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Blues star who shreds like Freddy Krueger to play Delaware
Blues prodigy Christone "Kingfish" Ingram is set for a royal concert when he entertains The Queen in Wilmington early this fall. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday, July 19. Kingfish's concert is two months later on Friday, Sept. 27. Who is Christone Kingfish Ingram? ...
Trappe council considers uses for remaining ARPA funds
TRAPPE — Town leaders held a workshop on Wednesday afternoon to discuss potential ways to allocate outstanding funds from the American Rescue Plan Act in Trappe. The town has about $758,000 in ARPA funds that must be obligated by the end of 2024 and used by the end of 2026. While no formal decisions were made, the Trappe Town Council did agree to look into securing two new trucks for its public works department. ...
Naamans advances to Majors division state championship
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED — Brady Bell slammed a two-out home run in the top of the first inning, staking Naamans Little League to a lead it would never relinquish in a 7-2 win over Canal Little League on Thursday at Naamans. With the win, Naamans captured the District II Major Little League championship and advanced to the state tournament next ... Read More
Hilltop Haven Part 2: Some residents see hopeful future, others are wary
Why Should Delaware Care? Wilmington’s Hilltop community, a majority Black and Latino neighborhood, continues to face decades-long problems related to drugs and gun violence. Some see a hopeful future for the community as a medley of Latin American immigrants continue to arrive. Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of...
Main Street church considers turning property into affordable housing complex
A Newark congregation that has long advocated for people who are homeless or housing insecure is considering its boldest action yet — turning its own Main Street church property into an affordable housing complex. New Ark United Church of Christ’s proposal is still in its infancy. Broadly speaking, though, the congregation would partner with a private developer who would demolish the existing church and build a multistory building in its place. The first floor would house the church’s sanctuary, offices and other spaces, while the...
Classic car show benefits Sussex seniors’ nutrition Aug. 3
CHEER will host its 14th annual Wheels for Meals Car, Truck and Bike Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, at the CHEER Community Center, 20520 Sand Hill Road off Route 9 east of Georgetown. Rain date is Sunday, Aug. 4. A champagne luncheon open to the...
Salisbury Man Killed in Bridgeville Head-On Crash
BRIDGEVILLE, DE - The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old Salisbury man in Wednesday’s early hours. According to investigators, a Dodge Durango was driving north on Sussex Highway on July 17th just before 1 a.m. approaching Newtown Road in Bridgeville. At the same time, police say a Hyundai Santa Fe was driving the wrong way in the same northbound lane towards the Durango. As the two vehicles approached each other, the Dodge moved into the right lane to avoid the oncoming Hyundai. Police say the Hyundai also switched lanes, causing the two vehicles to collide.
'Sextortion' at UD, new Delaware restaurants, Day 1 of the state fair
It’s Throwback Thursday AND the first day of the Delaware State Fair so are three looks back at its rich history of entertaining and amusing us every summer …. And of course, we also want to keep you fully informed on all you need to know to enjoy this year’s fair. Here are some stories to get you hungry for more, and be sure to keep checking back for updates, full coverage and plenty of photos from the fairgrounds.
Millsboro Lions Club donates wheelchairs to KSI
Members of the Millsboro Lions Club recently brought KSI four wheelchairs and one transport to help the organization enhance its emergency evacuation resources for participants with mobility issues. Millsboro Lions Club’s Med Shed program includes accepting donations of new or used medical equipment in good condition, which is then loaned...
Lewes major all-stars to face off with Milton July 18
The Lewes Major League All-Stars moved to 3-0 in the District 3 tournament with a 3-2 win over previously unbeaten Georgetown July 16, at Millsboro’s WB Atkins Memorial Park. The win secured Lewes a spot in the championship round against Milton, which has won four straight games following an...
Homelessness in Delaware: New Ideas and Directions
The Center for Community Research and Service (CCRS) and the Institute for Public Administration (IPA) in the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware are taking the next step in their already-established partnership to develop the Biden School Housing Initiative. The initiative seeks to provide a hub for activities related to housing and homelessness in Delaware.
Martin O'Malley, head of Social Security Administration, addresses agency's future, correcting issues
BALTIMORE - You work all your adult life and pay into a system that is supposed to pay you when you need it the most in retirement.But, many people don't know how Social Security works, and even more, don't know that the powerful agency is located in Baltimore.WJZ anchor Vic Carter spoke exclusively with the head of the Social Security Administration Martin O'Malley, the former Baltimore mayor and Maryland governor.O'Malley gave WJZ unprecedented access to parts of the Social Security Administration that few people have ever seen, some of which we can't show to protect privacy and the inner workings...
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