Blood Bank of Delmarva urges donations during holiday weekend
Blood Bank of Delmarva is asking people across the region to donate blood before and during Labor Day weekend as the organization works to rebuild supplies following a difficult summer.
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ElectionWatch: Patty Rickman, Democratic primary candidate for Attorney General
Patty Rickman is a domestic violence survivor, advocate, and author, and now is a candidate in the Democratic primary for Delaware Attorney General.
Newark considering ditching fireworks for drones in 2027
Newark celebrated their 50th Liberty Day celebration with fireworks on Independence Day, but their 51th festival could look a lot different.
NCCPD has back-to school tips to keep your kids safe from predators online
As you and your kids gear up for their first day of school, New Castle County Police have some tips designed to keep your youngsters from being targeted by online predators.
Delaware primary early voting starts, some voters can pick party up until Sept 15
The Delaware Department of Elections said voters who were automatically registered at the DMV without a party affiliation by the Aug. 22 primary voter registration deadline may select either the Democratic or Republican Party through Sept. 15, the date of…
Delaware signs maternal health bill requiring hospital discharge plans
Delaware lawmakers and maternal health advocates gathered at Josie’s Grace in Newark to celebrate the ceremonial signing of legislation designed to strengthen protections for pregnant patients experiencing labor symptoms.
Newark preparing to move its speed camera to a third location
Newark's busy speed camera is about to find a new home.
Delaware Attorney General joins coalition suing to block Trump Administration from restricting family planning funding
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings joined a multistate lawsuit seeking to block new federal conditions tied to Title X family planning funding.
2026 Delaware State Fair reaches record number of fairgoers
The Delaware State Fair says the 2026 event was their most-attended festival.
Delaware schools invited to join Poetry Out Loud competition
Registration is open for Delaware high schools and organizations to participate in the 2026-27 Poetry Out Loud competition, with registration continuing through Oct. 30.
Powerful thunderstorms send thousands of Delawareans into the dark
Hundreds of lightning strikes caused damage and knocked out power throughout Delaware during a thunderstorm Tuesday night.
Georgetown community gathered to honor Officer Chad Spicer
The Georgetown community gathered on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to honor the life and sacrifice of Officer Chad Spicer, 17 years after he was killed in the line of duty.
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