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A zero-emission vehicle charges at a Blink charging outlet at Porter Ford in Newark on Friday, just outside of the University of Delaware campus.
Two GOP reps file suit against DNREC on zero-emission process
The impact of zero-emission vehicle regulations on individuals and small businesses is the center of a complaint filed by Delaware Republican Party members in Superior Court on Jan. 2. more
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The CR FFA officer team at the monthly meeting that took place on Wednesday. From left to right Kerah Dill; Dillana Reed; Mackenzie Cusick; Karley White and Hayden Otto.
Caesar Rodney FFA officer team promoting agriculture
CAMDEN — FFA is one of the largest associations among Delaware high schools and even middle schools. The Caesar Rodney High School FFA chapter has always been one of the bigger chapters in … more
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City and state officials will have to cooperate if a traffic circle is to be build at East Main Street and Mount Hermon Road.
High Tide and Runoff Combine to Cause Street Closures Downtown Salisbury
SALISBURY, Maryland — Due to rising tides and runoff from last night’s storm, the City of Salisbury has closed several streets in the downtown area. The intersection of Baptist and Main … more
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz, center, joins Fishing and Boating Services staff to analyze oyster spat during the fall survey.
Chesapeake Bay 2023 Fall Oyster Survey records outstanding spatfall
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’  Fall Oyster Survey  recorded a remarkable year for juvenile oysters in Maryland waters, finding both prolific numbers … more
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Oyster spatfall intensity and distribution in Maryland, 2023. Intensity ranges represent regional averages.
Chesapeake fall oyster survey: Outstanding spatfall
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’  Fall Oyster Survey  recorded a remarkable year for juvenile oysters in Maryland waters, finding both prolific numbers … more
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Crisfield projects into Tangier Sound with water on three sides in this view from Seventh Street to the City Dock. Several partners from the federal government to faith-based nonprofits are devising ways to reduce flooding and for infrastructure including new housing to be more resilient.
Partner coalition addressing flooding in Crisfield with new model for making communities more resilient
CRISFIELD — A coalition of partners that includes the public sector, private sector, and members of the local community has emerged over the past year in Crisfield to tackle the immediate issue … more
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Flood waters approach a church on Smith Island on Sept. 28, 2023.
MyCoast app lets public document flooding
ANNAPOLIS – A rainstorm’s a-brewing and Maryland needs your help to document flooding. Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently launched the new MyCoast … more
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Michael Scuse
Delaware Department of Agriculture gears up for Ag Week
DOVER-- Agriculture is one of the biggest industries in the First State. This week is Delaware Agriculture Week. The goal of the week is to celebrates what the industry does for the state. … more
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Coastal areas throughout Delaware will be on high alert for flooding and possible beach erosion due to extreme winds from an impending storm system expected to impact all of Delaware, particularly in areas like Port Mahon (pictured) from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday evening.
Flooding, high winds to challenge Delaware, particularly coastline
DOVER — The entire state of Delaware is under flood and high-wind watches from a storm expected to last from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening, bringing with it an increased chance of … more
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The "Delawarrior" was created via artificial intelligence by Resolve, an Idaho content creation company. The developers recently used the technology to create a superhero for each of the 50 states.
AI creates ‘Delawarrior’ to protect Delaware waterways
Artificial intelligence is a branch of science that gives many uneasy feelings. However, Resolve, a content creation company in Boise, Idaho, recently used the technology to create superheroes to “defend” citizens in all 50 states. more
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Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
DNREC delivers report to governor, lawmakers on offshore wind, climate
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has delivered a report to lawmakers and Gov. John Carney on a proposed offshore wind procurement strategy. “This … more
DNREC and the Delaware Center for Horticulture are encouraging families to recycle their holiday trees at the DHC TreeCycle event on Jan. 6, 2024.
TreeCycle event to recycle Christmas Trees in Wilmington for free
WILMINGTON – The Delaware Center for Horticulture’s TreeCycle Christmas tree recycling event is taking place once again on Jan. 6, 2024. The event, set for the center’s parking … more
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Platform at the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Station in Wilmington, a potiential starting point for the Diamond State Line.
Federal grant will study possible Diamond State Line
By Benjamin Rothstein Daily State News DOVER — The Delaware Transit Corp. has received a $500,000 grant from the Federal Railroad Administration to explore the creation of a passenger rail line … more
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A Dogwood tree was planted in front of Smyrna town hall Nov. 6 in honor of Larry Potts, the United States Marine Corps captain who went missing in action in the Vietnam War in 1972..
Smyrna Shade Tree Commission beautifies town, salutes its contributors
SMYRNA — The Smyrna Shade Tree Commission continues to beautify the town and salute its significant contributors one planting at a time. more
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Larry White, project manager for the Make Cambridge Resilient Initiative, speaks about the plan during a meeting at the library.
Plans discussed for making Cambridge resilient
On the evening of Nov. 8, the Cambridge Association of Neighborhoods invited Larry White to speak at the library about the ambitious Make Cambridge Resilient Initiative. He walked the CAN audience … 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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Citizens Against Solar Pollution co-founder Kevin Goldsborough, with his daughter, Gracie Goldsborough, and his wife, Audrey Goldsborough.
Litigation continues regarding proposed Smyrna-area solar farm
A favorable court ruling has bolstered a halt to a solar panel farm in Kent County, an attorney representing nearby residents said this week. more
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At the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science at Horn Point, Gov. Wes Moore and other state officials throw oyster larvae into a tank with shells.
Record number of oysters planted in Chesapeake and its sanctuaries
ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore has announced that more than 1.7 billion new juvenile oysters have been planted on sanctuary and public oyster fishery sites in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay … more
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Roots from mature trees on North Bradford Street have warped sidewalks and curbing and are forcing Dover officials to find a solution that will comply with Americans With Disabilities Act requirements. A potential solution to the trouble will be discussed at Tuesday's Council of the Whole’s Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee meeting.
Roots of the past causing issues on Dover’s Bradford Street
Some roots laid down by citizens of Dover long ago are causing major headaches today. The foundations of mature trees on North Bradford Street have warped sidewalks and curbing due to growth, forcing Dover officials to find a solution that will comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act. more
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