KENTON — Back in 1925, the Jazz Age was in full swing, Mount Rushmore was dedicated two years before its carving began, and Adolf Hitler published his infamous “Mein Kampf” … more

Gov. Matt Meyer is proposing a 50-cent-per-pack cigarette tax increase, projected to generate $8 million, and a tax on other tobacco products, estimated to garner $5 million. The revenue increases are part of a plan that includes state worker pay raises, investments in affordable housing and more funds for Medicaid. Do you like what Gov. Meyer outlined in his $6.58 billion budget? more

Mexican-fusion chain Bubbakoo’s Burritos in Dover will be celebrating National Burrito Day on April 3, offering guests an exclusive buy one burrito, get $5 off your next order … more

An initial step to bring a Cook Out restaurant to the Seaford Village Center was taken Tuesday. more

Gary Knox says he was stared down by this beautiful deer in Silver Lake Park, Dover on Sunday morning, March 23. more

Gov. Matt Meyer unveiled his fiscal year 2026 recommended budget “reset” Thursday, featuring cuts for 92% of taxpayers via new tax brackets and investments in education, affordable housing and Medicaid. more

The Sussex County program that provides tax credits for low-income older adults and disabled residents was adjusted Tuesday. more

Allen “Al” Fasnacht, the co-founder of the long-standing Funland amusement park and a cherished member of the Rehoboth Beach community, died Sunday at age 96. more

Dover City Council on Monday once again voted in favor of a request to waive subdivision standards at the proposed Cecil Street Townhouses. more

Deborah Judy has been a teacher, a principal and an assistant superintendent, among other roles, in the Smyrna School District. Now, she oversees all those positions and more. more

Has gardening become too difficult for you? Whether your concerns are time, space or physical capabilities, there are methods and procedures to help you continue gardening. The Garden Smart, … more

DOVER — The city’s munici­pal election will take place Tuesday, April 15. All voting will take place 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge 1903, 200 Saulsbury Road. The entrance is … more

High energy bills in Delaware are a problem. But clean energy policies are not the cause, and abandoning them would be a costly mistake for the environment, people’s health and the state’s economy. As Delaware’s new environmental secretary, I’d like to help people understand some of the factors at play in the current debate about energy costs. more

Over the last several days, two of three poultry farms in Kent County affected by the highly pathogenic avian influenza have had their quarantine protocols lifted, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture. more

I would like to introduce myself as a radiant beacon of wisdom and compassion within our community, achieving to inspire countless lives with unwavering dedication to service. My endorsement of Justina Brinkley for Dover City Council is not merely a gesture; it is a powerful declaration that Justina embodies the heart, vision and fortitude needed to lead us forward. more

Sniffles and sneezes are an inevitable part of growing up. But, if your child has a lingering runny nose and cough — or both appear around the same time each year — it could be seasonal allergies, which typically happen in the spring, summer and early fall. more

WILMINGTON — The Playhouse on Rodney Square announced its 2025/26 Broadway in Wilmington season on Wednesday, featuring the return of “The Book of Mormon” to Delaware, along with … more

Riverwalk Villas, a development of 27 town houses by the Milford Housing Development Corp., received unanimous approval Monday from Milford City Council. more