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January
Several Delaware hospitals entered Crisis Standard of Care protocols on Monday to address the “unprecedented demand for hospital and health care services.” ChristianaCare was the first …
February
DOVER — Prepared for a presentation on the Delaware Department of Transportation’s current operations, goals, finances and staffing needs, Secretary Nicole Majeski opened with something …
March
LEWES – Survival mode was the shared focus of the great Storm of ’62 Friday at the Lewes Public Library. At an event hosted by Sussex2030, those who experienced first-hand, and …
April
DOVER — To comply with state law, Delaware will fund the purchase of body-worn cameras for 17 agencies which don’t currently have them. While roughly 21 law enforcement agencies …
May
DOVER — The April 20 traffic stop in Georgia lasted about 30-45 minutes. But the emotions associated with it continue to run deep. So says Delaware State University women’s lacrosse coach Pamella Jenkins of an incident involving her team, as its players were traveling home from road games in Florida and Georgia and their charter bus was stopped by police.
June
DOVER — The U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade Friday will not affect access to abortions in Delaware. For nearly 50 years, there had been constitutional protections for …
July
The series “H2O in the 302” dived into issues surrounding water in the First State. With reporting from Craig Anderson, Logan B. Anderson, Joe Edelen, Mike Finney, Matt McDonald, Konner Metz, Kirit Minhas and, Glenn Rolfe the endeavor investigated and explained Delaware’s connection to water. From the economic impact of the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean to the state’s rivers and streams and drinking water.
August
DOVER — Members of the Legislative Building Committee met virtually Thursday to continue discussions regarding the proposed expansion to Legislative Hall. Although the potential expansion to …
September
DOVER — In the competitive Republican primary in the 16th Senate District, controversial campaign tactics have escalated an intense race between all three candidates.The race between incumbent …
October
DOVER — The bags of heroin came from Philadelphia. And it only took one to knock Holly Rybinski out. When she regained consciousness, she said she could tell something was different. She …
November
You have to wonder: In these days of deep political anger, how wise is it to let opposing politicians stand together near a weapon? That’s what Delaware does after every election at Return Day in Georgetown.
December
DOVER — More than 1 in 10 Delawareans are living with diabetes.The overall number has been on the rise for two decades. And so have the costs. “Diabetes is gradually increasing in …
January
In a special meeting Jan. 31, members of the Cambridge City Council decided to begin studying the possibility of eliminating the post of mayor. The commissioners voted unanimously …
February
CAMBRIDGE – A man being held in connection with a double homicide on Jan. 25 is dead. On Feb. 5, the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Dorchester County …
March
For most folks, not winning the lottery won’t impact their very survival. But for Dorchester County crab houses, losing out in the crucial visiting worker program visa sweepstakes is …
April
Dorchester County has long had an abundance of bird lovers, both local and visiting. But to keep track of vulnerable species populations, help is urgently needed.  The good news is that …
May
Sunday morning’s fog lifted just in time for over 270 swimmers to set off from Ferry Point Marina on the Talbot side of the Choptank River for the Dorchester County Visitor’s Center for …
June
As director of the nonprofit Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc., Matt Leonard considers himself a partner with an adopted community he's come to treasure.  "My wife and I moved to …
July
After months of knocking on doors and asking for votes, after Tuesday's Republican State Senate primary came to a close, Sen. Addie Eckardt was ready to take a much-needed breather. But many …
August
CAMBRIDGE - At first glance, July's featured picture in the Dorchester Center for the Arts display window was deceptively simple: a rising bridge and sweeping causeway conjured in colorful chalk. …
September
Two years ago, Adrian Green Holmes had a vision of erecting a permanent statue of Harriet Tubman at the Dorchester County Courthouse, the very site where slave auctions had once taken place, and the …
October
On historic Pine Street in Cambridge last year, a series of banners were raised to commemorate those who had dedicated themselves to making a difference. Some, like Harriet Tubman and Gloria …
November
Because of concerns over the increasing level and frequency of violence in Cambridge, the City Council is studying a possible solution. But not everyone is on board with it. On Nov. 14, the …
December
VIENNA — Dorchester County last week lost a community leader, with the death of Shirley Jackson. She was active in efforts to promote and recognize African-American culture and history, and was …
January
Wicomico County’s broadband-deprived homes might soon have a new Internet company to provide service. Acting County Executive John Psota has signed a letter of support backing Talkie …
February
Patrick Henry’s newest work may, at first glance, seem like a bit of a departure for those familiar with his work. The shift is a carefully honed focus, from broader Eastern Shore landscapes, …
March
For most folks, not winning the lottery won’t impact their very survival. But for Dorchester County crab houses, losing out in the crucial visiting worker program visa sweepstakes is …
April
Considering that only one of the 13 members of the Eastern Shore Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly is a Democrat, it’s Republicans who will be the main actors in 2022’s Mid- and …
May
Three finalists to succeed Donna Hanlin as Wicomico County Schools Superintendent have been announced by the Board of Education. Over the next week, school board members will continue to gather …
June
A deputy with the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office who was killed in the line of duty was given an emotional farewell filled with both tears and laughter as fellow officers and family members …
July
Site preparation for Salisbury’s first tiny home village designed to house the city’s homeless population is expected to get under way soon. The 25 homes arrived last week in sections …
August
 Colin Lin was the big brother his little sister adored. “I followed him around everywhere. He was my favorite person in the world. We were always cracking up when we were around each other. We had a very close relationship.”
September
Wicomico County Council members voted last week to advance an outright ban on dissolved air flotation – DAF – storage tanks, the latest push in a more than three-year-long debate over the construction and placement of the controversial sludge tanks across the county.
October
Wicomico County officials are seeking help from the Maryland Department of the Environment amid recent turmoil within the county’s Health Department, which Health Officer Lori Brewster said has …
November
Republican Julie Giordano, a 40-year-old public schools English teacher and political newcomer, held the early lead for County Executive on Tuesday, with mail-in votes still to be counted. Ernie …
December
When Frank and Mitzi Perdue were first engaged they had a discussion she still thinks about. “We talked about what we wanted to do with the rest of our lives. He told me his goal for the …
January
PRINCESS ANNE — An ordinance that regulates tattoo parlors in Princess Anne was unanimously amended by the Town Commissioners who afterwards were criticized for taking so long. During …
February
WESTOVER — Somerset County Public Schools students will have no days off for weather or tide for the remainder of this school year after a local virtual learning plan was approved by the …
March
PRINCESS ANNE — The newly-released audit of the county’s books show Great Hope Golf Course lost less money last fiscal year compared to FY20. From July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 …
April
PRINCESS ANNE — The ribbon cutting to formally open the Burgess Rural Living Center was “a happy day” and the director of Somerset County Department of Recreation, Parks & …
May
PRINCESS ANNE — A popular Princess Anne wine retailer wants to be in line for the opportunity to sell hard liquor next year — but he doesn’t want that line to be so long that nobody …
June
PRINCESS ANNE — A reduction in the number of polling places for the primary election has one Mt. Vernon resident alarmed about an erosion of public service for him and his neighbors in rural …
July
PRINCESS ANNE — A reduction in the number of polling places for the primary election has one Mt. Vernon resident alarmed about an erosion of public service for him and his neighbors in rural …
August
POCOMOKE CITY — The Maryland State Police will get some national exposure to aid in their search for the man suspected in the murder of a woman found dead over a year and a half ago in …
September
PRINCESS ANNE — It was after 11 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 when Princess Anne Police Officer Chad Savage and Sgt. Rob Smith responded to a residence in the 11500 block of Church Street for a …
October
WESTOVER — Snow days may be a thing of the past after the Somerset County Board of Education moved through first reader a virtual instruction plan that would allow teaching to occur online when …
November
CRISFIELD — When Robert Haugh told his wife Myrtle there was water seeping in from around the fireplace she figured the remedy would be to throw down a few towels. Soon after, while seated …
December
PRINCESS ANNE — When Donzella Johnson moved from Oriole to Princess Anne she never thought she wouldn’t be able to drink the water. The Beechwood Street resident says she won’t …
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