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Seaford community is coming together through celebration
DELAWARE – The second annual Community Unite Day is set to take place this Saturday, July 20 in Seaford, Delaware. The Community Unite Day was originally started by Meshell Applewhite. The death of her son led her to want to help people in pain everywhere. She told reporters that House for Pride- an organization that helps feed the homeless, is collaborating with Community Unite to help host the event. She says even though in her own personal life, she is currently still in need, she says helping others and putting similes on children’s faces makes her struggles not seem so bad.
Butterflies & Blooms Class at DBG
Ray Sander, President of the Delaware Botanic Gardens (DBG), announced the 37-acre gardens are in full peak summer bloom, and starting on Thursday, July 25 and running Thursday August 8th and August 15th at 9:30 a.m. is the Butterflies & Blooms Class. Sander said, “This Butterflies & Blooms class is a family-friendly class that is both fun and educational. All are welcome.”
Laurel Police Confirm Suspect Escaped With Handcuffs On During Drug Raid
Laurel Police have updated a story that only First State Update brought you yesterday. Officials said on July 19, 2024, the Laurel Police Department announced an increased police presence at the Holly Brook Farms Apartment Complex on Grazing Court in Laurel. This was in response to two simultaneous residential search warrants executed as part of two multi-month drug dealing investigations. These searches resulted in the recovery of a loaded firearm and several hundred doses of heroin, leading to four felony arrests.
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
Microsoft software outage affects Maryland courthouses, hospitals, and banks
BALTIMORE -- Airports, courthouses, banks, and hospitals felt the impact of a Microsoft software outage linked to the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. People trying to get married or file for divorce were turned away from courthouses across Maryland on Friday as clerks' offices closed statewide. WJZ spoke with a member of a grand jury who was able to continue their duties, highlighting the sporadic nature of the services affected. "It messes them (my plans) up completely. So, now I have to make another trip and come back down here to try to get and file for divorce," Letitia, a Philadelphia resident, said. Letitia...
Maryland board approves $148 million in cuts to boost Medicaid and child care funding
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions to balance its budget and direct additional funds toward child care and Medicaid. Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) has highlighted these two priorities as crucial for his administration, aiming to revitalize the state’s stagnant economy. Chaired by Moore, the Board of Public Works implemented cuts across […]
Community brings concerns over absent Fair Hill Races to state officials
FAIR HILL — A Memorial and Labor Day staple for almost 85 years, the Fair Hill Races were last held in the spring of 2019, which has led to speculation and concern that the storied races were gone for good. Community members, spearheaded by Cecil County Councilmember Al Miller and the Fair Hill Foundation, attended a meeting organized by the Maryland State Department of Natural Resources this past Tuesday at the Fair Hill Tea Barn to discuss the Races’ absence and seek information from DNR...
32-year-old man arrested for the murder of his father in Queen Anne’s County
MARYLAND (WBFF) — The Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff Criminal Investigation Unit has arrested a man in connection with the murder of his father. The suspect, identified as Drew Bernard Meyer, 32, of Auckland Way in Chester, Maryland has been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and reckless endangerment.
Good Morning Delmarva discusses the annual Nanticoke River Invasive Fishing Derby!
WMDT – This Saturday, July 20th, Salisbury University is hosting its annual Nanticoke River Invasive Fishing Derby!. It’s a great opportunity for anglers to show off their skills while getting rid of the invasive species damaging our waterways. This morning, Noah Bressman, the event organizer, stopped by Good...
Laurel Junior League baseball team defeats Naamans to win state title
The Laurel Junior League all-star baseball team defeated Naamans, 6-2, last Sunday to win the state championship. Laurel is now undefeated in tournament play going 3-0 in the district tournament and 2-0 in the state bracket. After two days of rain, the goal remained the same. Laurel needed just one...
Sermon on the Mount: The Musical
A Lancaster based theater group is performing Sermon on The Mount: The Musical at Connection Church in Laurel on Sunday, Aug. 4. The performance begins at 6 p.m. The community is welcome to come early for the social hour for fellowship and desserts at 5 p.m. Connection Church is on Seaford Rd. (Alt. 13) at the Bethel Rd. intersection. There is no cost to attend.
Increased police presence at Laurel apartment complex
LAUREL, Del. – Laurel Police say there is an increased police presence at the Hollybrook Apartment complex at this time. Details are limited at this time. Delaware State Police are reportedly helping with the incident. We will update this article as more information becomes available.
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