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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,...
Dept. of Justice to monitor Christina SD Board for 1 year
The Delaware Department of Justice will monitor the meetings of Christina School District’s board of education for the next year. Every year, the General Assembly creates a grants-in-aid bill, which outlines the state’s investments in government agencies and nonprofits, like senior centers, veterans organizations and fire companies, for example. The bill appeared to be business-as-usual, but the penultimate section of ... Read More
Bridge Tolls From New Jersey to PA Could Go Up 20%
When you think of how expensive everything else has gotten, it's somewhat amazing that the four bridges drivers use to cross from New Jersey to Pennsylvania haven't increased in price in 13 years. That may be about to change. DRPA Considers a 20% Toll Hike on Bridges Crossing the Delaware.
Delaware transplant recipient joins Philadelphia team for Transplant Games in Alabama
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The world's largest celebration of life will happen this weekend in Alabama at the Transplant Games. A big group from the Philadelphia Gift of Life program will be there.The Transplant Games aim to help increase awareness about the need for more organ donors and celebrate life for transplant recipients.One of the competitors from Delaware will be part of the Philadelphia team.Onyi Kenine is back at Nemours Children's Hospital, the place that saved her life."When I was 10 months old in 2005, I got a liver transplant done here," Kenine said.She's 20 now, interning at the hospital and...
Legislation legalizing medical-aid-in-dying in Delaware awaits governor’s action
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Delaware Governor John Carney could soon decide whether to sign legislation legalizing medical-assisted dying. Sometimes known as “physician-” or “medically assisted suicide,” the legislation would allow terminally ill...
Delaware General Assembly passes SCR 192
Delaware Center for the Inland Bays staff gathered at Legislative Hall in Dover June 25 as the Delaware General Assembly considered and passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 192, commemorating the center's 30th anniversary. CIB board Secretary Aimee Isaac addressed Delaware senators, stressing the importance of preserving, protecting and restoring the Inland...
Lots of traffic, lots of visitors, the Delmarva coast will be a crowded place all holiday weekend
DELAWARE - The rush has already started as thousands make their way to the Delmarva coast for Fourth of July festivities. The always beautiful beaches and a favorable weather forecast are contributing to what is expected to be a record-setting travel weekend. Kanye Russell and a group of his friends...
Yes, President Harry Truman really did go for a dip in Delaware. The colorful saga.
On a hot August afternoon, a 62-year-old man, wearing his eyeglasses and dressed in green swimming trunks, hustled down the gangplank of a vessel riding at anchor near Cape Henlopen and plunged into the water. He was followed by several other well-conditioned men eager to maintain contact with the bespectacled swimmer, who acted, as the New York Times reported, “like a small boy just out of school.”
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