NASA and Salisbury University expand student opportunities with partnership

SALISBURY — Salisbury University and NASA have formally signed off on a partnership that will allow students to learn from some of the top experts in the space industry and expand the national …

SALISBURY — The future of a downtown parking lot in Salisbury could become clearer with a proposed subrecipient agreement by its developer and the city. Lot 10, situated next to a state …
SALISBURY — Two Salisbury business owners plan to make downtown a thriving part of the city for those to shop, dine or simply come together for events. Created by Nicole Blackwater and …
ANNAPOLIS — The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed at 1:27 a.m. this morning, after being struck by a freighter. Early reports say many cars and about 20 construction workers went into the …
News
For the Christmas season, it turns green. Come Easter, it’s always dressed in Sunday best. At 180 years old, Georgetown's St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, a towering fixture at 122 E. Pine St., is one of the town’s oldest and most recognizable structures.
DOVER - Gov. John Carney was joined by members of the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware, the Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council and lawmakers to sign a proclamation for World Down …
Resources and connections relating to the trans experience will be offered during a Transgender Day of Visibility at the Lewes Public Library from 5-7 p.m. Sunday.
Health care leaders have been vocalizing their objection to a bill to establish state oversight of hospital spending but committed to working with lawmakers on a solution to rising costs.
WASHINGTON — The president and first lady won’t be the only Delaware representatives at this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll. Sophia Clayton of Dover, known professionally …
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Perdue Farms, Harry K Foundation, Food Bank of Delaware partner to deliver meals

As part of its Delivering Hope To Our Neighbors outreach, Perdue Farms joined the Harry K Foundation and the Food Bank of Delaware to help distribute meals to 764 food insecure children and families …

Wicomico County Council extends tax credit to volunteer fire auxiliary members

SALISBURY — Wicomico County leaders recently approved legislation that allows auxiliary members of volunteer fire companies to receive a property tax credit but the deadline to apply is quickly …

Lawmakers work toward solution on juvenile justice

ANNAPOLIS — Lawmakers are moving toward consensus on changes to Maryland’s juvenile justice system, discussing how to address crime by children ages 10 to 12 and get them into …
Neighbors

Former Ward Museum decoys to be on exhibit at Delmarva Discovery Museum

SALISBURY — For the first time since 2022, portions of the Salisbury University carving collection will be accessible to the public thanks to a partnership between SU’s Museum of Eastern …

VA Maryland reducing falls among veterans by focusing on hip muscles

Three million older adults find themselves being treated in emergency departments annually for injuries related to falling. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury-related death and non-fatal …

Allen Asbury church hosts Spring Bazaar on March 16

ALLEN — Homemade chicken salad, soups, oyster sandwiches and baked goods are on the menu for the Spring Bazaar of Allen Asbury United Methodist Church in Allen from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, …
Business

Groups begin investing $2 million in Delmarva chicken farming best management practices

Delmarva Chicken Association, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, and the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance are partnering with chicken farmers to invest $2 million in cost-share programs to accelerate …

The Red Roost celebrates 50 years of food on the Eastern Shore

QUANTICO — A seasonal Eastern Shore restaurant in business for half a century recently opened back up to seafood lovers in search of the ultimate meal. The Red Roost opened during St. …

The 'American Pickers' looking for Maryland sites to use on its national TV show

The American Pickers are planning to return to Maryland to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series during the month of April. "American Pickers" is a documentary series that …

Workshop to offer advice to heirs of property facing difficulties

PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is offering an heirs’ property workshop Thursday, March 28 for Marylanders with family-owned property inherited through …

'Aspire to Succeed & Lead' Women’s Conference planned

There’s still time to Register for Maryland Capital Enterprises’ Women’s Business Center’s...
Things to do

Make a day of it: AGH brings people out for free cancer screenings in Berlin

Free medical screening helps people take care of their bodies, which also prevents mental stress down the road. So Atlantic General …
Poplar Hill Mansion exhibit.

Learn about the history of sugar at Poplar Hill Mansion’s new exhibit

Salisbury’s Poplar Hill Mansion has a new exhibit – and it’s a sweet one.
Chestertown Tea Party Festival.

The Chestertown Tea Party Festival: a Memorial Weekend tradition

The Chestertown Tea Party Festival welcomes all this Memorial Day Weekend in celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the ‘Chester Town …
Sports
DOVER — Senior Ashtyn Torbert netted eight goals and three assists to pace Dover High to a 14-10 win over Lake Forest in Henlopen Conference girls’ lacrosse on Wednesday afternoon. …
Dover Downs Results Tuesday, March 26, 2024   1st - nw1 Pace $7,000 5-Little Fighter (Ro Wolfenden) 3.40 2.60 2.20 2-Chaching (Co Callahan)   13.60 10.00 …
WOODSIDE — Takyla Davis hit a two-run homerun while Madge Layfield pitched a two-hitter with 16 strikeouts as Sussex Central High blanked Polytech, 5-0, in a Henlopen North softball …
Opinion
I would like to praise Beth Chajes’ excellent Opinion, “Drivers of climate change differ over time,” compared to Dr. David R. Legates’ contrived, misinformed and misleading Opinion, “Which came first, CO2 or air temperature?”
The Daily State News is continuing its Seeds of Need series about poverty in the First State. We’re reporting on how the General Assembly has taken steps to eradicate poverty, with bills addressing paid family leave and purchase of care. Also, we’re sharing a Wyoming woman’s struggles with increasing grocery and household bills, and how she’s trying to make ends meet. What are your ideas on how government can aid our poverty-stricken citizens?
Cindy Dillon shared an Opinion on March 20, in which she called for Maryland to enact the Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program.
As the president and CEO of the Food Bank of Delaware, I commend the Daily State News for shedding a light on the issue of poverty in our community through its Seeds of Need poverty series.
As seems to be Delaware tradition, on the last day of the current legislative session, there will be an “all-nighter,” as lawmakers attempt to get bills passed that could have been done during regular sessions had they not frittered time away on innocuous matters. One such candidate is the passage of the human-composting bill.
Recently, the Delaware House of Representatives, following ideas from Washington, D.C., passed a law to do two things: (1.) remove the list of qualifying conditions from its medical cannabis laws and (2.) allow people over age 65 to “self-certify” that they need marijuana for medical purposes.
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