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This drone photo shows the Five Points intersection in Lewes, facing in a southeast direction. Coastal Highway is visible at the top of the image, seen from the southbound side. Certain sections of the thruway are expected to open before summer.
Delaware Department of Transportation requests $220M for road improvements
The Delaware Department of Transportation is requesting a capital budget of close to $330 million for the upcoming fiscal year, with the bulk dedicated to road upgrades, the department’s secretary Nicole Majeski told the lawmakers of the Joint Committee on Capital Improvement on Wednesday. more
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Cambridge Police Chief Justin Todd thanked city officials and the community for all their support during the April 29 special budget work session in Council Chambers. But Todd also disclosed that drone equipment and training he'd requested for approximately $30-35,000 hadn't made it into the draft budget report.
Cambridge Police drone request still up in the air
When it was Cambridge Police Chief Justin Todd’s turn at the City Council chamber podium during April 29’s special budget work session, he led off by counting his blessings, and thanking those responsible. more
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Road work planned on Milford Street
Private contractor will be closing vehicular traffic flow on Milford St. from US 13B to the railroad tracks for asphalt milling, patching, and resurfacing. more
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The Adequate Public Facilties Ordinance has been changed after the April 23 Business Meeting.
Levy Court nixes certain requirements for new projects
DOVER – After a 4-3 vote, Kent County Levy Court removed specific parts of its Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance, getting rid of county site requirements for roads, schools and water during … more
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The Paul S. Sarbanes Branch could move to the former home of the Ward Museum if a lease between Wicomico County and Salisbury University gets approved.
Wicomico Public Library main branch could move if lease approved by County Council
SALISBURY — The downtown branch of the Wicomico Public Library could be moving to the former home of the Ward Museum if approved by County Council this month. During the regular council session … more
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Dorchester County Council meets in closed session May 6
CAMBRIDGE - The Dorchester County Council will meet in Closed Session to conduct interviews on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 108 of the County Office Building Cambridge, … more
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Rep. David Trone speaks at an April 19 press conference in the United States Capitol. He hopes to replace Sen. Ben Cardin (left), D-Maryland, who is retiring. Reps. John Sarbanes, D-Maryland, and Andy Harris, R-Maryland, look on. (Katharine Wilson/Capital News Service)
Democratic Senate hopeful Trone sees himself as progressive conciliator
WASHINGTON – Rep. David Trone views himself as an outsider in Congress. On May 14, Maryland voters will decide if the three-term lawmaker, self-described progressive and wealthy businessman is … more
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Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks during a March 2 Senate candidates forum hosted by the Montgomery County Women’s Democratic Club. (Katharine Wilson/Capital News Service)
Democratic Senate candidate Alsobrooks aims to bring new perspective to the Capitol
WASHINGTON – Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks hopes to bring a new perspective to the U.S. Senate. Maryland voters will decide on May 14 if she’s prepared to make … more
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After the mandatory recount for the Milford Election, Madula Kalesis was determined the winner of Ward One with 224 votes over Mike Boyle with 223 votes.
Milford vote recount shows Kalesis winner of Ward I
MILFORD -- The unofficial results for the Milford election were posted shortly after the polls closed on April 27. However, after a mandatory recount, the results were different in Ward One. … more
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Sussex County administration in Georgetown.
Hearing about accessory dwelling units in Sussex County scheduled
A new ordinance overseeing accessory dwelling units — currently governed by language concerning garage/studio apartments — is scheduled for a public hearing before the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission on May 8. more
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Outgoing City Manager Tom Carroll presented his final budget to Mayor Stephen Rideout and Cambridge City Council Monday, April 29 during a special work session. Rideout recalled, "I remember when Tom first came here he had only a month to put one together, and it was the best one I'd seen. But this one is even more so.." He told Carroll, "You've done more in the two years you've been here than in the entire fourteen years I've been here."
Outgoing City Manager delivers upbeat final budget to Cambridge Council
In his last official meeting, outgoing City Manager Tom Carroll presented an upbeat final budget during a special Council work session Monday, April 29. more
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This vehicle has been abandoned in a Dover neighborhood since before March, and since its’ windshield has been shattered, parts of the car stolen, and one side of it sits up on a jack.
Councilman Lewis hopes to solve Dover’s abandoned vehicles issue
DOVER — A car that has been abandoned just behind Christine Holmes’ home in the Stoney Creek development in south Dover is of great concern to her and her neighbors. Since the car … more
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Block Island Offshore Wind Farm near New Shoreham, Rhode Island.
Delaware’s offshore wind procurement process could be kickstarted under new proposal in Senate
DOVER— Delaware is once again taking steps towards welcoming an offshore wind industry along the First State’s coast. The state’s interest in offshore wind has fluctuated over … more
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House Minority Leader Mike Ramone, R-Newark, addresses Speaker of the House Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear, during consideration of legislation to implement a hospital cost review board in the First State.
Delaware House lawmakers clash as hospital cost review board bill passes
This story will be updated. DOVER — After nearly four hours of debate, House lawmakers passed legislation that would establish a hospital cost review board in the First State. House … more
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Shannon Pearson reads aloud the Smyrna Town Council election results Tuesday.
Smyrna, Clayton voters determine Town Council members
Two incumbents lost reelection bids for Smyrna Town Council positions Tuesday, while another was defeated in Clayton. more
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Rev. Al Sharpton joined gubernatorial candidates Matt Meyer (left) and Collin O'Mara (right) in Wilmington on Monday to urge Gov. John Carney to diversify the state's Court of Chancery following the Feb. 16 retirement announcement of Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock II.
Rev. Al Sharpton visits Wilmington to call for increased diversity on Delaware's Court of Chancery
This story will be updated. WILMINGTON — Calls for equity on Delaware’s Court of Chancery rang through the state’s largest city on Monday as community activists and … more
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County to hold hearing on requests to close the end of two roads
PRINCESS ANNE — Public hearings will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 by the County Commissioners on requests by landowners to close roads that end on their properties. The longest is more than a … more
Former Howard County (Maryland) Police Accountability Board member Jim Gormley, right, and police accountability advocate Ted Stewart speak with reporters outside the Howard County administration building Dec. 12, 2023.
Legal gray areas hinder police watchdogs in Maryland
Three years after state lawmakers celebrated the passage of the Maryland Police Accountability Act, the rollout of the new police oversight systems has proven slow, inconsistent and rife with disagreements about how to implement the new oversight process — challenges that frustrate critics and administrators alike. more
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Unwanted items are placed on a curb ahead of a previous Clean Up Week in Seaford. The event is set for May 13-17 this year.
Seaford spring Clean Up Week is May 13-17
A sure sign of spring will arrive with the Seaford's annual Clean Up Week from May 13-17. more
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Gov. John Carney, alongside his mother and first lady Tracey Quillen Carney (far right), announces his campaign for Wilmington mayor at Delaware Technical Community College on Monday.
Delaware governor John Carney files candidacy for Wilmington mayor
WILMINGTON — Gov. John Carney has officially filed to run as Wilmington’s next mayor, his campaign announced Monday. The term-limited governor submitted a campaign committee in … more
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