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Chesapeake Bay blue crabs.
DNR seeks to define hard crab catch containers, separation of crabs by sex
ANNAPOLIS — The Department of Natural Resources is considering specific dimensions for a bushel, lug and barrel for holding blue crabs and that commercial harvesters use a defined container to … more
At over $1 million to develop and build The Lower Shore Shelter opened in 2017. Management by the Somerset County Committee for the Homeless ended in late spring and the property was turned over to the county in June. Now Diakonia is interested in reopening the facility exclusively for homeless veterans.
Diakonia crafting plan to reopen Lower Shore Shelter to benefit veterans
PRINCESS ANNE — Worcester County-based nonprofit Diakonia is proposing to reopen The Lower Shore Shelter in Princess Anne exclusively for homeless veterans. The Veterans Administration in … more
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer sits alongside Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long prior to delivering remarks at Friday’s Hodgson Vo-Tech groundbreaking ceremony.
Delaware gubernatorial candidates pick up General Assembly endorsements
DOVER — Ahead of next fall’s primary election, members of the General Assembly have started endorsing candidates for the office of Delaware’s top executive. Democratic … more
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Gov. John Carney signed seven bills into law at Lums Pond State Park Thursday that aid the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goals and help build out the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure.
Delaware’s regional hydrogen hub to receive federal funding for clean energy
A hydrogen hub that connects producers and consumers in Delaware, southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania has been selected to receive up to $750 million for development initiatives, the … more
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Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long addresses members of the Behavioral Health Consortium during during their quarterly meeting at Delaware Technical Community College's Stanton campus Tuesday.
2023 Delaware Lt. Governor’s Challenge award winners announced
Six organizations that made a commitment to providing better health for their communities were awarded Thursday in the 2023 Lt. Governor’s Wellness Leadership Challenge. more
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The development firm of LGPI VA LLC was selected for the purchase of the former Dover Post Office building at Loockerman Plaza. Its proposal includes more than 30 apartments, as well as outdoor social gathering spaces.
Dover addresses rebirth by choosing developer for old post office
Dover city manager Dave Hugg believes the former site of the Dover Post Office is far too important a gateway into downtown to be ignored, especially with a revitalization plan for the city in its infancy. more
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From left, Jessy Adams, Lindsay Adams, Robert T. Burris Sr., Robert Adams and Carolyn Haass during the Kent County Levy Court meeting in Dover on Tuesday. Lindsay, a firefighter and EMT with the Magnolia Volunteer Fire Co., was one of three first responders honored with Kent County Life Saving Awards for saving a person from a burning car in February.
Kent Co. first responders honored for lifesaving action after fiery collision
Kent County Levy Court recognized three first responders Tuesday for saving an individual injured in a vehicle collision and fire earlier this year. more
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TidalHealth Nanticoke president Penny Short welcomes U.S. Sen. Thomas Carper on Wednesday for the announcement of a $1 million grant for the creation of a specific behavioral health area in the hospital's emergency room.
Seaford's TidalHealth ER to have specified mental health area
In the second half of 2024, TidalHealth Nanticoke’s emergency department in Seaford will open a designated, private and safe area specifically for behavioral or mental health patients. more
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DMV announces document fee exemption for active-duty military in Delaware
Active-duty military and their dependents may qualify for a document fee exemption effective Wednesday, the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles announced. The exemption will include the … 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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Crisfield next up for discussion about county's Comprehensive Plan
PRINCESS ANNE — As work continues on updating Somerset County’s Comprehensive Plan the consultants hired to gather and digest the information are meeting with municipal leaders to be sure … more
The Smith Island Cultural Center in Ewell. It was announced that U.S. Department of Energy funding will benefit Smith Island through A&N Electric Cooperative's plan for a battery storage system to deliver electricity during outages or for supplemental power.
Dept. of Energy funds battery storage plan to benefit Smith Island
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s Rural Energy Viability for Integrated Vital Energy project (REVIVE) is funding five National Renewable Cooperative Organizations … more
Marjorie's Floral Design on South Somerset Avenue in Crisfield is a home-based business that followed the directions of now-former city staff but that advice turned out to be incorrect. As a result the Wroten family has undergone scrutiny of the planning commission and Board of Zoning Appeals which will allow it to continue but with some changes.
Home-based flower shop in Crisfield can continue but BZA sets limits
CRISFIELD — The owners of a home-based flower shop who in 2021 were given bad advice by the city will be allowed to continue but with one less accessory building, a smaller sign, and other … more
City and state officials will have to cooperate if a traffic circle is to be build at East Main Street and Mount Hermon Road.
Salisbury council seeks public input on East Main Street roundabout
When he retired in 2018, Donnie Drewer – the longtime and universally respected Chief Engineer for the State Highway Administration on the Eastern Shore – said one of his professional … more
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Antisemitic incidents in U.S. hit record high
The University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Hillel building was vandalized Sept. 21, and the person who went into the building knocked over furniture and shouted antisemitic obscenities, according to a statement released by Penn Hillel. more
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As Delaware moves forward with media literacy in its schools, educators are also starting facing how artificial intelligence will be handled in classrooms.
Delaware teachers grapple with artificial intelligence in classrooms
As Delaware moves forward in establishing new standards for teaching media literacy in its public schools, educators are starting to grapple with how another technological advance has begun to infiltrate their classrooms: artificial intelligence. more
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A machine vision camera positioned next to U.S. 13 in the Smyrna area gathers traffic information and transmits it to artificial intelligence software for the Delaware Department of Transportation.
Travel in Delaware being enhanced by artificial intelligence
It’s predictive, not reactive. Artificial intelligence software is strengthening the Delaware Department of Transportation’s capability to stunt traffic issues before they occur. more
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An AI-generated image created using DALL-E, a machine-learning model created by the company OpenAI, then upscaled using Adobe Super Resolution, an AI model for enlarging images.
‘Force multiplier’: How some Delaware businesses are using AI
Delaware businesses and state agencies are using AI in in a way they say benefit clients, constituents and bottom lines alike, people involved in deploying the technology at their respective organizations said. more
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Kent County Administrator Ken Decker urged attendees to embrace the development of affordable housing, citing its vitality to economic growth, at a Delaware State Chamber of Commerce forum in Dover Thursday.
County leaders discuss housing challenges, solutions in Delaware
DOVER — County leaders offered insight on the challenges facing Delaware’s housing market and potential solutions at a forum hosted by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. … more
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Wilmington Mayor Purzycki won't seek reelection, Gov. Carney interested in mayoral run
DOVER — In an open letter to city residents, Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki announced he would not seek reelection for a third term in 2024 on Wednesday. Following his announcement, Gov. … more
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