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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
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
2024 Football Previews: Laurel Bulldogs
LAUREL, Del. – Laurel is ready to take on their second season in class 2A – as head Coach Joey Jones is looking to replace Owen Chaffinch, Xavier Limehouse, and Brandon Rife. Jones gives credit for the improving culture to the players buying in to the program –...
'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. ...
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