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The Field of Dreams, operated by the Delaware Recreation Education Athletic and Mentoring Association, is on Lewis Road in Dover.
Field of Dreams debate continues at Kent County Levy Court
A conditional use application for the Field of Dreams, presented before Kent County Levy Court last month, made some waves among its neighbors. more
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The city of Dover is considering raising its lodging tax from 1.5% to 3%. The proposed ordinance passed committee and will have its first public hearing at the next City Council meeting on Feb. 26.
Dover committee proposes increase to lodging tax
DOVER — A lodging tax in the city has been voted on by members of the city’s Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee to increase by 1.5% for a rate of 3% on hotel/motel rooms. … more
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Just south of the Milford Redner's on US 113, a billboard was placed to express concerns about the Milford City Council's decisions in the situation with the property.
Billings home creates controversy in Milford
MILFORD—The city of Milford has grown to know the name Annette Billings. She is a Milford native fighting to keep her property in a legal battle of eminent domain. The city is attempting … more
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Dover’s Council Committee of the Whole’s Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee declined an offer from Delaware State University to repurchase the old Dover Library building, which is now expected to be purchased by Nationwide Healthcare.
Dover committee votes against buying back old library building
DOVER — The stars seemed to have lined up perfectly for the city of Dover and Delaware State University to find a new tenant for the old Dover Public Library building that sits at 45 S. State … more
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This is the plot of land that is at the heart of a development dilemma in west Dover.
Rezoning issue creates a development dilemma in Dover
DOVER – A 5-acre plot of land at 1617 Forrest Avenue that fronts the Cranberry Run neighborhood and sits directly across the road to Dover High School has served as the epicenter of a … more
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Adegboyega Ogunwusi left, and Kemi Sanni say their vows before Kent County Clerk of the Peace Brenda Wootten on Valentine’s Day Wednesday morning inside the chapel at the Kent County Levy Court Building.
‘Love is in the air’: Valentine’s Day brings 10 weddings to Kent County
DOVER — Valentine’s Day brought much more than a bouquet of flowers, candy, or a greeting card to 10 couples in Kent County on Wednesday. For them, it brought a new life together as … more
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Linda Price, Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce president, enjoys Fiona's Irish Fish & Chips during the 2023 St. Patrick's Day Block Party in Georgetown.
Georgetown chamber’s St. Pat’s event proceeding with new sponsors
The Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce is pressing on with plans for a second annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party, without the town as a sponsorship partner. more
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Cannabis grower CULTA operates outdoor and indoor cultivation facilities in Cambridge, tucked away behind the city's police, fire and rescue headquarters. Somerset County would restrict locations of this kind of business to industrial zones only, but legislation before the General Assembly could overrule that and require that it be treated no differently than a farmer growing hemp in an Ag-Residential zone.
Legislation in Annapolis could upend Somerset County's cannabis zoning rules
PRINCESS ANNE — Amendments to the zoning code approved by the Somerset County Commissioners that restrict the location of cannabis growers, processors and dispensaries to only industrial zones … more
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Former Delaware State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness
One McGuiness misdemeanor conviction upheld, another reversed
WILMINGTON — The Delaware Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a misdemeanor conviction of ex state auditor Kathleen McGuiness and remanded a second to Superior Court. more
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After 34 years on Middletown Town Council, Vice Mayor Jim Reynolds elected not to run for office again..
Reynolds elects not to run after 34 years on Middletown Town Council
MIDDLETOWN — Jim Reynolds, 74, said he’s burned out and opted not  to run for a seat on Middletown town council in election on March 4. more
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Gregory Reaves, CEO and co-founder of Mosaic Development Partners, shows Gov. John Carney where a multi-modal transportation hub with more than 300 parking spaces will be built between South Governors and South Bradford Street as part of the Capital City 2030 Transforming Downtown Dover master plan.
Start your shovels: Gov. Carney tours Dover a week after supporting revitalization efforts
DOVER — With each step that Gov. John Carney took down Loockerman St. on Friday and into the heart of downtown he could feel the positive energy from the crowd around him as he took a … more
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Delaware State News/Glenn Rolfe.Two council seats are at stake in the City of Seaford's 2021 municipal election Saturday, April 17.
Seaford has two candidates for mayor, two for council
Former Seaford City Councilman Jose Santos, whose first term ended with the 2023 election, is seeking the mayor’s seat, joining Councilman Matt MacCoy in a quest for the two-year position. more
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The General Assembly's Joint Finance Committee hears from the Delaware State Housing Authority on Thursday.
Delaware's Joint Finance Committee continues to field budget requests for FY ’25
The budget-writing Joint Finance Committee has completed its second week of fielding budget requests from state agencies. more
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Delaware State Housing Authority Director Eugene Young speaks at the 2023 Black Male Initiative at Delaware State University.
Delaware Housing Authority Director Eugene Young to step down from cabinet post
DOVER — Delaware State Housing Authority Director Eugene Young will be stepping down from his cabinet position next month, he announced on Thursday. Mr. Young made the announcement … more
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Dover officials announced they will be offering Hyper-Reach to alert public during emergency situations. Individuals are asked to sign up for the service now.
Dover to use Hyper-Reach to notify public during emergencies
DOVER — The city is now offering mass notification in emergency situations via phone, according to Kay Sass, Dover’s public affairs and emergency management coordinator. Dover will … more
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Gov. Moore's budget has $17 million for Somerset County projects
ANNAPOLIS — The $63 billion budget introduced by Gov Wes Moore for fiscal year 2025 includes more than $17 million for planning and capital projects throughout Somerset County. From … more
Legislative Hall in Dover, where the Delaware General Assembly meets.
University of Delaware requests relief for rapid health care increases
University of Delaware president Dr. Dennis Assanis presented over $146 million in budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year to members of the Joint Finance Committee on Thursday. more
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Dr. Mark Brainard
Delaware Tech requests additional funds to boost instructor, administrator compensation
DOVER — Delaware Technical Community College’s educator compensation has lagged behind the majority of the state’s public school districts in recent years. So, beginning in … more
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Students walk by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Center at Delaware State University on Nov. 11, 2023.
Delaware State University requests $523K to expand clinical psychology program
DOVER — Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, students’ mental health needs have been prioritized amongst lawmakers in Delaware’s General Assembly. The need for such … more
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Legislative Hall in Dover, where the Delaware General Assembly meets.
Delaware DOT requests $425M budget to account for loss of stimulus funds
Delaware Department of Transportation secretary Nicole Majeski proposed a $425 million fiscal year 2025 operating budget to members of the Joint Finance Committee on Wednesday, marking an 8.3% year-over-year increase. more
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