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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hansen, right, speaks with moderator Ralph Begleiter at the University of Delaware's Mitchell Hall for Delaware Debates Wednesday night.
Delaware Debates spark conversation around outside political influence, candidate participation
NEWARK — On Wednesday and Thursday, candidates for statewide seats debated their policy positions as a part of the University of Delaware’s “Delaware Debates” series. It … more
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Dover City Council could pursue changes to Ethics Commission
A discussion during a recent Dover City Council Committee of the Whole meeting revealed a desire to take a comprehensive look at Dover’s Ethics Commission, leading to the formation of a subcommittee to do so. more
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Members of Dover’s Historic District Commission heard plans for the expansion of Legislative Hall at its meeting Thursday. The is the east side of the building, which will be turned into a tiered plaza with a monument walk. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
Legislative Hall expansion taking initial steps
DOVER — While still in its infant stages, a transformation is planned for Legislative Hall that will create a much larger space for state lawmakers to conduct their business. At a Thursday … more
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Brian Lewis said this access road in the Stony Creek Development became a public health hazard with the amount of waste dumped on it.
City of Dover cleans up debris-laden road in Stony Creek
DOVER—An access road in the Stony Creek Development has been cleaned up after a collaboration between City of Dover code enforcement, public works, parks and recreation, and police.   … more
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Cambridge Mayor's race set for Dec. 3 runoff
With none of the three Cambridge mayoral candidates reaching 50 percent of the vote, the two leaders, Lajan Cephas and Andrew Bradshaw, will head to a runoff race on Tuesday, December 3. more
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Cephas, Bradshaw set for runoff election for Mayor of Cambridge
At the conclusion of a townhall livestream vote count of the 2024 Cambridge General Election Saturday, Oct. 19, officials announced that a runoff election would be held Tuesday, December 3 to decide the next mayor of Cambridge. more
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Democrat Matt Meyer (left) and Republican Mike Ramone (right) discussed their policy positions during the final portion of Delaware Debates on Thursday night, which was hosted by the University of Delaware in partnership with Delaware Public Media.
Ramone, Meyer square off in Delaware gubernatorial debate
NEWARK—The final portion of the University of Delaware’s “Delaware Debates” saw extensive back-and-forth between the First State’s two candidates for governor on … more
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Delaware workforce participation rate continues decline
DOVER — Delaware’s unemployment rate remained the same – 4.2% - from August to September, but the state’s labor participation numbers continued a nearly yearlong downward … more
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The resurfacing of Route 50, scheduled to last through at least November, originally planned for overnight hours, switched to daytime work on Monday, October 14 due to cold evening temperatures affecting the special asphalt being used. (Dorchester Banner/Debra R. Messick)
Paved with good intentions: Route 50 daytime resurfacing raises concerns across Cambridge
When the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration first announced overnight resurfacing of both directions of Route 50 from the Choptank River Bridge to Bucktown Road beginning September 30, all seemed well. more
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L to R: County Executive Julie Giordano; St. John Properties Founder and Chairman Edward St. John; Andrew Roud, Regional Partner of Southern Maryland, St. John Properties; Larry Maykrantz, President and CEO, St. John Properties and Mayor Randy Taylor. SALISBURY INDPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES.
Baltimore-based firm breaks ground on Westwood Commerce Park in Salisbury
SALISBURY — A Baltimore-based development and management firm has entered the Wicomico County commercial real estate market for the first time. Construction is slated to begin soon on … more
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Dorchester County Council enacts open air burn ban beginning Oct. 18
Citing near drought like conditions, the Dorchester County Council on Thursday, October 17 passed a resolution prohibiting open air burning effective Friday, October 18, 2024 at 8 am. more
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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hansen, right, speaks with moderator Ralph Begleiter at the University of Delaware's Mitchell Hall for Delaware Debates Wednesday night.
University of Delaware hosts solo U.S. House, Senate debates
NEWARK — With just weeks before Election Day on Nov. 5, the University of Delaware welcomed U.S. House of Representatives and Senate candidates to participate in Delaware Debates on Wednesday … more
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Town of Townsend offers emergency notifications
TOWNSEND — The Town of Townsend said it is offering assistance for anyone wishing to sign up for CodeRED Red emergency notifications. In a Facebook post, the town urged residents to sign … more
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South Division Street Bridge to undergo inspection, affecting traffic on Oct. 18
SALISBURY — The City of Salisbury’s Department of Infrastructure and Development would like to notify the public that a contractor will be performing a routine bridge inspection on the … more
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Smyrna will hold a Town Council election on April 30 at Town Hall.
Smyrna, Middletown council meetings coming up
An update on the Duck Creek Regional Library in Smyrna is on the agenda for the meeting of the mayor and Town Council at 7 p.m. Monday. more
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With proposals before city officials, Dover compassion center Best Buds Dispensary would be allowed recreational marijuana sales, as it would be exempt from distancing requirements.
Dover committee advances marijuana zoning ordinances
A City Council committee pushed forward a series of ordinances Tuesday that would determine placement requirements for marijuana-related businesses, though changes may still be made before they pass fully. more
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Somerset County under burn ban
Effective immediately, the Somerset County Commissioners have imposed a moratorium on all outdoor burning until further notice. The ban, effective starting Oct. 16, applies to all outdoor … more
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano issued a burn ban on Oct. 16 due to current drought conditions in the area.
Wicomico County Executive issues burn ban due to ongoing dry conditions
SALISBURY — Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has issued a burning ban due to a recent lack of rain on the Eastern Shore. The Oct. 16 measure by Giordano was issued after the advice … more
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The curve detour in place in Milford for this pipe replacement project, which brings the northbound lanes right up against the southbound lanes. Come January, the reverse will be true.
Route 1 curves in Milford and Frederica due to pipe replacement project
FREDERICA—Drivers heading north on Route 1 in southern Delaware are sure to have noticed two new curves in the road taking them into the median and back onto the main path.   … more
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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.
Effort to build out I-95 EV charging in Delaware boosted by $14.3M
Delaware has received a $14.3 million Environmental Protection Agency Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. more
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