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Wicomico County Council tables funding for library move to former museum
SALISBURY -- A timeline for moving the downtown branch of the Wicomico Public Library to the former Ward Museum became somewhat clearer during a recent County Council meeting. The library ...
Baltimore Ravens Coach Has Tragically Passed Away
Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris has passed away at the age of 70, the team announced Sunday. D’Alessandris was recently hospitalized for what the Baltimore Ravens said was “an acute illness that was going to require ongoing treatment for an extended period of time.” He had been the Ravens’ offensive line coach since 2017.
Lottery officials urging players to check their ticket after $100,000 prize goes unclaimed
LOTTERY officials have called on players to check their tickets as a huge prize has remained unclaimed. A Powerball slip has won a massive $100,000 prize in Delaware. This ticket matched the numbers on the August 19 draw. The winning digits were 1, 2, 15, 23, and 28 and the...
Maryland Delegates represent at the Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO — Delegates from the Eastern Shore joined thousands of Democrats in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention this week. At the convention, which ran from Aug. 19 to 22, delegates selected Kamala Harris as the party’s nominee for president and Tim Walz as its nominee for vice president. The Democratic party also made key decisions about the party’s political platform. Jared Schablein, an Eastern Shore delegate and chair of...
DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – August 25, 2024
This Week’s Review Includes: Private tutoring: high demand; can raise scores, confidence Historical marker for Industrial School for Colored Girls unveiled Incyte named 2024 Pete du Pont Freedom Award winner Maryland woman tries to pose as nurse in Delaware Bryan Allen Stevenson School, third charter in Sussex, opens Click on the image below to read these articles and more!
Delawareans are less happy at work than other states. But some workplaces get it right
The usual culprit for economic woes is a lack of jobs. But during his final State of the State address in March, Delaware Gov. John Carney offered a perhaps unexpected complaint. “We still have more jobs available than we have people looking for work,” he said. “Right now, there are 31,000 jobs available,...
Thousands raised for freshman's whose items stolen, OC Air Show returns, 3A-2 football preview
Gooood morning! Hope you're waking up to a serene Sunday. This is going to be a gorgeous day. Make the most of it. And don't forget to check out our beach guide if you plan to get in a few hours of sun and sand. Some of you may be taking care of last-minute...
St. Michaels artist brings community together through live painting
ST. MICHAELS — Sunday evening, between strokes of his brush, Michael Eline, a St.-Michaels-based artist, talks, laughs and encourages the attendees of his live painting event to assist in his portrait of a sunrise rising behind homes and trees. Eline has devoted his life to not only his paintings, but to bringing joy to people through live art events throughout the Eastern Shore. During these events, he encourages people to engage with art and watch the creation of portraits in real time. ...
Maryland Weather: Alert Day for intense heat on Wednesday
BALTIMORE -- Summertime returns in full force on Wednesday, bringing significant heat across the region. A WJZ First Alert Weather Day has been issued due to the expected extreme heat.Overnight, mostly clear skies and humid conditions are expected, with low temperatures falling into the 60s and 70s. On Wednesday, partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies will prevail, and temperatures are forecasted to soar well into the 90s during the afternoon. Some areas may even reach 100 degrees. Heat index values will likely exceed 100 degrees in many locations, peaking at 105 to 107 degrees during the hottest part of the...
City of Salisbury Announces Julie English as the New City Clerk
SALISBURY, Md – The City of Salisbury has announced Julie English as the new City Clerk. She has nearly a decade of dedicated service to the city and three years of experience as an Assistant City Clerk. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role.
New Maryland Superintendent of Schools shares vision ahead of academic year
BALTIMORE-- The first day of school for many Marylanders is a few days away. 2024-2025 will be the first full academic year for Maryland's new State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright. It's her first full term since being officially appointed earlier this year. Wright stepped into the role after being selected as interim superintendent in October 2023. In April 2024, the State Board of Education appointed Wright as state superintendent, and she began a full term in July. WJZ sat down with one of the state's top educators to find out what her vision and goals are ahead of the...
Frederick County school board member Jason Johnson suspends congressional campaign
Jason Johnson, a member of the Frederick County Board of Education who had been running to represent Maryland’s 6th District in Congress, suspended his campaign last week after failing to secure a spot on the general election ballot. Johnson, who lives in New Market, was running for Congress as a candidate of the Maryland Forward Party — a new political party that promotes election reforms ...
State Police Investigating Sussex County Car Collision
MILLSBORO, DE - Delaware State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred in Sussex County on Friday afternoon. The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company responded to 24858 John J Williams Hwy in Millsboro for the report of a "wash down assignment resulting from a property damage vehicle accident". The accident, located at the entrance to the Nanticoke Crossing Shopping Center, involved a two vehicle collision with no occupant injuries.
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