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There are fireworks shows galore throughout Delaware this week
There will be plenty of fireworks shows up and down the state on July 4th. Fireworks at First State Heritage Park cap a day of festivities in Dover. The fireworks start at 9:15 over Legislative Mall. Meanwhile, in Smyrna fireworks start across from the high school at dusk. Hockessin hosts...
Delaware legislature wraps with over 50 bills acted on in final day as abortion and death penalty bills go to Gov. Carney
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. With a big yellow lab panting behind him, Gov. John Carney signed the...
Delaware developers are rehabbing vacant homes for the middle class
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. On a recent weekday, waves of drywall dust from demolition wafted out the windows of a squat brick row home in a neighborhood near Wilmington’s downtown. Charly...
We rank the top 65 girls in Delaware high school sports for 2023-24
With summer in full swing, it's time to close the book on the year of high school sports. Here is our ranking of the top 65 girls from the past school year. Every athlete played a key role on the state's most successful squads or stood out to the coaches and media members...
Free lunch, mental health supports, more bills aim at Delaware schools: Education Roundup
School's out. Or, no. Legislative session is out, and lawmakers have wrapped up their work in Dover. From repealing the death penalty and two bills targeting “deepfakes," to a $1.1 billion bond bill and the assembly overriding a veto to support retirees' benefits coverage — it had been a busy time in Legislative...
Smyrna future educators bring home second consecutive national win
Smyrna High School was named the national champion at this year’s Educators Rising conference – the second consecutive national win and the first time any team has won two years in a row. Also for the second year in a row, 36 percent of the individuals/teams from Delaware...
Update: Suspect in Rehoboth-area shooting arrested
A Milford man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a man in the parking lot of Big Chill Surf Cantina on Coastal Highway. The shooting occurred early last Friday morning. A 27-year-old man was hospitalized with a gunshot to the leg. State Police said 28-year-old Jonathan Blackwell...
Delaware’s guide to July Fourth holiday
The Fourth of July – a day of fireworks, beach trips, backyard BBQs and games – is right around the corner. With 70.9 million travelers predicted to travel 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday week, here’s some tips to remember and plenty of events in Delaware to celebrate. Best and worst times to travel AAA ... Read More
Delaware lawmakers cap budget work with passage of record grants package for local organizations
Delaware lawmakers on Sunday unanimously approved a record-shattering $98.5 million grants package for community organizations, nonprofit groups and volunteer fire companies for the fiscal year starting Monday.The election-year "grant-in-aid" package is well above this year's record $72 million and the $66.5 million recommended by Democratic Gov. John Carney. It includes funding for almost 50 nonprofit agencies and community organizations not included in the fiscal 2024 grants legislation."This year, we were fortunate to fund and invest in these critical organizations at a historic level, extending their reach and ensuring they can continue the vital work they do day in and day...
Protesters band together against Delaware and New Jersey electric vehicle mandate
The rally was held in Trenton. New Jersey has passed similar legislation to Delaware’s Advanced Clean Cars II Act, which calls for an increase in the sales of electric vehicles between 2026 and 2032. Concerns have already been raised about the all-too gradual increase in consumer demand for electric...
New Castle arrest investigated, major school projects, Fourth of July prep
Good morning, Small Wonder. Tomorrow is the Fourth of July: Will there be fireworks in Delaware or a washout. Here are some additional resources to help you plan for a great holiday, and you’ll find additional stories on Delaware Online today: ...
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