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Mosquito Control Spray Announcement- Downstate Ground Adulticiding (fogging)
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans insecticide application(s) during this evening in the Camden, Wyoming, and Woodside areas as well as near Dover, Viola, Felton, Magnolia, Laurel, Bethel, Milton, and Lewes. All insecticides to be used are registered with the USEPA for mosquito control and will be applied according to USEPA approved label instructions.
Delaware's returning citizens get a fair shot at a clean slate. Next stop, nationwide.
Pennsylvania. Utah. New Jersey. Michigan. Connecticut. Virginia. Oklahoma. Colorado. California. Minnesota. New York. Delaware. Can you guess what these states have in common? They all have enacted Clean Slate laws that give justice-involved individuals who have committed low-level, nonviolent offenses a second chance and a clean slate. Even after serving their time and paying their debt to society, too many still face significant barriers in reentering the workforce. The economic impact of this legislation alone is staggering; Clean Slate has the potential to add $87 billion to the...
Eastern Shore photographer wants people to know what happens in Delmarva communities
GREENSBORO — At a gallery show opening at ShoreToBeFun Photography on Aug 22, Steve Atkinson laid out cheese, crackers and tea next to his array of prints, which adorned a variety of canvases. From coffee mugs, to cotton bags to coasters, to greeting cards, to big framed prints, he has found many ways of presenting his work. Atkinson, a photographer, can be seen at nearly every Caroline County Chamber of Commerce Event with his Pentax camera, his signature gray beard, and his gentle demeanor. It’s...
‘Acting lawlessly’: Christina school board cuts ties with lawyer as superintendent prepares to sue individual members
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Christina School District and its long-time attorney, James McMackin, appear to have recently...
Delaware Attorney General's Office demands monitoring reports for $250M opioid fund
This story was produced by Spotlight Delaware as part of a partnership with Delaware Online/The News Journal. For more about Spotlight Delaware, visit www.spotlightdelaware.org. The Delaware Attorney General’s Office sent a letter late last week to the lieutenant governor’s staff demanding access to information about the state’s $250 million opioid relief fund. ...
Wawa offering free coffee for teachers in these states
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Teachers in six states can get free coffee at Wawa for a limited period of time starting on Monday, Sept. 2, the company announced.As students head back to school, educators in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Washington D.C. can take advantage of this "Cheers to Classrooms" deal until Sept. 15The deal applies to school staff as well. All the qualifying freebie-receiver has to do is tell the cashier they're a member of a local school system.The offer can only be claimed in Wawa stores and is not available on the app or through delivery services."We hope this small gesture shows our deep appreciation for everything educators and school staff do for children in the community," Wawa's Senior Director of Store Operations, Dave Simonettis said in a news release.Wawa gave this deal to teachers in Alabama and Florida in August.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announce $17M for projects along Delaware River Watershed
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Federal funding from the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund will go toward removing dams to help fish move freely, reducing stormwater pollution and restoring habitat for horseshoe crabs, among other initiatives.
Govatos sweet farewell, teacher wish lists, holiday weekend guide
TGIF, First State. It’s the kick-off of a long weekend, though if you’re not in school or sending someone to school each day, there’s no reason to call it summer’s end. After all, post-Labor Day is a great time to hit the beaches, warm September evenings are great for long walks and riverfront fun, and there’s still plenty of tomatoes and sweet corn to go around. ...
Delaware Congressional candidates spar on abortion, foreign policy
The Sept. 27 Congressional debate featured (L-R) Earl Cooper, Donyale Hall, Sarah McBride, and Elias Weir. | SPOTLIGHT DELAWARE PHOTO BY NICK STONESIFER. Four candidates who want to represent Delaware in the U.S. House made their cases on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at a debate in Wilmington, touching on matters overseas like the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and problems closer to home like expensive child care.
Erosion caused by high tide leads to closure of North Inlet Day Area pedestrian crossings
The north and middle pedestrian crossings at the North Inlet Day Area will be closed Labor Day weekend due to erosion, Delaware State Seashore Park announced Friday. The park posted on Facebook that the high tide caused additional erosion, sharing a photo of a large swath of missing sand. One commenter said they...
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