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A draft rendering of townhomes for the Riverwalk Villas, an affordable housing development planned for Milford by the Milford Housing Development Corporation. Construction on the homes is expected to begin around spring next year.
Plan to build affordable riverside townhomes advances in Milford
A group of affordable riverside townhomes will pop up in the city next year, if all goes to plan. The Riverwalk Villas development will include 27 townhouses situated on a little less than four acres along the south side of the Mispillion River. more
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Legislative Hall in Dover, where the Delaware General Assembly meets.
Sussex County lawmakers eying limited reinstitution of death penalty in Delaware
DELMAR — After the man who murdered Delmar Police Cpl. Keith Heacook in 2021 was convicted of murder on Oct. 16, Attorney General Kathy Jennings said he would serve life in prison. … more
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The McKee Run Generation Station in Dover on Tuesday. City Council is slated next month to award a bid to demolish the power plant, which has been idle since 2021.
Dover to award contract to demolish McKee Run power plant
The city will soon award a contract to dismantle the idle McKee Run Generation Station. Should the city give final approval, demolition work could begin as soon as January. more
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$80 million investment planned by Eastern Shore Natural Gas for liquified natural gas storage, resilience upgrades
Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to request authorization to construct the Worcester resiliency upgrade project in Bishopville. … more
Crisfield settled with the Department of the Environment on sewer violations with a $31,000 fine and agreeing to several conditions.
Crisfield settles sewer fine with Dept. of Environment
CRISFIELD — A settlement with the Maryland Department of the Environment over sewer violations was approved by the City Council with the administrative fine set at $31,000. There were 19 … more
Senator Mary Beth Carozza listens to Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day while in Tylerton, Smith Island.
Smith Island gets closer look by federal, state and local officials
EWELL — Smith Island was the center of attention earlier this month as federal, state and local officials spent time on the island reviewing several projects, future plans, and issues that … more
Charter change holds Princess Anne Commissioners to higher standards, attendance
PRINCESS ANNE — The clock is ticking on charter amendments that if not petitioned to referendum will hold Town Commissioners to a higher standard for attendance and ethics or they will … more
For 21st time, Sussex County wins award for its financial reporting
Sussex County’s fiscal management reporting continues to win big, recently earning top honors for the 21st time in as many years. more
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This gateway welcoming travelers along US 113 and SR 26 in Dagsboro, as well as another sign toppled during a storm last year, will be replaced.
Dagsboro joins municipalities prohibiting marijuana operations
Dagsboro has joined a number of Downstate municipalities that have denied the production and retail sale of marijuana within their boundaries. more
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Delaware workforce grows; unemployment rate remains unchanged
Delaware’s workforce has continued to recover from the pandemic, hitting a new high in September, while maintaining an overall 4.1% unemployment rate. more
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Danielle Hawk, Angel Houston and Morgan Belford of Let's Get Fiscal, moments after snagging a selfie with Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen and Caesar Rodney School District mascott The Rider.for the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce's Amazing Chase in Dover on Thursday.
Christiansen airs Dover’s challenges at forum
OCEAN CITY, Md. — Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen brought along a dose of humor to make some serious points at the annual Mayors of Delmarva Forum, held Thursday in Ocean City. … more
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Kent County administrator Ken Decker says property reassessment notices will start to be mailed by the end of the month.
Kent County property valuation notices arriving soon
While just one person attended a recent progress report workshop about ongoing property reassessments in Kent County, tens of thousands will soon learn more. more
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The Delaware Veterans Home in Milford on Saturday.
Delaware Veterans Home undergoes leadership change
The Delaware Veterans Home in Milford is welcoming new leadership for the first time since October 2020. more
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Former Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew prepares to speak before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which is considering his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Israel.
Cardin, Democrats tangle with GOP over nominee for US ambassador to Israel
Jacob Lew, President Joe Biden’s nominee for ambassador to Israel, received pushback from Republicans on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during his confirmation hearing Wednesday. more
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Legislative Hall, home to the Delaware General Assembly, at night.
Delaware to adopt similar Medicare Supplement plan but not consider Advantage option
DOVER — Preparation is underway as the state looks to solicit bids for a health care contract duplicative of the current Medicare Supplement plan offered to retirees. Members of the State … more
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A pedestrian crosses U.S. 13 in Dover last week. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is promoting National Pedestrian Safety Month during October.
Delaware Office of Highway Safety pushing for pedestrian awareness
The 18 pedestrian deaths so far this year in Delaware have all been preventable, the state Office of Highway Safety says. So, in the midst of National Pedestrian Safety Month, the agency is trying to convince the public of that. more
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Dover Fire Department Station 1 in Dover on Tuesday. The city could soon seek federal funding to hire paid firefighters amid volunteer recruitment struggles, depending on the outcome of a council vote next week.
Dover to weigh federal funding for more firefighters
The city could soon seek federal funding to hire staff firefighters amid volunteer recruitment struggles, depending on the outcome of a council vote on Monday. The upcoming vote comes after the council voted to enroll in a pension plan for city employee firefighters last week. more
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FILE - The Capitol is seen in Washington, Sept. 20, 2021. The federal government is heading toward a shutdown at month's end that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics. It comes as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands for deep cuts, force a confrontation over federal spending. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Dover Air Force veteran announces bid for Congress
Local veteran and businesswoman Donyale Hall announced Thursday her run for Delaware’s at-large seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. more
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Monica Shockley-Porter, right, shares information from Capital School District at the 2022 Excellence in Education event, Harrington.
Excellence in Education plans for job skills and Kent business growth
It’s time for leaders in community, business and education to gather for the 2023 Excellence in Education. The program highlights Kent County educational assets, plus promoting workforce … more
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Crisfield community meeting to address flood resiliency plans
CRISFIELD — From ditching to tide gates, pumping stations to raised roadways — whether the efforts being considered by Crisfield and its partners to address flooding have you enthused or … more
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