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Independence Blue Cross Champions Share Food Program
IBX volunteers visit Share Food Program’s facility every month to help further the nonprofit’s reach. For more than 85 years, Independence Blue Cross has been deeply committed to partnering with organizations helping to improve the health and well-being of people throughout the Philadelphia region. The company’s longstanding relationship with Share Food Program demonstrates how partnerships between nonprofits and programs, like the IBX Blue Crew, can achieve the greatest possible impact on the health of communities.
Riverfest kicks off this weekend in Muhlenberg Township
MUHLENBERG TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Riverfest kicks off this weekend in Muhlenberg Township. "We're expecting between 20,000 - 25,000 people this year, probably more since the weather's going to be so great," said Kelly Gorski, Muhlenberg Township's recreation program supervisor. It's the perfect weather forecast for a perfect weekend. That's what...
Man Charged With Murder In New Castle Fatal Crash
The Delaware State Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday night on Christiana Road in New Castle, resulting in the deaths of two people. Officials have charged the driver of the Kia involved in the fatal collision, Dejuan Robinson, a 26-year-old from Wilmington. According to authorities, the incident...
Heavy traffic expected as UD students return to Newark starting Friday
After a quiet summer, Newark’s population will double this weekend as University of Delaware students come back to town. Freshman move-in will take place over two days as part of a new procedure implemented last year in an attempt to reduce traffic congestion. Each freshman is assigned a move-in appointment between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Friday or Saturday. Students and their families will check in at the Bob Carpenter...
Christina school board hit with fourth FOIA violation this year
The Christina school board has once again violated the Freedom of Information Act, the state attorney general’s office ruled this month. The latest violation, the fourth this year, involves the way board members have cast their votes during the past few meetings. Previously, the board used a traditional voice vote, in which a secretary called each board member’s name and that member verbalized his or her vote. After switching to...
Could a quarry be the answer to finding Howard a sports complex?
A decades-long search to find Howard High School of Technology their own athletics home may be as simple as looking across the Brandywine Creek. Generations of Black Delawareans have been educated at Wilmington's Howard High School since its predecessor opened in 1867, but despite all of its success, they have done it without having a field of their very own.
Wawa Is Giving Out Free Coffee For Teachers This Back-To-School Season
Back-to-school season is right around the corner, which means early alarms and a whole lot of hustle for teachers. Between getting lesson plans together and helping students, mornings can be hectic. There's nothing worse than showing up for work without a coffee in hand, especially if you're a teacher. During...
Governor candidates offer sharply different strategies to improve Delaware
Delaware’s dire need for affordable housing and its struggling schools were two of the hottest topics at an Aug. 15 debate between six candidates aspiring to be Delaware’s next governor. The debate at the Dover Public Library was hosted by the Delaware Journalism Collaborative, a group of more than 20 news outlets around the state that provided panelists who quizzed the candidates on issues affecting everyday residents. Current Gov. John...
Area roller derby team to end season Aug. 25 in Dover
Southern Delaware Roller Derby will wrap up its 2024 season Sunday, Aug. 25, when amazing skaters from across the state will compete at the Dover Skating Center, a hub for family fun entertainment in the community for more than 40 years. SODEL will be celebrating the home game debut of four skaters: Chasing Dopamine, doctorED, TastyQuake and Trailer ThRash.
Tess Ferrie Leads Women's Soccer to Shutout Win Over Delaware State
DOVER, DE - Tess Ferrie scored the first three goals of her Broncs career to lead the Rider University women's soccer team its first win of the 2024 season, a 5-0 victory Delaware State Wednesday night. The Broncs (1-0-1) controlled the match, outshooting the Hornets 32-8 with Ferrie, Courtney Carter and Leonor Alves each finding the back of the net in the victory. The Broncs now improve to 1-0-1 on the season.
Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/22/24
Wednesday felt more like September than August at the beach. In spite of the great weather, fishing was slow at best. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the only boat that sailed from their docks was the Angler and they only brought in 24 croakers. If you remember just a week or so ago, they were bringing in over 100 croakers.
'A hero' put to rest, Amish invasion, Top Workplaces
TGIF, Small Wonder. Wait, what’s that there in the near distance? Why, it’s Labor Day Weekend. Not yet, but man, it’s right around that corner. But first, one more August weekend to savor, and with some great weather to make it even better. ...
Mondegreen hotel controversy, UD move-in weekend, a presidential milkshake
Howdy, Delawareans. Go top off that coffee cup, I can wait … OK, so I know you are a little sleepy when you read these Daily Briefings as not a single one of you called me out yesterday when I mistakenly called a plain-old Wednesday … Throwback Thursday. Oops. ...
‘Bright Hope’: Read Lisa Blunt Rochester’s Inspiring DNC Speech Rejecting Project 2025
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester delivered an inspiring speech at the DNC on Night 3. Read it in full here. The post ‘Bright Hope’: Read Lisa Blunt Rochester’s Inspiring DNC Speech Rejecting Project 2025 appeared first on NewsOne.
Biden, Harris enjoy milkshakes from Charcoal Pit at DNC
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — President Biden is known almost as well for his well-documented love of ice cream as he is for his roots in Delaware.He got a taste of both this week when someone brought him a milkshake — triple thick, black and white, according to his Instagram — from Wilmington, Delaware, to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris got one, too."What's better than one triple thick, black and white milkshake after a convention speech?" the post says. "A second to share with a friend."In the video, Biden gushes over the shake, noting that...
Gov. Carney, First Spouse, Sen. Coons, Sec. Holodick, Pritchett Family Open Doors at New Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney and First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney joined Senator Coons, members of the General Assembly, Mayor Mike Purzycki, the Christina School District, the Delaware Department of Education, the Wilmington Learning Collaborative, educators, students, families, and community members to celebrate the grand opening of the Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy.
'Abuse of power'? Rehoboth Beach citizens sue over million-dollar city manager paycheck
The weather has cooled, but it's getting pretty hot in Rehoboth Beach. A lawsuit in Delaware's Court of Chancery this month alleges that the beachfront city's board of commissioners violated state law, the trust of citizens, all sense of proportion and the city's own charter in hiring a former Nevada city manager named...
Home For Sale in Ocean View Beach Club Community
37076 Beach Club Ave, Ocean View. This three bedroom, two bathroom single family home located in the Ocean View Beach Club Community has many amenities including an outdoor pool and an indoor pool, pickle ball court, fitness center, steam and spa areas, billiards game, large multi function meeting/activity room, massage rooms and more. The interior features a bright open-concept living space, a spacious kitchen, and laundry room on the main floor. Also has a two-car garage, a rear porch and an outside shower with changing area. And it is just 1.5 miles away from the beautiful beaches of Bethany. $599,000. Call Crowley listing agent, Doug Purcell at 302-539-4013.
Bump, set, spike - Sussex Academy volleyball ready to fight
Sussex Academy volleyball is hoping an influx of underclassmen combined with experienced winners will propel their 2024 season to 2023 levels and beyond. “We're a growing program – we're a young team with only two seniors – so we just want to show that we are capable and we can do big things, too,” said senior libero Savannah Montgomery.
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