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‘Incomplete, inconsistent, often inaccurate’: Report finds Del. Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long’s campaign reports broke the law
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. Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long’s political campaigns repeatedly violated Delaware law by not...
Berlin Peach Festival gearing up for 16th year Aug. 3
Berlin’s Calvin B. Taylor House’s 16th peach festival is expected to draw thousands of attendees to browse the fruit-themed booths and shops on the museum’s lawn. The event is slated for Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Peach Festival is held yearly to celebrate the history of Orlando Harrison and the Harrison Brothers Nurseries in Berlin, which at the time “dominated the United States’ peach market,” the municipality’s website states. The farm, which developed many varieties of peaches and other fruits, was founded in the late 1800s and, season-dependent, created between 250 and 500 jobs in and around the town.
Forensic review finds improprieties in Delaware gubernatorial candidate's campaign finances
A forensic review commissioned by the state Department of Elections has uncovered improprieties in the campaign finances of Delaware's lieutenant governor, who is seeking the Democratic nomination
Over 400 participate in marlin club's '24 kid's classic tourney in Ocean City
More than 400 junior anglers participated in last weekend’s OC Marlin Club Kid’s Classic fishing tournament. A total of 73 boats were registered for both offshore and inshore fishing, resulting in a highly successful event at the scales. Kids 19 years of age or younger participated for prizes for their efforts on the water, with a portion of the registration proceeds benefitting the Wish-A-Fish Foundation.
Loggerhead turtles Marie, Buffett recently pinged off coast near Delaware
Marie, a 294-pound loggerhead sea turtle, has pinged off the coast of Delaware, according to the nonprofit Ocearch. She traveled up the East Coast from Palm Beach, Florida, and has been in the Atlantic Ocean off of Delaware for at least a week. ...
White Marlin Open Set For August 5th-9th; $6.2 Million Blue Marlin Was Caught Last Year
The White Marlin Open (WMO), the world’s largest offshore billfish tournament held annually in Ocean City, proudly announces plans for its 51st anniversary tournament week, presented by Pure Lure. Held from August 5 through August 9, anglers will compete to catch record-breaking white and blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, swordfish, or dolphin.
ESA advocate for Delmarva surf community
(July 26, 2024) The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) is a major advocate for surfing. It’s basically a conservation organization with its most visible aspect being that of competition. Granted, most wave-riding enthusiasts don’t get involved in competition but for those with interest the availability is there. Another notable feature...
Laurel Junior League baseball opens Eastern Regionals with pair of wins
The Laurel Junior League all-star baseball team, representing Delaware and District III, opened Eastern Regional play with a 10-0 win over Dorchester (Md.) last Saturday in Dubois, Pa. Laurel’s Cameron Deiter earned the win on the mound, allowing two hits and one walk and striking out three in four shutout...
NJ is facing a potential lawsuit over alleged failure to protect endangered fish
The state of New Jersey is facing a lawsuit for allegedly failing to protect the endangered Atlantic sturgeon, according to the Delaware and Hudson Riverkeeper Network. New Jersey, as well as New York and Delaware, are being accused of failing to obtain incidental take permits when operating within the habitat of the Atlantic...
Ocean City fire alarms issues resolved following global IT outage
Ocean City Fire Department officials have reported that an outage affecting fire alarms appears to be resolved this week following a global software-update malfunction that disrupted airports, businesses, hospitals and emergency call centers last Friday. In the hours following a CrowdStrike update that led to widespread computer outages, the Ocean...
These vegetables and salads sold in New York, New Jersey might be contaminated with listeria
Several vegetables and bagged salads are being recalled due to potentially being contaminated with listeria, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Wiers Farm Inc. of Ohio voluntarily recalled the produce, including bagged peppers, green beans, salad cucumbers, organic yellow squash and organic zucchini squash. No illnesses or complaints...
Brandywine Valley SPCA Offering Free Vaccinations Amid Canine Disease Outbreak
GEORGETOWN, DE – The Brandywine Valley SPCA is now providing free canine influenza and distemper shots following an alert from the Delaware Department of Health about a canine respiratory disease outbreak affecting shelters across the state. The outbreak has prompted state officials to impose a month-long ban on rehoming...
Breed Sheep Show draws attention at Delaware State Fair
DELAWARE – While some people may count sheep to sleep, participants at the Delaware State Fair count sheep to show off! The Breed Sheep shows at the Fair had many come from all over to show off their precious stock. Jennifer Bernard who works in the Dover building, came...
3 candidates for Governor join forum devoted to entrepreneurship
Half of the six candidates running to be Delaware's next Governor turned out for a forum on entrepreneurship Tuesday in Wilmington. The exchange was hosted by Spur Impact. Issues included how to encourage each of Delaware's three counties to thrive, and what the state's role should be in encouraging entrepreneurship.
Number of Delaware state legislative incumbents facing primary challengers near average from 2010-2022
Delaware has 13 contested state legislative primaries this year, one less than in 2022 when 14 state legislative primaries were contested. Of the 13 contested primaries, 10 are for Democrats and three are for Republicans. For Democrats, this is one less than in 2022 when there were 11 Democratic primaries. The three Republican primaries are the same number as in 2022.
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