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Delaware Interfaith Power & Light announces essay winners
Delaware Interfaith Power & Light has named the winners of its third annual RENEW 2024 Essay Contest. more
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A view of Delaware State University from the northeast entrance on Nov. 11, 2023.
US Wind partners with Delaware State University and University of Delaware
US Wind has announced a partnership with both Delaware State University and University of Delaware to perform work related to the decommissioning of US Wind’s meteorological and oceanographic … more
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Councilman David L. Anderson will serve as Dover City Council's next president.
Anderson unanimously elected Dover City Council President
DOVER – Fourth District Representative David L. Anderson has been unanimously elected by his peers to be the next Dover City Council President, succeeding 2 nd District Representative Bill … more
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The 2024 Governor’s Agricultural and Urban Conservation Award winners.
Agricultural and Urban Conservation Award winners honored in Delaware
The annual Governor’s Agricultural and Urban Conservation Awards were presented April 30. more
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Dover officials may collaborate with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to bring hidden cameras to Bertrand Drive in Lincoln Park, after trash continues to be dumped in the neighborhood.
Dumped trash becoming troublesome in Dover neighborhood
DOVER — The city may put some eyes in the skies to address a recent storm of public trash dumping in Lincoln Park, off Bertrand Drive. Old couches, mattresses and other large pieces of … more
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The concrete pipe was repaired and re-coverd with dirt in around 24 hours.
Kent County sewer main line breaks south of Dover
DOVER -- A Kent County Sewer main has broken just south of Dover, according to officials. The City of Dover asks that, due to it being a main line, residents conserve their water for the next 24 … more
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National Weather Service issues tornado watch for Kent and Sussex County
KENT COUNTY -- The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Kent and Sussex County, Delaware.  The watch began at 12:47 p.m. on April 3 and is set to last until 7 p.m. … more
The view of Silver Lake from 1079 Silver Lake Blvd. in Dover, where residents say wildlife has increased, leading to their opposition to potential development.
Neighbors protest Silver Lake development at Dover council
Residents of Representative Lane and Silver Lake Boulevard protested a potential development along the lake during Monday's City Council meeting, leading to a deferral on any further action. more
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Maryland DNR announced there is a new accessible fishing pier in Garrett County. An ADA-compliant fishing pier was completed at Piney Reservoir this fall. In addition, significant improvements were made to the parking area.
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to hold meeting
DOVER — The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing from 6-8 p.m. March 13 at the Dover Public Library. The meeting is to gather input on Draft … more
Kent Conservation District working group to meet March 20
VIOLA — The Kent Conservation District will hold a free Local Working Group meeting from 2-4 p.m. March 20 at Loblolly Acres. The event is open to the public and will follow at the … more
Delaware Farm Bureau’s annual Safety Conference to feature fire, farming safety techniques
VIOLA — The Delaware Farm Bureau’s 7th annual Safety Conference, hosted by its Promotion & Education Committee in partnership with Nationwide and the University of Delaware … more
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Dover City Councilman Gerald Rocha Sr. will be getting the community’s input on a proposed Riverwalk near downtown Dover during a meeting at the Dover Public Library on Saturday at 11. This property, which borders the St. Jones River, is among ones that will need to be remediated.
Strollin' on the St. Jones river
DOVER — A potential family and recreational gold mine is sitting right near the heart of downtown Dover and most people don’t even realize it. At least that’s the viewpoint of … more
Dover City Hall.
Dover councilman named to National League of Cities’ energy committee
Dover City Councilman David L. Anderson has been appointed by the National League of Cities to serve on its Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee. more
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As solar electricity becomes more popular, Delaware lawmakers are taking a look at some of the technology's regulations.
Analysis of Delaware’s net-metering structure looms, as residents deal with cost shifts
Delawareans who own solar panels can partake in net metering, a billing mechanism allowing them to receive credit on their monthly electric payments for putting excess power back into the grid. more
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Councilman Brian Lewis, who represents the city of Dover’s 2nd District, presented certificates of recognition to volunteers who participated in a Community Cleanup Project that he organized on Nov. 4 between the Stony Creek and Clearview Meadows developments at City Hall on Tuesday evening, Some volunteers were unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts. Pictured, from left to right, are Alaysia Bailey, Leah Ross, Nia Hall, Councilman Lewis, Anthoni Torres and Anthony Velazquez.
Cleanup volunteers recognized by Dover Councilman Lewis
Councilman Brian Lewis, who represents the city of Dover’s 2nd District, presented certificates of recognition to volunteers who participated in a Community Cleanup Project that he organized on … more
Hundreds of students attended the Black Farmers' Conference at Delaware State University, including members of the National FFA Organization. Some students donned shirts that say, “Farmer in Training."
Inaugural Black Farmers’ Conference draws hundreds to DSU
DOVER — The number of Black farmers in Delaware and the amount of land they own has steadily declined during the last century. So, to spur agricultural involvement and identify gaps in … more
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Dover City Councilman Brian Lewis is hosting a Community Clean-up Project around the Stony Creek and Clearview Meadows housing developments on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Councilman Lewis has seen where people have dumped old tires, paint buckets, old car parts and many other types of garbage between the two developments.
‘A trash epidemic’: Councilman Lewis, volunteers working to clean up Stony Creek development
DOVER — The amount of trash that has been dumped behind the Stony Creek townhomes was astonishing when City Councilman Brian Lewis first visited the housing development to address complaints. … more
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The city of Dover is using an Energize Delaware grant to purchase two commercial Greenworks electric riding mowers (shown in front of City Hall), a Chevrolet Bolt and six Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks.
Dover set to go electric with new vehicle pilot program
DOVER — The city of Dover is taking a walk on the green side as it prepares to put a new fleet of electric-powered vehicles on the road, as well as utilizing electric lawn equipment for city … more
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Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
Little Creek Wildlife Area partial closures likely
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced Thursday that partial closures of the Little Creek Wildlife Area are probable as emergency repairs are made to the breached exterior dike at its west impoundment. more
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Delaware's first Black Farmers Conference is next month
A variety of educational workshops and networking opportunities will be available at the first Black Farmers Conference on Nov. 8 and 9 at Delaware State University in Dover. more
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