of Smyrna.
From WHYY: ChristianaCare doctors seek to ‘start healing process’ after vote to form system’s first labor union
Dr. Amber Higgins cherishes her work delivering babies and treating patients in the emergency room for ChristianaCare Health System. However, Higgins has become increasingly dismayed that she can’t spend more time with patients or collaborate more with specialists about their care. She’s also concerned about the toll of 70-hour work weeks because of high turnover among physicians who often cite burnout when they resign.
Child safety in Delaware day cares is again under the spotlight. What should parents know?
As a state investigation into alleged child abuse at a Wilmington-area daycare continues, families of Holly Oak Child Care Center have been left scrambling to find alternative care. While some parents at Holly Oak were forced to find alternative placements after the center closed toddler and infant rooms due to...
Major school projects across Delaware see funding in final legislative push
Delaware lawmakers just passed a capital spending plan with a $1.1 billion price tag. Commonly known as the bond bill, it fuels construction and infrastructure projects across the state and closes out the latest throws of the legislative session. Roadways, new buildings, parks, community initiatives and many more line items pack nearly 100 pages...
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