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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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