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At over $1 million to develop and build The Lower Shore Shelter opened in 2017. Management by the Somerset County Committee for the Homeless ended in late spring 2023 after an unflattering audit. The Somerset County Commissioners as of May 15, 2024 leased the facility for five years to Catholic Charities.
Catholic Charities to reopen Lower Shore Shelter under new lease with Somerset County
PRINCESS ANNE — The former Lower Shore Shelter that closed in late spring 2023 is now under new management after the County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a five-year lease with Catholic … more
The lead sponsors of Delaware's permit-to-purchase policy, Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth "Tizzy" Lockman, D-Wilmington (left), and House Majority Leader Melissa Minor-Brown, D-New Castle (right), hold up Senate Bill 2 after Gov. John Carney signed it into law Thursday.
Permit to purchase signed into Delaware law, federal lawsuit filed challenging its constitutionality
DOVER — After more than five years of attempts to establish a handgun permitting policy in Delaware, the measure finally became law with the stroke of Gov. John Carney’s signature on … more
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Sen. Trey Paradee, D-Dover, spoke in favor of House Bill 350 and its amendment, which removed a clause that hospital leaders said would cut more than $360 million in resources.
Hospital cost review board bill passes Senate, heads back to House for final approval
DOVER — Just days after health care leaders and Democratic leadership reached a compromise, the proposed hospital cost review board was amended and passed in the Senate on Thursday, sending the … more
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The Cross Christian Academy is seeking approval from Seaford City Council to raise and keep chickens on its grounds to augment the agriculture curriculum.
Seaford grappling with school’s request to raise chickens
Because Seaford code prohibits raising chickens, officials are debating a request from The Cross Christian Academy to foster the animals at the school. more
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Nadia Zychal was voted by Milford City Council to fill the Ward 2 seat that was left vacant by the election of Todd Culotta for mayor. She was sworn in Monday.
Zychal sworn in for open seat on Milford City Council
Nadia Zychal was sworn in Monday to the Ward 2 Milford City Council seat left vacant by the election of Todd Culotta as mayor. more
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Speaker of the House Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear, (left) and Dr. Reba Hollingsworth, vice president of the Delaware Heritage Commission, embrace after the unveiling of the new Brown vs. Board of Education monument in front of Legislative Hall on Thursday.
Monument commemorating Delaware’s role in Brown vs. Board unveiled at Legislative Hall
DOVER — On Thursday’s eve of the 70 th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Brown vs. Board of Education, a monument commemorating Delaware’s role in … more
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Sussex County administration in Georgetown.
Sussex planner’s property inspected; no violations found
After stating that the office above his pole barn is in violation of county code and “I don’t care,” Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission member Brian Butler invited inspectors to his property, only to be told he was mistaken. more
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Monday's Dover City Council meeting ended with passionate words from Mayor Robin Christiansen and city councilpeople.
Previous Dover City Council president could be censured for ethics complaint
A resolution released by Dover City Council after a Freedom of Information Act request has revealed that former Council President William Hare may be censured for an ethics complaint reported Oct. 3, 2023. more
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The Air Mobility Command Museum has on display a B-17G, called a "Flying Fortress."
AMC Museum in Dover taxis for air show
DOVER — The Dover Air Force Base is gearing up for its First State Airshow on Saturday and Sunday, and its year-round attraction, the Air Mobility Command Museum, is getting in on the fun. … more
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A Delaware veteran watches on as Rep. Bill Carson discusses the need for a state-level department solely dedicated to veterans during the House Veterans Affairs Committee meeting on Wednesday.
Proposal to create Delaware Department of Veterans' Affairs advances through House committee
This story will be updated. DOVER - A proposal to create a new, statewide Department of Veterans' Affairs received glaring support in committee on Wednesday. House Bill 399, sponsored by … more
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Wesley Stoops of Dover, Kellan Burke of Smyrna and Tyler Outten of Camden somersault into the pool at the Maple Dale Country Club Golf in Dover on Friday.
Delaware Senate sends lifeguard bill to governor's desk
DOVER — Lifeguards could no longer be required at pools serving residential and apartment communities under a bill that received unanimous passage in the Senate on Wednesday. House Bill … more
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A draft of the seafood workers mural completed by Dorchester County artist Michael Rosato for Crisfield which was unveiled in November 2021. Now a second mural for Crisfield by the same artist is planned and a public meeting is 6 p.m. May 20 at the Corbin Studio and Gallery.
Meeting May 20 on Crisfield's second outdoor mural
CRISFIELD — A community meeting with artist Michael Rosato about a second mural for Crisfield will be 6 p.m. Monday, May 20 at the Corbin Studio & Gallery at 4 East Main Street. Mr. … more
Austin Gray, a planner with the Delaware Department of Transportation, shares information on the Coastal Corridors Study at the Georgetown Town Council meeting Monday.
Coastal Corridors Study shared with Georgetown council
While it may be surprising to area motorists who experience frequent traffic challenges, the Delaware Department of Transportation says the widening of east-west corridors is not warranted. more
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Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, D-Newark, speaks during Tuesday's Senate Executive Committee meeting. The lawmaker is leading the Senate's consideration of House Bill 350, which would implement a hospital cost review board in the state with a goal of controlling health care spending.
Delaware Senate to consider hospital cost review board bill on Thursday
The controversial hospital cost review board bill will be heard in the Senate on Thursday, just days after a compromise was struck between lawmakers and health care leaders. House Substitute 2 … more
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Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola, D-Newark, is leading a bipartisan effort to require reconfirmation of cabinet secretaries in Delaware. The two companion bills passed the Senate unanimously on Tuesday.
Bill to require reconfirmation of cabinet secretaries clears Delaware Senate, heads to House
DOVER — A bipartisan attempt to require reconfirmation for members of the governor’s cabinet received unanimous support from Senate lawmakers on Tuesday, sending the bill to the House of … more
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Dover mayor’s 2024 State of the City address talks violence, economic development
DOVER – The Dover City Council’s May 13 annual meeting featured several large agenda items. It saw not only the election of a new council president in David Anderson, but Mayor Robin R. … more
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FILE - The Capitol is seen in Washington, Sept. 20, 2021. The federal government is heading toward a shutdown at month's end that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics. It comes as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands for deep cuts, force a confrontation over federal spending. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Statehood activists push for Puerto Rico status vote
Statehood activists are once again pushing Congress to set up a vote for Puerto Ricans to pick a new status for the territory. more
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Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. files summary judgment request in response to City lawsuit
Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. has responded to a lawsuit the City of Cambridge filed earlier this month. more
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Sussex County administration in Georgetown.
Sussex County to unveil annual budget Tuesday
After a budget session earlier this month at Sussex County’s Emergency Operations Center, County Council is set to unveil next year’s budget during its session Tuesday. more
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Milford mayor, Todd Culotta proclaimed National Safe Boating Week to be May 18 to 24 to help educate people on how to boat safely. (From left Councilwoman Nirmala Samaroo, USCGA ADSO-CA Cindi Chaimowitz, Vice Mayor Jason James, USCGA National Commodore Gus Formato, Councilman Michael Stewart, USCGA Past District Captain Tomothy Precht, Mayor Todd Culotta, USCGA Divisional Public Affairs Officer and Milford IT Director Bill Pettigrew, Councilwoman Lori Connor, Councilwoman Madula Kalesis, Councilman Daniel Marabello, Councilwoman Nadia Zychal)
Mayor of the City of Milford proclaims May 18th - 24th National Safe Boating Week
MILFORD – At the Milford City Council meeting in May 13, newly sworn in mayor, Todd Culotta proclaimed May 18 to 24 National Safe Boating Week. The proclamation was received by National … more
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