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Kevin Bacon hopes Delaware fans won't ghost him
If you spot someone at a Delaware Wawa this summer who resembles Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon, it may not be smart to ignore them. The singer and movie star will perform with his older brother Michael as part of The Bacon Brothers duo at the Freeman Arts Pavilion near Selbyville on Sunday, July 21.
Delaware students bring home future health professionals honors
More than 140 students and advisors from across Delaware joined more than 12,000 other members at the 47th annual HOSA-Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference in Houston June ...
Which Delaware communities are growing the fastest
Delaware has seen many changes over the decade – and that includes in some of its major cities. According to the results of the 2020 U.S. Census, an estimated 989,948 people live in the First State, growing a little over 10% from a decade prior. ...
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 ...
Watch a trailer for Aubrey Plaza's upcoming film 'My Old Ass'
Wondering what life would be like if Aubrey Plaza, who recently turned 40, could talk to her much-younger self?. Well, Amazon MGM Studios can't answer that, but they are out to explore what a 39-year-old woman portrayed by the Delaware A-list actress would say if she were somehow able to hang in real time with an 18-year old version of herself.
Legislative Wrap-up: animal-related bills passed in 2024
This year’s legislative session had a slew of bills related to animals and domestic pets that passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate. RELATED: Legislative Wrap-up: gun bills passed in 2024 From laws pertaining to financial and legal penalties for owners to laws aiming to prevent dog fighting, here are the animal bills that passed in 2024: House ... Read More
Rehoboth Beach commissioners raise property taxes; more fee increases likely
Parking fees aren't the only costs going up in Rehoboth Beach this year after city commissioners spent $800,000 to attract a new city manager, on top of his salary. The commissioners adopted a $38 million budget in March with the intention of raising numerous fees to cover a $4.4 million shortfall. After increases to parking rates, the rental tax rate and wastewater fees were approved earlier this year, the Board of Commissioners in June voted to raise...
14 residents displaced after fire at Caroline County apartment building, officials say
MARYLAND (WBFF) — Nearly 14 people have been displaced after a fire at an apartment building in Caroline County on Friday evening, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. At 7:25 pm, crews responded to a fire at a two story, apartment building located at 1005 Routzahn Lane in...
Kissing bugs aren't about summer lovin'. Their bite could be lethal
University of Delaware researchers discovered a kissing bug found in New Castle County in July 2023 was infected with a parasite that causes a sometimes lethal disease. It's a first for the state, according to UD research published last month in the "American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene." When "kissing" bugs give you a...
Hit-and-run in Ogletown kills 57-year-old Newark man
A 57-year-old Newark man died after he was hit by a vehicle that fled the scene Friday afternoon at Salem Church Road in Ogletown. The man's name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified, Delaware State Police said Saturday. The man was walking northbound on the right...
FACT FOCUS: Online reports falsely claim Biden suffered a ‘medical emergency’ on Air Force One
False reports that President Joe Biden had a “medical emergency” while traveling back to Delaware on Friday after a campaign stop in Wisconsin, spread widely on social media on Friday. They were without merit. Here’s a look at the facts. ___. CLAIM: President Joe Biden had a...
Maryland mail theft complaints doubled since 2019, records show
A public records request filed by 11 News Investigates revealed that the number of mail theft complaints in Maryland doubled over the past five years. Across the country, mail theft has spiked since before the COVID-19 pandemic as more letter carriers have been robbed. Since 11 News Investigates began reporting...
Family-owned Succulent Sweet Treats debuts in Harrington
When it comes to sweet treats, Harrington is being "desserted." The city's newest option for satisfying goodies, Succulent Sweet Treats opened its doors Friday. It celebrated with an open house that included free samples of its homemade desserts and an opportunity to meet the family behind the 97 Clark St. storefront.
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