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Dog Barking Bill: Controversial bill in Delaware could force owners of loud dogs to pay up
WILMINGTON, DE - Dog owners in Delaware could soon be forced to pay up if Fido doesn’t shut up. You could say some dog owners at Wilmington’s Rockford Park are barking mad over new legislation targeting loud and nuisance dogs. "I think it’s fairly ludicrous" said Beverly Debell...
When does school start in Delaware? Check your district here
You can admit it, we’ve barely made it to the Fourth of July and you’re already wondering when school is back in session. Here’s what we know about Delaware school districts’ planned first days. If your kid is starting kindergarten, it’s best to check with the district for specific start days. Private schools have their own schedules and are not listed here.
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...
There are fireworks shows galore throughout Delaware this week
There will be plenty of fireworks shows up and down the state on July 4th. Fireworks at First State Heritage Park cap a day of festivities in Dover. The fireworks start at 9:15 over Legislative Mall. Meanwhile, in Smyrna fireworks start across from the high school at dusk. Hockessin hosts...
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...
Legislative Wrap-up: gun bills passed in 2024
Delaware’s state legislature is not immune to the national discussions on key societal issues, such as firearms. With this year’s legislative session ending Sunday, here’s a look at the bills relating to guns that passed in 2024: House Bill 357 – definition of “firearm” Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Spiegelman, R-Clayton, the bill derives from a task force charged with updating ... 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...
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.
'World's Largest Bounce House,' Justin Moore concert, Rehoboth fireworks & more fun
May you have a happy Fourth of July, Delaware! But don't think that Independence Day is the only fun thing happening over the next few days this month.Hello there, I'm Andre Lamar, your guide to finding sweet summer events in and around the Small Wonder. Welcome to the latest DO Delaware newsletter, featuring several wild events for you to gobble up this weekend and beyond.
Major school projects across Delaware see funding in final legislative push
Delaware lawmakers just passed a capital spending plan with a $1.1 billion price tag. Commonly known as the bond bill, it fuels construction and infrastructure projects across the state and closes out the latest throws of the legislative session. Roadways, new buildings, parks, community initiatives and many more line items pack nearly 100 pages...
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.
Major Safety Overhaul Planned for Cyclists and Pedestrians in Dover
DOVER, Del.- $12 million in grant money is expected to go a long way for bike and pedestrian safety in the city. The intersection of Bay Road and South DuPont Highway, where Evalene Pyle tragically died in a 2022 bicycle accident, is set to become safer thanks to the money awarded to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT).
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...
Delaware lawmakers seek to tighten gun control laws
(The Center Square) — Delaware lawmakers pushed through a series of gun control measures on the final day of their legislative session, including a proposal that would restrict firearms on college campuses. One Democratic-led proposal would set new restrictions on the right to carry at higher education institutions by adding them to the state's School Safe Zone Act, which already restricts firearms at kindergarten, elementary, secondary and vocational-technical schools. The measure passed the House and Senate and is now on Democratic Gov. John Carney's desk,...
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