The staff of BrightBloom Centers in Seaford share one goal. They believe in early diagnosis and prompt care for autistic children. more

DOVER — Next year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States and members of the Downtown Dover Partnership are eager to help put a shine on the city. That was one of the catalysts … more

Delaware’s unemployment rate rose from 4% to 4.1% between June and July. The number’s increase — both over the month and the year — has resulted in the highest number of unemployed individuals since March 2022, according to the Department of Labor’s monthly labor review. more

DOVER— President Donald Trump’s administration has public media in its crosshairs. That is evidenced by the administration’s cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting … more

Passage of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” on July 4 came with many federal funding cuts, but one in particular has reproductive health care providers worried. more

DOVER — Good news awaits drivers who utilize Kenton Road to come into the capital city. A construction project that has prompted daily backups — not only on Kenton Road but also on … more

     Patricia Ann Watson passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Dover Place assisted living facility. Patricia was born on November 8, 1932, in Buffalo, NY, the youngest … more

The 32nd annual Middletown Olde-Tyme Peach Festival on Aug. 16 kicked off with a well-attended parade. more

Phung Luu says it with such certainty that there’s no reason to doubt him. His business, Behavior and Training Solutions, “trains pretty much any animal, really,” he explained at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Smyrna on Aug. 11. “Anything that’s living and breathing, we can train.” more

While there are feelings of compassion for homeless and hungry citizens in Georgetown, some residents believe their actions should be regulated. more

A section of the “Big Beautiful Bill” will prohibit federal Medicaid payments to nonprofits that serve low-income, underserved individuals if the agencies furnish family-planning services, reproductive health and related care. This includes Planned Parenthood, which is decrying the move. While a preliminary injunction has blocked the provision, it’s only temporary. What are your thoughts about the Trump administration canceling Medicaid reimbursements in these cases? How do you think patients and providers will respond? more

Fingers are crossed for favorable weather Aug. 16, the date of the Georgetown Historical Society’s Antique Fire Truck Show and the County Seat Cruisers Car/Truck Show. more

A multihour bus excursion Aug. 13 served up plenty of local history to a dozen people, including Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay and Milford Mayor F. Todd Culotta. more

Since my appointment as the mid-Atlantic regional administrator at the U.S. Small Business Administration in April, I have traveled the region meeting small-business owners in all facets of industries. more