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Torch Run unifies Special Olympics, law enforcement, community
The spirit of the Summer Olympics is here in Delaware, so get the torches lit, the legs stretched and hit the streets and sidewalks to unite with neighbors in a statewide effort to support law enforcement and people with special needs. The 38th Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics kicks off Wednesday and runs through Friday. Organized ... Read More
Greater Wilmington Pizza Week Continues Through June 8
Pizza is a $46.98 billion industry in the United States, and its appeal is evident in the First State. Options range from small standalone pizzerias to Rehoboth Beach-based Grotto Pizza, which has more than 20 locations. The industry receives its due on National Pizza Day, which is Nov. 12 this year. But that’s not enough time to salute Wilmington’s favorite ... Read More
How is state grad. rate 88% with 31% math proficiency, 41% ELA?
Although just 31% of students in Delaware are proficient in math and 41% are proficient in English language arts, the graduation rate in First State high schools is 88%. “While Delaware’s graduation rate is encouraging, understanding achievement requires a deeper look at student growth throughout their K-12 experience,” said Julia Keleher, chief strategy and operating officer for First State Educate, ... Read More
Christina seeking $150+ million from state for capital projects
The Christina School District is set to ask the state for well over $150 million dollars this summer to help complete capital projects at all three levels: elementary, middle and high school. By Aug. 31, the district – the second largest in the state serving more than 13,000 students – will submit a certificate of necessity to the state Department ... Read More
Wilmington Greek Festival runs through Saturday
Have a taste of Greek life, food and culture without taking a step out of Delaware. The Holy Trinity Greek Festival in downtown Wilmington is back, meaning First Staters can immerse themselves with all things Greece for a week. Organized by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the event involves Greek Food, music, dancing and more. The cuisine features all ... Read More
Wilmington Greek Festival runs through Saturday
Have a taste of Greek life, food and culture without taking a step out of Delaware. The Holy Trinity Greek Festival in downtown Wilmington is back, meaning First Staters can immerse themselves with all things Greece for a week. Organized by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the event involves Greek Food, music, dancing and more. The cuisine features all ... Read More
School behavioral infractions remain above 30,000 annually
A state committee created to evaluate and make recommendations to improve the environment of schools had its third meeting Monday night in which it learned that there were more than 30,000 behavioral infractions to middle and high school students in 2022. Although that number dropped in 2023, it was still north of 11,000 for high schoolers and nearly 14,000 for ... Read More
School behavioral infractions remain above 30,000 annually
A state committee created to evaluate and make recommendations to improve the environment of schools had its third meeting Monday night in which it learned that there were more than 30,000 behavioral infractions to middle and high school students in 2022. Although that number dropped in 2023, it was still north of 11,000 for high schoolers and nearly 14,000 for ... Read More
Del. Medicaid to give new moms diapers, home-delivered meals
Delaware will become the first state to give new moms enrolled in a Medicaid program a safety net of 12 weeks of free diapers, wipes and home-delivered meals. The pilot program, set to run five years, is designed to offer those moms and babies a healthier start by reducing maternal stress and food and diaper insecurity during postpartum, the period ... Read More
UD grad Christina Carroll takes her shot for LPGA bids
Although she doesn’t watch golf at all and can’t name a favorite player, the passion of playing the sport and the skills she’s developed over the past decade has opened the doors to a professional career for one recent University of Delaware graduate. Christina Carroll, a graduate of the William Penn High School in Colonial School District and who just ... Read More
Salesianum wins state baseball championship over Caesar Rodney
The No. 13 seeded Salesianum Sals continued their run all the way through the championship. The Sals came into the championship the underdog just like they were as they faced the No. 6 seed in Caesar Rodney Riders. The Sals beat No. 20 Brandywine, No. 4 DMA, No. 5 Sanford, and No. 2 Sussex Tech to reach the state ... Read More
Caravel finishes undefeated season with state championship
The upset minded Ursuline Raiders met the Caravel Buccaneers Saturday evening in the Division 2 girls’ state championship at Cape Henlopen High School. Ursuline made their way through the tournament with upset wins over St. Marks and St. Andrews after winning their opening round match 1-0 versus The Sanford School. 12 minutes in half Caravel’s Sidney Hayden would ... Read More
Riley’s early goal lifts Cavaliers to soccer state title
The Division I girls soccer championship was played this afternoon at Cape Henlopen High School between cross town rivals Middletown Cavaliers and the Appoquinimink Jaguars. The Cavalier squad came into the contest touting a 17-0 record while the Jaguars had an impressive season as well with a 13-2-1 record. On an afternoon that would make the weather in Southern California ... Read More
Bill would require Delaware universities to offer abortion medication to students
A new bill would require two Delaware universities to offer contraception and medication abortion to students on campus. Senate Bill 301 would only apply to Delaware State University and the University of Delaware, given that they’re the only schools with a student health center. If passed, the legislation would impact the over 30,000 students who attend both universities. The legislation comes ... Read More
165 free outdoor concerts to jam out this summer in Delaware
It’s that time of year again – dust off the lawn chairs, shake out the blankets and get ready to jam out on summer nights in Delaware. The annual outdoor concert series is back at multiple locations throughout the state, and all shows are free to attend for families planning night-outs on a budget. The largest summer concert series is ... Read More
UD, DSU raise tuition for next year, Del Tech stays the same
The cost of going to college in Delaware has gone up – again. For what seems to be a yearly tradition at this point, a couple of the state’s institutions of higher education have announced tuition increases for the 2024-2025 academic year. University of Delaware UD will bump tuition up 4% for next year, after implementing a 5% hike this ... Read More
Middletown is booming – and so are its Latinos
A televised soccer match droned on in the background as the smell of fresh mangoes hung heavy in the air. Colorful piñatas and a medley of soccer jerseys swayed above the cramped aisles of La Costena Market on a recent afternoon. Fresh fruit, leather shoes and ceramic piggy banks lined the walls of the small market tucked into a Middletown ... Read More
TownSquareLIVE Weekly Review – May 30, 2024
This Week’s Top Stories Include Women-led Ladybug Fest welcomes international musicians for 1st time EDGE reaches milestone with 100 small business grants Three beach restaurants to try this summer Former Speaker of House Orlando J. “Lonnie” George, Jr. dies at 79 65 students develop biopharma products in NIIMBL contest Cape takes girls lacrosse crown back from Tatnall Click on the ... Read More
Group files for investigation for lack of reporting on state embezzlement
A nonprofit filed a request Wednesday to the Delaware General Assembly to investigate the failure by state officials responsible for reporting the act of embezzlement in excess of $180,000 from the Delaware Department of Labor’s Division of Unemployment Insurance. The Delaware Coalition for Open Government filed the request. That group aims for transparency and accountability in Delaware’s government — it ... Read More
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