I am writing to oppose the proposed Belle Mead development slated for Del. 24, across from Saddle Ridge. more

Following urgency amid immigration enforcement and the assassination of a Minnesota state lawmaker, Gov. Matt Meyer signed four bills into law July 14 that will boost safety for vulnerable communities. more

GEORGETOWN - For 85-year-old Frederick “Fred” Danielson, a two-year resident of Brandywine Seaside Point by Monarch, a decades-old dream finally took flight — literally — at … more

There can be no greater moral responsibility than a parent caring for his or her child, no more fundamental moral obligation than couples caring for each other, no higher calling for a religious leader than caring for a congregation and, indeed, no more fundamental purpose for a representative, senator, governor or president than caring for the people he or she serves. more

After his father had all his teeth extracted due to preventable causes, Fadie Arabo set out to spare others the same fate. So, as part of his high school graduation requirements, he shadowed a Detroit dentist. more

     Judith Emily Barnes, affectionately known as “Judy”, was born Judith Dudley and raised in upstate New York.      She was married to her predeceased … more

DOVER — Matthew Heckles admitted that it was daunting to read Dr. Seuss’ “Yertle the Turtle” to a roomful of youngsters. But the director of the Delaware State Housing … more

April Doyle timed this shot just right to catch a bolt of lightning during a storm July 2 in Smyrna. more

This green heron was captured on camera by Patricia Sterling, of Wyoming, while it was looking for its lunch at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on July 1. more

Patricia Sterling, of Wyoming, got this great shot of a glossy ibis and a yellowlegs at Bombay Hook in Smyrna on July 1. more

Tucked discreetly in a nondescript industrial building, First State Compassion’s marijuana cultivation and processing facility in Milford has a scientific — and highly secure — atmosphere. more

DOVER — The Delaware Lottery has been busy celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary this year. It will soon have more to celebrate as it joins lotteries across North America in marking … more

In the wake of catastrophic flooding in Texas that killed at least 120 people, Delawareans may be pondering how similar emergencies would be handled here. more

There are about 50 days left of summer until Labor Day. So the Daily State News asked its team of journalists to come up with 50 things to do on Delmarva until Sept. 1. In no particular order, … more

As July swings into August, the eyes of softball aficionados will once again focus on the Lower Sussex Little League in Roxana. It’s there that dozens of players from all over the world will compete in Little League’s Senior League Softball World Series. more

Rail Haus Beer Garden will have summer night markets every Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. The market features local vendors, offering baked goods, art, clothing, jewelry, flowers and … more

The Nanticoke Indian Tribe is hoping to perpetuate its significance through education and collaboration. During a presentation at the July 7 Millsboro Town Council meeting, member Bonnie Hall explained the effort. more