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The Adequate Public Facilties Ordinance has been changed after the April 23 Business Meeting.
Levy Court nixes certain requirements for new projects
DOVER – After a 4-3 vote, Kent County Levy Court removed specific parts of its Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance, getting rid of county site requirements for roads, schools and water during … more
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This vehicle has been abandoned in a Dover neighborhood since before March, and since its’ windshield has been shattered, parts of the car stolen, and one side of it sits up on a jack.
Councilman Lewis hopes to solve Dover’s abandoned vehicles issue
DOVER — A car that has been abandoned just behind Christine Holmes’ home in the Stoney Creek development in south Dover is of great concern to her and her neighbors. Since the car … more
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The newsletter discussions came up as a part of commissioners' several-week long budget discussions.
Kent County Levy Court to use reserves to cover budget shortfall
DOVER – Over the past several weeks, the Kent County Levy Court has been looking at its operational budget trying to figure out how to cover the county’s nearly $2 Million shortfall. Some … more
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Sussex county administration in Georgetown
Marijuana ordinance clears Sussex Planning & Zoning
The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission voted Wednesday to advance an ordinance governing marijuana establishments to County Council, which will soon hold a public hearing on the matter. more
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Monday's Dover City Council meeting ended with passionate words from Mayor Robin Christiansen and city councilpeople.
Electricity shutoff policy on Dover's radar
Residents who receive Dover electricity services and miss a payment can quickly find themselves on a disconnect list, a process the Committee of the Whole tackled Tuesday. more
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Whitehouse departure may affect Sussex P&Z schedule
With the departure of its Planning & Zoning Office director looming in May, Sussex County officials are considering whether there may be an impact to the department’s operations. more
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Emily Cunningham
Delaware State Housing Authority welcomes Cunningham as Chief of Staff
DOVER — Delaware State Housing Authority announces Emily Cunningham will serve as the agency's Chief of Staff.     Ms. Cunningham served as the Vice President of the Blood Bank of … more
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Dagsboro Town Council has delayed action on an appointment to fill a vacant seat until May.
Dagsboro council delays appointment to fill vacancy
An appointment to fill a Dagsboro Town Council vacancy created in March is on hold until May. more
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The view of Silver Lake from 1079 Silver Lake Blvd. Residents in March said that wildlife in the area has increased where the land meets the water.
Possible Silver Lake development rejected by Dover City Council
DOVER – In a victory for nearby neighbors, the Dover City Council has rejected a a potential change to the 2019 comprehensive plan that would have allowed for commercial development at 1079 … more
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Left to right: Bill Jiron, Mindy Bacchus, Dave Skocik and Liz Byers-Jiron, surround Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen in his office on April 12 for the kickoff of the 2024 Veterans' Stand Down coming to Dover's Schutte Park on Friday, September 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Planning for the September 20, Veterans Stand Down at Dover's Schutte Park is well underway.
The Annual Delaware Veterans Stand Down will return Friday, September 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dover’s Schutte Park. First begun in 2009, the event is open to veterans of … more
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The entrance chamber of Legislative Hall in Dover.
Bill to require counties to consider climate resiliency in comprehensive plans passes Delaware Senate
This story will be updated. DOVER — Delaware counties would consider climate change and resiliency strategies while crafting their comprehensive plans under a proposal that received … more
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Monday's Dover City Council meeting ended with passionate words from Mayor Robin Christiansen and city councilpeople.
Dover mayor, council people denounce violence in Dover
DOVER -- Monday's Dover City Council meeting concluded with a passionate message from Mayor Robin R. Christiansen regarding recent violent events in Dover.  "Let them get the message that … more
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Legislative Hall, home to the Delaware General Assembly, at night.
Secure ammunition storage bill passes Delaware House, heads to Senate
DOVER — Nearly a year after Delaware’s Department of Justice announced the theft of over 500,000 rounds of ammunition at the Christiana Cabela’s, state lawmakers are working to set … more
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Smyrna will hold a Town Council election April 30 at Town Hall.
Town Council elections for Smyrna, Clayton are April 30
Five candidates are vying for two spots on Smyrna Town Council in an election April 30. more
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Seaford mayoral candidates Matt MacCoy, left, and Jose Santos converse during Saturday's municipal election. Mr. MacCoy won by a 384-200 margin.
MacCoy, Quillen, Grassett are election winners in Seaford
Seaford City Council will have two new members, while a familiar face will move into the mayor’s seat. Councilman Matt MacCoy claimed the mayorship in Saturday’s election, beating Jose Santos, while Alan Quillen and Stephanie Grassett emerged as winners in a five-candidate council race. more
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Rep. Eric Morrison, D-Glasgow, speaks to members of the House Education Committee on Wednesday regarding his proposal to expand the SEED scholarship to students with violent felonies on their record.
Bill to expand SEED scholarship to students with violent felonies stalls in Delaware House Committee
DOVER — An attempt to allow the last remaining group of Delawareans barred from utilizing the Student Excellence Equals Degree (SEED) Program for higher education was nixed during … more
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Rep. Bryan Shupe, R-Milford, speaks during Wednesday's House Education Committee meeting. During the hearing, the Milford Republican announced he would be combining efforts with Rep. Rae Moore, D-Middletown, on legislation to ease financial burdens related to school meals.
Delaware House lawmakers combine efforts on bipartisan school meal bill
DOVER — House lawmakers are consolidating their efforts in a bipartisan attempt to increase access to school meals for low-income students in the First State. In April 2023, Rep. Rae … more
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House Majority Leader Melissa Minor-Brown, D-New Castle, addresses members of the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday regarding her proposal to extend Medicaid coverage for care related to a termination of pregnancy.
Bill to provide Medicaid coverage for pregnancy termination advances as Delaware General Assembly returns from break
DOVER — The General Assembly returned to the state capitol on Tuesday after a two-week spring recess, but missed no time getting back to work. With just over two months left of this … more
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A talk about the Kent County Levy Court newsletter came up as part of commissioners' weekslong budget discussions.
Kent County Levy Court ponders future of quarterly newsletter
Every quarter, Kent County Levy Court mails a newsletter to every county resident, and it costs over $200,000 a year to do so. And, in a year with a deficit of several million dollars in the county, officials are looking at every available option to cut costs, training their sights on the mailer during Levy Court’s Wednesday budget workshop. more
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Rep. Krista Griffith addresses lawmakers during Wednesday's House Judiciary Committee meeting.
Bill establishing crime for creation of deep fake images heads to Delaware House floor
DOVER — As the presence of artificial intelligence continues to rise, Delaware lawmakers are working to get ahead of the curve on how to regulate the technology. One proposal, led by Rep. … more
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