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Affordable housing discrimination bill debated, but passes
Most of the bills flew through the House on the final day of Delaware’s 2024 legislative session, but one dealing with affordable housing was met with resistance before passing. Senate Bill 293, sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, D-Wilmington, revises both the Delaware Fair Housing Act and Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to repeal the exemption to discrimination based on ... Read More
Roundup: Camden-Wyoming forces second Senior title game; Smyrna-Clayton takes Junior crown
Camden-Wyoming downed MOT, 10-1, on Sunday evening to force a second championship game to decide the District I title in Senior League baseball. The two squads are slated to play again on Monday ...
New Jersey American Water acquires Salem city water and sewer systems
The company said its top priority is addressing toxic PFAS in Salem's water system. An $18 million acquisition of the city of Salem’s water and wastewater systems was finalized last week. The sale marks New Jersey American Water’s sixth purchase of a municipal water system over the last six...
Beloved Sun Valley High School wrestling coach dies suddenly; community gathers for balloon release
ASTON, Pa. - A community in Delaware County is mourning the loss of a beloved father, husband, brother and coach who died suddenly on Friday. Tommy Ellis, 43, the longtime wrestling coach at Aston’s Sun Valley High School passed over the weekend after his family says he suffered an aneurysm late Friday in their Brookhaven home.
New exhibit now at Historical Society
CHESTERTOWN — The Historical Society of Kent County is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, highlighting Galena. Produced in partnership with the town of Galena, the exhibit begins with its founding in the mid-18th century, and traces the history of the town that has been called “the gem of North Kent County.” Visitors will learn about Galena from the colonial era to the 21st century, including the famous ride of Tench Tilghman, aide-de-camp to General George Washington, who carried the news of the end of the Revolutionary War to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Artifacts from Galena’s past are also...
Wanted man found with defaced gun during traffic stop: Egg Harbor Twp., NJ, Police
Authorities say a man who was wanted in Salem County for a previous handgun offense was allegedly found with a defaced handgun during a traffic spot in Egg Harbor Township last week. At about 10:00 on the night of June 25th, the EHT Police Department says one of their officers...
Softball to Host Clinic Sessions on August 10 at Asbury Field
NEW CASTLE, Del. - - The Wilmington University softball program, led by back-to-back NCAA East Super Regional Champion head coach Mike Shehorn, has announced that registration for its Camps at Asbury Field in August is now live. The camp is scheduled for Saturday, August 10, and will be split into...
Dover Man Charged in Laundromat Burglary
DOVER, DE - The Dover Police Department has arrested a man on multiple charges including burglary after police say he stole from a laundromat. According to Dover police, their investigation began just after 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 1st, when they received a report of a burglary at Laundry Lagoon on South DuPont Highway. Officers say they learned a suspect entered the business through an unlocked door at about 1 a.m. Monday and damaged a vending machine. Police say the suspect then took merchandise before leaving.
Massive Lawsuit Filed vs. Atlantic City Mayor & Schools Boss
Atlantic City, New Jersey attorney David Castellani has officially filed litigation against Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Atlantic City Superintendent of Public Schools La’Quetta Small and Atlantic City Board of Education President Shay Steele. Other unnamed person(s) may still be added to the lawsuit. The litigation was filed on...
‘Husbands & Lovers’ author to sign books July 3
Author Beatriz Williams will sign copies of her latest book, "Husbands & Lovers," from 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, at Browseabout Books, 133 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. This novel tells the story of two women, separated by decades and continents, and united by a mysterious family heirloom, who reclaim family secrets and lost loves. In 2019 New England, single mother Mallory Dunne received the telephone call every parent dreads – her 10-year-old son Sam had been airlifted from summer camp with acute poisoning from a toxic death cap mushroom, leaving him fighting for his life. Three years later, in a search for the donor kidney that will give her son a chance for a normal life, Mallory is forced to confront two harrowing secrets from her past: her mother’s adoption from an infamous Irish orphanage in 1952, and her own all-consuming summer romance 14 years earlier with her childhood best friend Monk Adams, now one of the world’s most beloved singer-songwriters – a fairytale cut short by an agonizing betrayal.
Register July 3 for weekend sea bass tourney at South Shore Marina
Indian River South Shore Marina will hold its inaugural Black Sea Bass Tournament from Friday to Sunday, July 5 to 7. This is a three-day tournament where teams will choose two days to fish. Registration will be held in person from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, at South...
Winners of Darby Mowll, RN Nursing Scholarship named
The Darby Mowll, RN Nursing Scholarship is awarded to Cape Henlopen High School seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, are interested in and passionate about becoming a nursing healthcare provider, and have committed to attend a school of nursing or college program in nursing. This year’s Darby Mowll, RN Nursing...
Lewes Historical Society awarded $15,000 grant from Delaware 250
The Lewes Historical Society has been allocated a $15,000 grant from Delaware 250, a special project of the Delaware Heritage Commission and the Delaware Public Archives. The gift is part of Delaware 250’s inaugural cycle of grants to support planning and programming for the upcoming United States Semiquincentennial, or 250th, anniversary in 2026.
Adopt Kindness campaign lifts up moms in need
Project Kudos powered by Schell Brothers announced the success of the first phase of its Adopt Kindness campaign. Focused on supporting mothers facing challenging times, the campaign brought community members together during April to ensure these moms felt appreciated and loved as Mother's Day approached. "While many mothers are celebrated...
Cape major all-stars fall to Millsboro to open District 3 tourney
The Cape major all-stars softball squad dropped its opening District 3 tournament game with a 15-1 loss to Millsboro June 30 in Milton. Millsboro’s Madison Hitchens tossed a no-hitter and struck out 11 batters in the first-round victory. Eva McCabe had three RBIs to lead her team. Ainsley Clem...
Philadelphia barber program aims to empower young people, deter gun violence
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A program that empowers young barbers to find their voices is getting a major boost from the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. P. Michael Boone's Junior Barber Academy is giving students a pair of clippers and a lot of confidence. Inside the barber academy in Manayunk, Boone is using a pair of clippers to help empower the next generation."One thing about barbers is, we got a lot of respect in the community," Boone said. Boone has been cutting hair for more than 30 years. Growing up in North Philly, he knows first-hand how easy it is for young people...
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