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Back from the dead: Babies R Us will open 3 Delaware stores
You can't keep a good baby store down. A year after big-box tot store buybuy Baby came back from the dead in Delaware, another baby brand will also be making a return after closing all of its stores. Babies R Us, which closed all its stores in 2018 alongside parent brand Toys...
When does school start in Delaware? Check your district here
You can admit it, we’ve barely made it to the Fourth of July and you’re already wondering when school is back in session. Here’s what we know about Delaware school districts’ planned first days. If your kid is starting kindergarten, it’s best to check with the district for specific start days. Private schools have their own schedules and are not listed here.
Everything to know about Fourth of July weekend at the Delaware beaches
The theme at the Delaware beaches this weekend is red, white and traffic. That's right, it's the Fourth of July, the busiest week of the year in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island. Multiple towns will host free, not-to-miss firework shows you can watch from the beach, but you've...
Fourth of July weekend fun in Delaware, including fireworks, camping, water parks & zoos
The Fourth is nearly upon us. We've got plenty of fireworks and parades to look forward to, but that's not all that is happening during the long holiday weekend. Looking...
Major Safety Overhaul Planned for Cyclists and Pedestrians in Dover
DOVER, Del.- $12 million in grant money is expected to go a long way for bike and pedestrian safety in the city. The intersection of Bay Road and South DuPont Highway, where Evalene Pyle tragically died in a 2022 bicycle accident, is set to become safer thanks to the money awarded to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT).
These Delaware towns rank in the top 150 most romantic spots for outdoor dining
Food symbolizes love and connection, an experience that becomes even more memorable when enjoyed outdoors. Whether at a trendy rooftop restaurant or a charming garden patio, alfresco dining is one of the most alluring options for a romantic meal. As the summer heats up, those seeking a romantic meal under the open...
Delaware is failing at public education. We have to stop our obsession with test scores
When U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren wrote his decision in Brown vs. Board of Education in 1954, he stated that public education was “perhaps the most important function of state and local governments.” If recent headlines are any indication, Delaware is failing miserably. “Delaware ranks 45th in education.” “Milford school board to consider limiting discussion of controversial/sensitive issues in the classroom.” “Capital School District could go remote” (for two days due to teacher absenteeism and...
Legislative Wrap-up: gun bills passed in 2024
Delaware’s state legislature is not immune to the national discussions on key societal issues, such as firearms. With this year’s legislative session ending Sunday, here’s a look at the bills relating to guns that passed in 2024: House Bill 357 – definition of “firearm” Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Spiegelman, R-Clayton, the bill derives from a task force charged with updating ... Read More
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...
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...
New definition of firearm heading to Delaware governor's desk
For over a decade, Delaware lawmakers have weighed changes to the state code's legal definition of "firearm." In recent years, efforts to curtail gun violence have brought this wrinkle in state law back to the forefront, as legislators -- namely, Republican Rep. Jeff Spiegelman of Clayton -- have pushed back on firearm control measures due to the broad definition.
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 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...
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