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At state fair: competitions, concerts, carnival, corn dogs
For 10 days at the end of July, the Harrington area booms with the Delaware State Fair. Attendance topped 308,000 in 2023, and it takes hundreds of volunteers and employees to entertain, feed and inform them. “It sure does” take a lot of hands, said Audrey Gary, who as superintendent of the flowers competitive department counts on eight assistant superintendent ... Read More
3 Delaware River toll crossings go cashless
💲E-Z Pass will be the only accepted form of payment. 💲Those without E-Z Pass will be billed under the Toll By Plate program. 💲All DRJTBC toll bridges are scheduled to be cashless by January. Three Delaware River toll crossings will stop accepting cash as payment for tolls...
‘Lost Delaware’ explores what once was in the state
A new book offers striking stories about 71 Delaware landmarks that “now live solely in memory,” from the Greenbaum cannery (a Seaford operation that was sometimes described as the world’s biggest and was known for canning tomatoes, peas, peaches and pears) to the Cape Henlopen Light (a beacon that operated from 1767 to about 12:45 p.m. April 13, 1926, when ... Read More
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...
Milford's Sidewalk Policy Could Be Changed
MILFORD, Del.- Property owners who have paid to fix their sidewalks could soon be reimbursed, as the city council considers taking over sidewalk maintenance. For decades, Milford's policy has held property owners responsible for the upkeep of sidewalks outside their homes. Many residents have spent hundreds, even thousands, of dollars on repairs. Milford Mayor Todd Culotta tells WBOC the city is now contemplating a policy change.
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...
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...
Help for renters, COVID-19 update, Avelo pulls out of more cities
Wishing you and yours a happy, safe and relaxing holiday and if you are fortunate, long and fun weekend. The forecast for today in the Wilmington area is a mix of clouds and sun, and hot and humid with a chance of a strong thunderstorm in the afternoon. Plan accordingly.
The United States’ 250th birthday: Delaware prepares for semiquincentennial celebrations
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. In the summer of 1776, Delaware became a separate state by cutting ties with Great Britain and Pennsylvania. This pivotal moment in history marked Delaware’s independence and its identity as one of the original 13 states that signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4.
Bridge Tolls From New Jersey to PA Could Go Up 20%
When you think of how expensive everything else has gotten, it's somewhat amazing that the four bridges drivers use to cross from New Jersey to Pennsylvania haven't increased in price in 13 years. That may be about to change. DRPA Considers a 20% Toll Hike on Bridges Crossing the Delaware.
Delaware Department of Education announces free and reduced-price meal policy
The Delaware Department of Education announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy for free and reduced-price meals for children unable to pay the full price for meals served under the National ...
Try a dim sum brunch or get breakfast where President Biden dines at the Delaware beach
Looking for a good brunch spot at the Delaware beach? We have 5 suggestions, including spots frequented by President Biden and a former University of Delaware/Notre Dame basketball coach. Dig in. ...
Delaware deserves aid-in-dying. Gov. Carney must sign legislation allowing it | Our view
A News Journal Editorial | USA TODAY Network Delaware Editorial Board. Last week, after an emotionally charged debate, the Delaware state Senate, in an 11-10 vote, passed a bill that would give terminally ill Delawareans aid-in-dying options. House Bill 140 — the Ron Silverio/Heather Block End of Life Options Law...
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