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Home prices in Delaware continued their upward trend in July, according to the Delaware Association of Realtors.
Delaware’s housing market showed widespread strength in July
DOVER — Delaware’s housing market showed strength across nearly every measure in July 2026, with more homes sold, higher prices, and a larger pool of active listings compared to the same month last year, a news release said Wednesday, Aug. 19. more
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Townsend woman charged with felony assault
A 35-year-old Townsend woman was charged with felony assault after an altercation at a storage facility in Newark Tuesday, Aug. 18, authorities said. more
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From left, Friends of the Georgetown Public Library president Michelle Witman, logo contest winner Jim Bowden and Friends vice president Diego Morones-Castillo.
Tree of Learning is winner of Friends of Georgetown Library’s logo contest
Town resident Jim Bowden submitted a tree for the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library’s recent contest to choose its new logo. more
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Delaware State News/Glenn Rolfe.Closed since mid-March because of COVID-19, six of seven CHEER Inc. activity centers for seniors are scheduled to reopen in August - three on Monday, Aug. 3 and three others Aug. 10.
CHEER plans 9/11 remembrance Sept. 17
Twenty-five years after 9/11, CHEER in Georgetown will host a Patriot Day remembrance Sept. 17, honoring the victims, survivors and heroes. more
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Kevin Gilmore, the executive director of Sussex County Habitat for Humanity, speaks Aug. 10 in support of the proposed James Place development in Georgetown that could result in as many as 20 Habitat homes.
Proposed Georgetown development includes Habitat possibilities
Housing options through a zoning map amendment with a residential planned community overlay could be coming to Georgetown, a project that may include Sussex County Habitat for Humanity. more
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Delaware students in grades three through eight posted 1% gains on English language arts and math tests this year.
Delaware student assessments show 1% gains in reading, math
Students in third through eighth grades in Delaware posted modest proficiency gains in math and English language arts in a report released Tuesday, Aug. 18, by the state’s Department of Education. more
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From left, Representative District 41 candidates John Atkins, Doug Conaway and Jacki Slonin attend a candidate forum in Frankford Tuesday, Aug. 18, morning, hosted by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce.
Delaware District 41 candidates discuss legislative priorities at business forum
Three Republicans vying for the open seat in Delaware’s 41st District gathered at Roxana Fire Hall Tuesday morning, for a candidate forum hosted by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce. more
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A Harrington resident wears a sticker that says, "NO DATA CENTER" to the City Council meeting Monday, Aug. 17.
Harrington City Council denies data center ordinance
Harrington City Council unanimously denied an ordinance Monday, Aug. 17, that would have added data centers as a conditional use in manufacturing zones, after nearly an hour of public opposition. more
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The Dover Planning Commission is weighing changes to the city code to eliminate barriers to affordable housing.
Dover Planning Commission mulls barriers to affordable housing
A representative of the Rossi Group spoke to the Dover Planning Commission on Monday, Aug. 17, about how to build more affordable residences, possibly without requiring recreation areas. more
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Among the attractions at the 2025 Seaford Night Out was the Delaware State Police helicopter.
Seaford Night Out scheduled Oct. 8
Seaford Night Out will be held Oct. 8 on the grounds of the Seaford Police Department and the adjacent Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club, 300 Virginia Ave. more
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The Stockley Tavern in Georgetown was honored Aug. 5 by the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, having raised more than $542,000 in the past six years. From left are Francesca Vogel of the coalition; Ken Adams, the owner of the tavern; Tracey Adams and Teresa Rogers of the tavern; and Lauren Balcerak of the coalition.
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition honors Stockley Tavern for philanthropy
What began as an uncertain venture at Georgetown’s Stockley Tavern is now an annual fundraiser that has nearly surpassed the half-million-dollar mark. more
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John Shwed, who served as Laurel's mayor 22 years, ending in 2025, died Aug. 2. He was 84.
22-year Laurel mayor and longtime Lion dies at 84
Through his family, Laurel plans to soon honor the late John Shwed, who served 22 years as mayor and wore hats with many organizations, including the Laurel Lions Club. more
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During Danny Short Day on Friday, Aug. 14, at Seaford City Hall, the state representative wears a hat sent from Nylon Capital Center developer Rob Herrera.
Short stands tall in Seaford
Friday marked Danny Short Day, a celebration that recognized a man whose long career took root with the fire service and led to stints as a City Council member, a mayor and a two-decade state representative. more
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Dover's Jade Mack, a rising sophomore at Archmere Academy, was the brainchild of a STEM program designed for young students in Kent County. PHOTO COURTESY OF TAMMY MACK
Dover teen shares her passion with STEM
DOVER — Dover’s Jade Mack has developed quite a passion for studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics — commonly referred to as STEM programs. Jade says she has been … more
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The Delaware State Housing Authority has reached an agreement in principle with Delaware State University to make the Living & Learning Commons the site of the Kent County Hope Center.
Kent County officials share thoughts, concerns on new potential Hope Center
The New Castle County Hope Center has received over 1,300 police and emergency medical service calls in the last five years, according to a Freedom of Information Act response from the county’s Emergency Communications Division last month. more
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Tomeka Crawford, owner of Tomeka's Homestyle Eatery.
Tomeka’s Homestyle Eatery going strong for almost five years
DOVER — What started as a weekly farmer’s market stand in downtown Dover has grown into a packed restaurant on East Lebanon Road. A line starts forming outside right before opening at noon … more
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Dover City Council President Fred Neil said the city's wide inventory of parks, such as Silver Lake Park, should alleviate the need for active recreation space in small affordable housing neighborhoods. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
Dover aims to make affordable housing easier to build
DOVER — The city is in the initial stages of potentially changing active recreation requirements for certain residential projects. On Tuesday, some of the framework for these modifications was … more
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The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services will reopen cooling centers from Wednesday, July 15 to Friday, July 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Delaware health department says state’s guidance is unchanged
NEW CASTLE – Federal changes to childhood vaccine recommendations have not changed the guidance that the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services is giving families. The department … more
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1st Delaware Regiment reenactors march together at the 33rd annual Middletown Olde-Tyme Peach Festival Saturday, Aug. 15.
Peach festival parade proceeds in Middletown once again
A parade on Broad Street was part of the 33rd annual Middletown Olde-Tyme Peach Festival Saturday, Aug. 15. more
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Gracia Malone, an incoming senior at Caesar Rodney High School, participated in the Patriot Games at Spire Academy in Geneva, Ohio, from Aug. 9-11. PHOTO COURTESY OF SABRINA MALONE
CR student cherishes trip to Patriot Games
DOVER — For Gracia Malone, it has been a whirlwind — but rewarding — few days, as she prepares for her senior year at Caesar Rodney High School. She spent Sunday through Tuesday … more
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