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Curtis Bashaw Running for New Jersey U.S. Senate Seat
Curtis Bashaw is a businessman from Cape May, New Jersey. He is a lifelong Republican and fiscal conservative who has thrown his hat into the ring for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the resignation of Senator Bob Menendez after he was convicted on bribery charges. Bashaw is also openly gay and has been […]
Big housing fights in Yorklyn and Ocean View: We've got the stories.
What's Going There in Delaware is Delaware Online/The News Journal's development newsletter, tracking what's coming to the First State. If you like what you’re reading, tell your friends it’s free to sign up here. Email tips, questions and brilliant story ideas to Matthew Korfhage at mkorfhage@delawareonline.com. 🏘A big housing fight in Yorklyn, and a housing fight at...
Delaware's favorite dog: We're looking for cute, funny videos of furry friends
National Dog Day is quickly approaching, and we want to celebrate. Help us by submitting a funny, adorable or awe-inspiring video of your dog here. In the caption section of the form, please give your video a unique title and identify your dog(s) in the video by name. Also, please let us know where you're from in Delaware. Videos should be 30 seconds or less. (Please note: We reserve the right to edit videos if they are...
ChristianaCare Team Wins Environmental Excellence Gold Award
For reducing environmental impact of medical waste through innovative health care practices, ChristianaCare has been recognized with an Environmental Excellence Gold Award from the medical technology company Stryker. The award spotlights ChristianaCare for outstanding achievements in sustainability in 2023 based on key metrics including waste diversion, collections growth and buyback percentage. In 2023, ChristianaCare’s sustainability […] The post ChristianaCare Team ... Read More
Goldsboro tween wins Miss Maryland Jr. Pre-Teen Queen
Brooklyn Angel Faith Robinson, daughter of Brittany Marshall of Goldsboro, was crowned 2024 National American Miss Maryland Jr. Pre-Teen Queen at the state pageant held Aug. 18 at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia. She received her official state crown, banner and trophy. She also received a special invitation to compete at the National Pageant held during Thanksgiving week in Orlando, Florida. At the pageant Aug. 18, Robinson won the...
Rabid Raccoon Found in Somerset County
WESTOVER, MD- A raccoon found near Princess Anne, MD has tested positive for rabies. On August 20, the raccoon was submitted for testing at the MD State Laboratory after a Somerset County resident was concerned that the animal may have been infected with rabies, according to Somerset officials. The results...
This is when Thomas Berry III's funeral will be held and today's expected traffic impacts
Funeral services for Thomas Berry III, the Sussex County firefighter who died last week while aiding a motorist who had crashed, will be held Thursday afternoon. A fourth-generation Ellendale firefighter who also volunteered with Georgetown's fire department and was a county EMS technician, Berry will receive full firefighter honors. Line of Duty Death services...
Bryan Allen Stevenson School, third charter in Sussex, opens
The state’s 24th charter school celebrated the upcoming Sept. 3 with a ceremony Thursday morning. The Bryan Allen Stevenson School Of Excellence (BASSE) is located in Sussex County’s Georgetown, and after delaying its opening for a year due to low enrollment, the school is all set to operate for the 2024-2025 school year. RELATED: Bryan Allen Stevenson charter wins state ... Read More
Delaware State Misses Original 10-Hour Flight To Hawaii, But College Football Opener Will Go On
Delaware State was aiming for a direct flight to Hawaii for both teams' college football opener, scheduled for Saturday. But it didn't work out that way. Instead, because of a delay with the shuttle bus service, the Hornets missed their flight. So they had to make a bunch of stops. And yes, they went viral because of it.
It's gonna be ruff: Delaware Park to host special dog race, adoption event on Saturday
Delaware Park has been conducting live thoroughbred horse racing since 1937. On Saturday, the dogs are taking over. The horses will be running, as usual, with the first post time...
Men's Soccer Opens the Season Victorious Against Howard
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware men's soccer team took home a season-opener win of 3-0 against Howard on Thursday afternoon. The shutout marks a victorious start to head coach Tommy McMenemy's third season with the Hens. ON THE RECORD. "I'm pleased with the result, but felt there...
Delaware State vs. Hawai’i Expert Pick and Prediction – August 24, 2024
Delaware State vs. Hawai’i Expert Pick and Prediction – August 24, 2024. DELAWARE STATE VS. HAWAI’I EXPERT PICK AND PREDICTION – August 24, 2024 — It already hasn’t been a good trip for the Delaware State Hornets, as the team started off by missing its bus to the airport. Given that Dover, Del. to Honolulu is about the same distance as Delaware to Germany, there aren’t a lot of options for covering that distance.
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.
2024 Football Previews: Seaford Blue Jays
SEAFORD, Del. – Seaford High’s football team is feeling ready to take the 1A title. Head coach Austin Perry says the players feel like there’s been a commitment made to the football program by the school by making the practice field available to the players at least four days a week during the offseason.
Frantic Frets to host Play Music on the Porch Day acts Aug. 31
Frantic Music Project will be a participating host for Play Music on the Porch Day from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, at Frantic Frets, 26370 Broadkill Road, Milton. The live-music event, featuring 12 different acts, is free to attend. Food, refreshments, raffles and activities will be available for purchase.
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