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Matt Meyer signs small business executive orders during Milford visit Matt Meyer visited two Milford businesses Thursday as part of
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Jeff Hilovsky to step down from Delaware House after current term Jeff Hilovsky announced Thursday that he will not seek
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Shupe–Smith primary highlights sharp contrasts — and a familiar reminder that every vote counts MILFORD, Del. — A closely watched
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No candidates filed — now the city is calling on residents to step up MILFORD, Del. — Here’s something you
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Milford City Council April 27 Meeting Milford City Council addressed a range of planning, infrastructure, and public safety matters during
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EHRI, based at the Milford campus, is pleased to announce enrollment opportunities in May! MILFORD, Del. — A $1.25 million
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Certified results: Pletcher received 72 votes, ahead of Kimberly Wills with 31 votes and Desiray Anderson with 19. MILFORD, Del.
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Sussex County introduces new bookmobile to serve communities Sussex County officials unveiled a new bookmobile Tuesday, April 21, marking the
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Milford City Council April 13 Meeting Traffic safety concerns, infrastructure improvements, and upcoming development projects were among the topics discussed
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Route 1 Northbound Bridge Over Route 16 Near Milton Set to Open April 15 The Delaware Department of Transportation announced
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Competitive Ward 2 and Ward 4 contests highlight concerns over growth, infrastructure, and neighborhood issues MILFORD, Del. — Milford voters
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City and State leaders say the new internet provider could bring faster service, more choice, and economic opportunity to the
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Milford City Council March 11 Meeting Members of the Milford City Council heard budget presentations and updates from several local
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{The Delaware Capitol Police are investigating an incident involving a suspicious package that prompted the evacuation of the Delaware Division
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{The Delaware Capitol Police will host a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.
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Milford native is Sussex County’s first independent for the 2026 election, reflecting a growing trend in local politics. MILFORD, Del.
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Milford City Council March 2 Meeting Milford City Council moved forward on several infrastructure and development initiatives during its recent
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The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers and is open to the public. Residents may also attend virtually
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Backed by a $2 million loan from the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), the project will set aside 16 apartments
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DRBA to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed 2026 Cape May–Lewes Ferry Fare Changes The Delaware River and Bay Authority has
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Gov. Matt Meyer quietly issues executive order reshaping Delaware growth policy DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer signed Executive Order
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Surveillance review and follow-up detective work by the Milford Police led to multiple felony charges and the suspect’s continued detention
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Milford City Council January 12 Meeting Milford City Council reviewed and approved a conditional use application for a proposed fire
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The fare discussion comes as the DRBA advances a major long-term investment in the ferry system. CAPE MAY, N.J. —
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Dr. Sara Hale highlights a decade of operational leadership as she seeks a Milford school board seat MILFORD, Del. —
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DOVER, Del. — State housing officials are seeking millions in new funding to expand Delaware’s Hope Center model into Sussex
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Milford City Council December 8 Meeting Milford City Council met this week to review a wide range of departmental reports,
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Milford City Council: Truitt Avenue Development Proposal Denied Following a detailed presentation and an extended public hearing, Milford City Council
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Bucher Enters Race for 33rd District Seat MILFORD — Matt Bucher, a familiar figure in local political and education circles,
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Meyer, Democrats hail Office of New Americans as GOP underscores costs, undocumented population MILFORD, Del. — Milford native Rony Baltazar-Lopez,
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Milford City Council November 10 Meeting Milford City Council received updates from multiple departments during its November 10th meeting, covering
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Governor’s rural health care plan touts new medical school and Hope Centers as a cure for doctor shortage while critics
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Under the proposal, a grant would cover 90 percent of the cost, and the city’s share would be about $8,000
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Milford City Council met on October 27 to discuss a range of topics including a new police department hire, an
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    Caesar Rodney Institute celebrates 250 years of American independence with history, policy, and community dialogue on Thursday, Oct
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The Milford City Council met on October 13 to review updates from city departments and vote on several resolutions impacting
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For some, Mispillion Station represents renewal and opportunity. For others, it’s a sign that the city must pause and take
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By Maggie Reynolds, Spotlight Delaware Why Should Delaware Care? Marijuana zoning rules have increasingly become a topic of debate since
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  By Claudis Estrada, Contributing Journalist SLAUHGTHER BEACH, DE.   The Delaware Office of Auditor of Accounts (AOA) has released a performance
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By Claudia Estada, Contributing Journalist The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) held a ribbon-cutting for the North Millsboro Bypass on Monday,
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  The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) held a ribbon-cutting for the North Millsboro Bypass on Monday, joined by Governor
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WILMINGTON — Wilmington City Council has taken the next step in addressing PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water. During
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GEORGETOWN, Del. — Sussex County’s unemployment rate held steady at 4% in July, showing resilience even as jobless rates edged
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The Delaware Court of Chancery will introduce a new automated case assignment system, known as “wheelspin,” on September 15, 2025. 
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Gene Truono has been elected chairman of the Delaware Republican Party following the resignation of Juliane Murray. Truono, a former
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As property owners across Sussex County begin receiving their 2026 tax bills, officials have unveiled a new online tool to
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The First State’s first weekend of legal recreational marijuana sales brought in more than $900,000 in combined adult-use and medical
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Sussex County has named Andrew D. Harton as its new Economic Development Director, succeeding longtime director William “Bill” Pfaff, who
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LEWES, Del. (Aug. 5, 2025) — In one of the closest special elections in recent Delaware history, Democrat Alonna Berry
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MILFORD, Del. — The DuPont Nature Center will host a “Sea Trash” Learning Event on Friday in Slaughter Beach, giving
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LEWES, Del. (Aug. 5, 2025) — Voters in Delaware’s 20th Representative District are heading to the polls today to elect
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  Delaware LIVE | July 28, 2025 Lewes, Delaware:  Delaware could dramatically lower electricity costs for families and businesses by
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Voters in Delaware’s 20th Representative District will cast ballots on August 5, 2025, as a result of former Representative Stell Parker Selby’s
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The City of Rehoboth‘s long-term effort to modernize its wastewater treatment system has hit a key milestone with the completion
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  WILMINGTON, Del. (July 21, 2025) – Delaware’s construction industry is facing a growing workforce shortage made worse by outdated
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Milton, Del. — July 16, 2025 A single vote in one election this summer could tell us a lot about
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Visitors to Delaware Seashore State Park are being warned to steer clear of designated zones around the Indian River Inlet
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Delaware drivers will soon pay more at toll booths and the DMV as the state moves forward with new transportation
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As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, six cultural and historical organizations across Delaware have been awarded a total
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In response to pharmacy closures across Delaware stemming from Rite Aid’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, state officials are taking swift
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MILFORD, DE — The Milford Museum has had plans to move from its current location on South Walnut Street for
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  In response to ongoing concerns from residents about the pace and impact of development in the area, the City
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State Representative Stell Parker Selby (D-Milton) has resigned from the Delaware House of Representatives following a serious medical issue that
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The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has issued a formal Notice of Violation (NOV) to the
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GEORGETOWN – The Sussex County Council has unanimously approved a $285.1 million operating budget for the 2026 fiscal year, marking
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In a move to improve emergency preparedness and long-term recovery efforts, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has released the
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Milford Advocacy for the Homeless Receives $6,000 to Expand Harvest Hub Program Milford, DE — Milford Advocacy for the Homeless,
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MILFORD — The City of Milford has named Christopher Coleman as its next City Manager, following a nationwide search. Coleman,
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Officials announced Tuesday that the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has reserved $5.5 million in funding for 15 development projects across
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The Delaware Department of Justice’s Investor Protection Unit is urging investors to proceed with caution when using financial data aggregators
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Sussex County officials on Tuesday introduced a proposed $285.1 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026, a plan that increases overall
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As the busy Memorial Day travel season begins, Delaware officials are urging drivers and passengers to buckle up as part
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Financial institutions serving Delaware’s underserved neighborhoods now have a new opportunity to support local economic growth, thanks to a newly
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MILFORD, Del.   A high-profile property dispute in Milford has sparked new legislation aimed at protecting Delaware landowners from having their
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Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and attorneys general from eight other states are demanding answers from the Consumer Financial Protection
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The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) and the Delaware Council on Farm & Food Policy have opened the application
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The Delaware Ornithological Society (DOS) has donated $50,000 to support the preservation of Ard Na Gréine, an 88-acre open space
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Delaware Senate Republican leaders are applauding Governor Matt Meyer’s recent stance against the state’s controversial electric vehicle (EV) mandate, signaling
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Delaware’s annual open burning ban goes into effect today, May 1, and will remain in place through September 30, as
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The Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT) has been selected as the nonprofit beneficiary of the 2025 Dogfish Dash, scheduled for
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State officials gathered at the East Camden Bypass this week to highlight the importance of driver safety during National Work
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In a move to address the growing homelessness crisis across the First State, Governor Matt Meyer signed Executive Order #8
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The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is reminding residents to ensure their driver’s license or identification card is REAL ID
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In an effort to curb classroom disruptions and address rising concerns over student behavior and mental health, Delaware lawmakers are
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The annual State of the State is back Thursday, in which first-year Governor Matt Meyer will address the Delaware public.
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The Affordable Housing Production Task Force released its final report Monday, providing a comprehensive set of nine key objectives aimed
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A new test for aspiring attorneys in Delaware will be introduced in a few years. Delaware will begin using the
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Delaware authorities have issued a cease-and-desist order to VGW Luckyland, Inc., a subsidiary of Australian-based VGW Holdings Ltd., following an
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After years of anticipation and preparation, Sussex County’s property reassessment process has concluded with minimal controversy. As of March 31,
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The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) has announced that it will no longer issue interstate certificates of veterinary inspection (CVI),
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Sussex County, DE — The Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT) held its annual board meeting on March 28, 2025, at
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Delaware’s effort to implement criminal background checks for individuals in the adult-use recreational marijuana market encountered a setback, as the
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The Wilmington VA Medical Center is taking a major step toward improving access to prosthetic and orthotic care for veterans
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Governor Matt Meyer’s proposed changes to the state’s operating budget has drawn negative reaction from House Republicans. In a break
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This is a developing story. Check back for updates The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better
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NEW CASTLE– In a move to enhance public awareness and engagement in land development activities, New Castle County Executive Marcus
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NEW CASTLE- In a recent economic forecast, Dr. Anirban Basu, Chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., provided insights
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Senator Eric Buckson (R-South Dover) has introduced new legislation aimed at reducing potential health risks to Delaware students by prohibiting
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Get ready to learn some cool facts and personal details of Delaware’s past governors. The Delaware Public Archives is presenting
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People are coming to the First State in record numbers. Delaware set a new tourism milestone in 2023, with a
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Sussex County is nearing the completion of its extensive property reassessment project, which has been underway for several years. The
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DOVER – A new legislative effort in Delaware aims to explore the feasibility of incorporating nuclear energy into the state’s
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A federal lawsuit against the state of Delaware was filed Wednesday by attorneys representing a nonprofit pregnancy center and a
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The business community is paying close attention to what the General Assembly will do in the current session. Still, Delaware
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Delaware Live asked 40 Delaware community leaders across political and business spectrums to look ahead at 2025. We got some
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In one of his first days as Delaware’s new governor, Matt Meyer signed an executive order Thursday night to fast-track
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A Delaware Republican Senator has sent a letter to President Trump asking him to posthumously pardon an Underground Railroad hero
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Delaware’s Senate Republicans have sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking the 47th President to revoke the existing lease
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DOVER – The Delmarva Avian Influenza Joint Information Center announced today that the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
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Residents in the city of Milford will not be buying recreational marijuana, despite Delaware becoming the 22nd state to legalize
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DOVER– For those of you who weren’t able to attend or live-stream (or just like to read speeches) Gov. Matt
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of External Civil Rights Compliance (OECRC) and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and
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Operations at the Kent County Courthouse will be limited on Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to ceremonies related to the inauguration
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Delaware is leading the charge in the federal government’s mission to provide internet for all. Tuesday, the Department of Commerce’s
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City Manager Mark Whitfield took time to reflect on 2024 and look ahead at 2025. Whitfield joined city government eight
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WILMINGTON — Former U.S. Senator — not to mention former state treasurer, Congressman, and governor — Thomas R. Carper has
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The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control invites photographers to showcase their skills and love for nature in the
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On Tuesday,  the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 29, dubbed the Laken Riley Act, to honor the 22-year-old
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WILMINGTON — Barclays US Consumer Bank has satisfied the city of Wilmington’s three lawsuits demanding nearly $1.7M in unpaid wage
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A new report from the Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) suggests recruitment surged for numerous state-government occupations after college-degree
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MILLSBORO – The Wilmington VA (Veteran Affairs) hopes to get as many of Sussex County’s  veterans as possible out to
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🚛 Trash and recycling will be collected as usual this Tuesday. 🚜 Snow crews began work at 2 AM this
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The Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act, which gives residents new rights over their personal data and strengthens online privacy protections,
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WILMINGTON – President Biden has included three Delawareans — Ted Kaufman and the late Louis Lorenzo Redding and Collins J.
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By Bradley Vasoli Delaware’s only coal-fired energy power plant will cease operating in February, almost two years before its previously
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Preliminary testing of a commercial broiler flock in Kent County has returned presumptive positive H5 Avian Influenza results from the
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Emergency siren tests are back in Delaware, so no need to fret on Tuesday, Jan. 7, if you hear them. 
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City Planner Rob Pierce, at the request of Milford City Council, recently presented a draft ordinance for their review to
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At a recent meeting, employees with the City of Milford were recognized by council after receiving the 2024 Excellence Awards.
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By Bradley Vasoli In November, a Working Families Party (WFP)-backed candidate picked up a Delaware House seat for the Democrats,
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As more homeowners consider building accessory dwelling units (ADU) on their property in Milford, the city is grappling with the
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Milford City Council recently approve two resolutions in preparation for possible issuance of debt related to a new water tower
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  By Bradley Vasoli While a proposed Sussex County wind-power substation generated some fanfare among politicians, some energy and environmental
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With people scrambling for holiday gifts, Delaware legislators are again pushing for direct-to-home wine sales, something 98% of Americans have
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved changes to procedures during meetings. These changes impact public comment, agenda items
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Last month, Milford City Council was presented with a draft ordinance that would ban all marijuana retail outlets in the
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WILMINGTON — Delaware OMB Director Cerron Cade was arrested Dec. 13, 2024, on six counts of Class A misdemeanor shoplifting
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The Delaware Roundup is published every weekend. Send submissions for News Briefs and Calendar items to editor@delawarelive.com. If possible, please forward
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Although a lifelong Democrat, longtime United States Senator and Delaware politician Tom Carper garnered praise from the opposition following his
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Milford City Council approved the 2023 audit report at a recent meeting. Although the 2023 audit was completed later than
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The Council on Development Finance (CDF) has approved nearly $4.5 million in taxpayer-backed grants, including nearly $2.9 million to Pepsi
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The Delaware Roundup, a compilation of news briefs from across the state from the past week, is published every weekend.
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WILMINGTON — Delaware Contractors Association Executive Vice President Bryon Short will serve as Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride’s state director starting Jan.
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After the departure of Sara Bluhm who served as the Economic Development and Community Engagement Director for the City of
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Delaware’s populous north has long been rough territory for Republicans to run in competitively, in relative contrast to downstate. Of
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Earlier this month, a storm of political change swept across America to return Republican Donald Trump to the White House.
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council rejected the redesign of the City Hall Plaza presented by Public Works Director
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At a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed potential changes to the city charter. Since October 1, the Charter Review
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The City of Milford announced recently there has been significant progress on their 2024 Streets and Utilities Rehabilitation project, a
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At a recent workshop, Milford City Council heard from the “Marijuana Czar,” Office of the Marijuana Commission Rob Coupe, about
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The Delaware Roundup, a compilation of news briefs from across the state from the past week, is published every weekend.
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By Bradley Vasoli A government-reform nonprofit is urging Delaware lawmakers to reverse course on their plans for Legislative Hall expansion,
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WILMINGTON – Sports tourism in Delaware is thriving, with a total economic impact of $403.2 million on the state last
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The City of Milford and the Town of Slaughter Beach are partnering with the Dover/Kent Metropolitan Planning Organization and Delaware
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a license agreement between 586 MHH, LLC and the city that would
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The Delaware Roundup is published every weekend. Send submissions for News Briefs and Calendar items to editor@delawarelive.com. If possible, please forward
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The state’s libraries plan on using federal grant money to add digital specialists to the Delaware Libraries Social Innovation Team,
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Seventeen organizations throughout the First State are asking for a combined $47,138,560 for construction, upgrades, and additions to their sports
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By Bradley Vasoli Liberal politics are on a steady march in the Delaware House of Representatives. The shift reached a
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Milford City Council will meet on Tuesday, November 12, a departure from their regular Monday schedule due to Veteran’s Day.
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The Delaware Roundup is published every weekend. Send submissions for News Briefs and Calendar items to editor@delawarelive.com. If possible, please forward
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By Bradley Vasoli Amidst GOP successes across the nation on Tuesday, Delaware remains deep blue. From the city of Wilmington
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After winning in the primary by just 12 votes, Bryan Shupe saw a much different vote count in the general
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  Delaware Governor John Carney and four other Democratic governors are pushing for changes at PJM, a regional power grid
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Delaware legislators on both sides of the aisle are pleased with a U.S. Department of  Veterans Affairs (VA) report that
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Today is officially election day in the United States, although early voting began in Delaware on October 25 and continued
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Milford City Council approved two requests for changes to the Milford Ponds development. The first was a request to remove
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Although there were many in the audience for a public hearing regarding a possible ordinance that could restrict placement of
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A Democrat Town Hall in Kent County organized by Sarah McBride last week added extra security measures for registration, something
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By Bradley Vasoli Delaware House Minority Leader Mike Ramone (R-Pike Creek) sees reason for optimism in his gubernatorial campaign’s internal
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The Delaware Roundup is published every weekend. Send submissions for News Briefs and Calendar items to editor@delawarelive.com BUSINESS Delaware Park
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Early voting in the First State kicked off Friday, with the Nov. 5 General Election just 11 days away. The
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Governor John Carney has issued a statewide drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC).
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On Monday, October 14, Katrina White was sworn in as the new City Clerk for Milford. White replaces long-serving clerk
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In an effort to improve communication during emergencies, the City of Milford has implemented a new system from RAVE technologies.
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council accepted responsibility for the public roads and utilities in the new Simpson Crossing
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After conducting a traffic engineering study at the intersection of Marshall Street and Southeast Second Street, Century Engineering recommended to
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At a recent meeting, the Milford City Council approved a streetscape concept plan created by KCI Technologies for Southwest Front
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council authorized Mayor Todd Culotta to enter into an agreement with the Delaware Drinking
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This story originally ran on Spotlight Delaware. Spotlight Delaware is a community-powered, collaborative, nonprofit newsroom covering the First State. Why
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The two early-voting periods for Delaware in the 2024 General Election on Nov. 5 are quickly approaching, and the polling
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With four new members, Milford City Council was provided with information on the city’s code enforcement and rental inspection process.
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Milford City Council recently agreed to enter into an agreement with DelDOT for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) project along
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City Manager Mark Whitfield has informed the Milford City Council that he will not seek a renewal of his contract
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The City of Milford Public Works Department is updating residents that ongoing water system work on North Church Street has
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The City of Milford is inviting the public to provide input during a public hearing on October 28, 2024 beginning
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Changes to DART’s Statewide Bus Service will become effective Sunday, November 17, 2024. DART service changes are outlined below, summarized
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First Staters have until Oct. 12 to register to vote in the 2024 General Election on Tuesday, November 5. Along
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With the deadline looming for municipalities to determine where they will allow retail outlets for recreational marijuana, which is March
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At a recent workshop, City Planner Rob Pierce provided Milford City Council with an update on creating an historic preservation
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The City of Milford announced recently that a project that had been two years in the making was now operational.
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Delaware is set to receive $10 million from the federal government to help restore the beaches north of the Indian
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The Primary Election audit was held on Friday, September 27 in the 36th House of Representative District. It was confirmed
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First Staters living in the area north from Delaware City, west of Middletown, and south of Woodland Beach should expect
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Delaware House Speaker Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear, announced  Friday that she will not convene a special session to try to override
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A bill that passed through the Delaware General Assembly and was set to become law and allow physician-assisted suicide has
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It is never too early to start considering job options according to Governor John Carney. For this reason, he is
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The close number of votes in the House District 36 GOP primary will be audited by the state Department of
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Coastal dunes just north of the Indian River inlet will be getting additional metal sheets embedded in the sand as
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After the primary election held September 10, it was local elections that were the hottest contests since the nominees for
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Voting has been steady in the Milford area for the primary election, according to poll workers at two different locations.
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Milford City Council unanimously approved a lease agreement with the Milford Museum which will allow the museum to move into
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On Monday, September 9, Milford City Council voted unanimously to enter an agreement with Tsionas Emory Hill Management as part
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council heard information about two street issues in the city. The first was related
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At a recent meeting, City of Milford Finance Director, Lou Vitola, provided council with an update on the FY23 audit
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The Central Delaware Economic Summit, designed to promote economic progress in the area, is planned for September 17 from 8
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Delawareans have their first chance to skip the long lines and submit their early vote for the Sept. 10 primary
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council authorized support for a Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) grant initiative.
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After a public hearing with many members expressing concerns about the Westwood development planned for Williamsville Road, Milford City Council
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At a recent meeting, Milford Chief of Police, Cecelia Ashe, requested $227,231 to purchase four new police vehicles from Hertrich.
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The Sussex County Veterans Treatment Court will celebrate a milestone Thursday as its 100th participant graduates. Veterans Treatment Court is
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The funeral Thursday, Aug. 22, for a Sussex County volunteer firefighter who died in the line of duty is expected
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A Georgetown man who was a firefighter and Sussex County employee was killed Tuesday afternoon after he stopped on his
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During the communication and correspondence section of a recent meeting, Milford City Council was made aware of a problem facing
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Early voting sites for the September primary will be open over a 12-day period from Aug. 28 through Sept. 8,
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Eligible voters in Delaware have 18 days left to register to vote in the 2024 state primary election.  Wednesday, the
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council heard a presentation from the Shpigler Group, a strategy management consulting service, about
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The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) urges all drivers to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones. The urgency of the
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One state legislature is looking to bolster the verification process for the credentials of educators. Senate Minority Whip Brian Pettyjohn,
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This article is from Spotlight Delaware, written by Nick Stonesifer. Nearly three weeks after Attorney General Kathy Jennings sent a letter
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The Delaware General Assembly concluded its 2024 session with a flurry of bills affecting  highways, traffic and cars, many focused
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved rate increases and a slight expansion in the contract with First State
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For businesses looking for retirement programs for their employees, Delaware EARNS is an option that can allow them to create
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This year’s legislative session had a slew of bills related to animals and domestic pets that passed both the House
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Delaware’s state legislature is not immune to the national discussions on key societal issues, such as firearms.  With this year’s
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At the end of June, Terri Hudson, Milford City Clerk retired from office, leaving a position she held since 1997.
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Most of the bills flew through the House on the final day of Delaware’s 2024 legislative session, but one dealing
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It’s official – the Delaware General Assembly has overridden a veto by Gov. John Carney. And House Bill 282, sponsored
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For the first time since 1977, the Delaware House of Representatives has overridden a governor’s veto on a bill.  Gov.
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a proposal from KCI to design a proposed 300,000 gallon water tower
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At a recent meeting, Mayor Todd Culotta appointed the final council members to various subcommittees. At his first meeting in
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A controversial bill that would give terminally ill people the right to end their lives failed to pass the Delaware
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In January, the Town of Ellendale replaced three incumbent members on its five member council. William Clay Walton, Thomas Panas
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On the heels of the state championships for many high school sports, the Delaware legislature is considering distinct title games
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Ruth Briggs King, a former state legislator from Georgetown, formally announced Friday she is running for lieutenant governor. If elected,
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council heard a presentation from Dover/Kent County MPO, a planning organization that partners with
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  A bill that would shift the burden away from police while also establishing monetary fines for homeowners with excessively
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After several delays, many due to a short-staffed finance office and technology challenges, Milford City Council approved the 2022 Audit
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A state auditor’s report posted Tuesday on the department’s website says, in essence, that the town of Ellendale’s financial records, handling
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During budget discussions at a recent meeting, Milford City Councilman Dan Marabello questioned a fund set aside for sidewalk repairs
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A new bill would dispel the fears of potential repercussions for medics providing in vitro fertilization, commonly known as IVF,
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At their regular meeting, Milford City Council approved the 2025 operating budget totaling $60,592,347 which included capital expenses approved in
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Over the past few weeks, social media has seen an uptick in Delawareans complaining that they have yet to receive
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A new bill would require two Delaware universities to offer contraception and medication abortion to students on campus. Senate Bill
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council granted a second, one-year extension for final approval. The extension was needed after
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A nonprofit filed a request Wednesday to the Delaware General Assembly to investigate the failure by state officials responsible for
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On Tuesday, May 28, Milford City Council began a three night series of budget hearings for the 2024-25 budget. On
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council discussed restricting the use of eminent domain in its charter. The discussion was
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Private schools will be exempted from parts of Delaware’s Safe School Zone law, which focuses on who is allowed to
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Students coming from financially disadvantaged families could soon all get free meals in Delaware schools. House Bill 125, sponsored by
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved several contracts that will move the Milford Corporate Center forward. The center
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After a studying traffic patterns and delays at two intersections in downtown Milford, Century Engineering is recommending to DelDOT and
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A senator representing Wilmington wants the state of Delaware to crack down on food scarcity and hunger. Senate Bill 254,
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The state legislature is looking for more ways to increase the safety and security of school buildings. In Wednesday’s Senate
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While the sale of raw milk in America is either illegal, restricted to on-farm purchases, or other limitations, a handful
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A new bill that would limit the power of the state to seize assets from Delawareans was applauded in the
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On Monday, May 6, Milford City Council members and a new mayor took their seats officially after being sworn in
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The five candidates vying to replace Gov. John Carney in November’s gubernatorial election took the stage Wednesday night to give
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The emergence of the transfer portal has drastically changed the landscape of college sports in the past few years, notably
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The leader of Delaware’s Republican Party has decided against a run for governor. Julianne Murray, chair of the Delaware GOP
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At a recent workshop, Milford City Council learned from each department their suggestions for Capital Improvement Plans for the city.
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Starting in June, electric bills for the average residential and small business accounts in Milford are going up 2.4%, the
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Rep. Mike Ramone plans to file Monday to run for governor of Delaware as a Republican. Ramone, 62, who’s represented
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  This story has been updated to say the Ward 2 council representative will be appointed. The Board of Elections
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On Saturday, April 27, the City of Milford had one of the highest voter turnouts in recent history as residents
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Sussex County Planning and Zoning was supposed to hear a request from Key Properties to change land east of Route
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On Saturday, April 27 voters of the City of Milford went to the polls to elect a Mayor and four
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After some healthy discussion, a bill creating a one-stop guide for both tenants and landlords is on its way to
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Just days after a fatal shooting of an 18-year-old woman on Delaware State University’s campus, the state General Assembly moved
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A bill aimed at cracking down on predatory practices from towing companies flew through the House Public Safety & Homeland
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council agreed to a Request for Proposal from Zelenkofske Axelrod (ZA) accounting services. This
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A unique method of death by self-administered medication that has been discussed by the General Assembly for several years has
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A bill that would punish citizens for creating and spreading inappropriate artificial intelligence images known as deep fakes passed unanimously
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On April 27, registered voters in the City of Milford will go to the polls to elect the members of
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On April 27, registered voters in the City of Milford will go to the polls to elect the members of
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The homeowners of Sussex County can expect to receive the long-awaited letters of property reassessment this fall. “Kent County is
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As cities and states across the county have been taking measures in recent years like banning plastic bags and styrofoam
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For the third time since 2018, Key Properties LLC is requesting land east of Route 1 near the Bayhealth Sussex
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Staff Report The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) is pleased to announce they will hold three Candidate Q&A
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Social media in the area is filled with residents and business owners complaining about three road construction projects that have
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Delaware’s hefty unemployment insurance fund appears to be poorly managed, in need of more staff, and may not be able
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Skip the endless lines and the alphabet and numerical soup of tickets that a standard trip to the DMV brings.
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved two final site plans, one for Red Cedar Farms, a housing development
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As part of his statewide tour of Delaware towns during his last year in office, Senator Tom Carper spent a
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A bill that would help cannabis-related businesses with financing and accounting was passed unanimously by the state House Thursday. House
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After yet another long public hearing March 27 about the Homeless Bill of Rights legislation, the House Judiciary Committee recessed
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A bill aimed at reducing the widespread problem of sexual assault on college campuses soared through the House Education Committee
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A bill that would permit scholastic track and field competitions to include the javelin event passed the Senate Tuesday –
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After pushback about how Delaware will pay for it, a bill creating a rebate program to help residents buy electric
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This story includes major corrections. The Milford Planning and Zoning Commission’s vote to recommend all agenda items at the monthly
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A law that would put Delaware in a class with seven other states offering a unique burial method passed the
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A bill that would allow Delawareans to have alcohol shipped directly to their home had its “part 2” Tuesday after
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A public hearing on both the Milford Corporate Center industrial park and Red Cedar Farms final major subdivision proposals will
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State officials this week laid out the way they expect transmission lines from an offshore wind farm to be installed
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A week after the Milford School District was placed on lockdown and subsequently closed to ensure student safety, a new
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A new sporting event could be adopted into track and field competitions across the state. Senate Bill 211, sponsored by
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The Delaware House of Representatives will be the first to take a look at a new bill that will redefine
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The Board of Elections announced in its monthly meeting Monday afternoon that poll workers are getting a raise. Inspectors, judges
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Twice delayed because of rain,  a ribbon cutting for two new electric vehicle charging stations in downtown Milford finally took
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Rehoboth, Dewey and Bethany beaches are increasing parking rates this summer, with Rehoboth and Dewey officials citing increased health insurance
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Delaware’s lawmakers got their first taste Thursday of a landmark, 200-page report from the American Institutes for Research that suggested
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Dozens of of DART routes are being changed starting May 19, affecting prominent destinations like Delaware Park, Christiana Hospital, Christiana
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A proposed law in Delaware would provide free breakfast and lunch to all students – with a price tag of
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Prostitution and gun ammo were the odd couple of topics to be handled in Wednesday’s House Judiciary Committee hearing. House
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On the day Gov. John Carney preached the impact of working together in his State of the State address, the
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Whether it be buying tickets to a favorite artist or sports team, paying a parking ticket, or even gifting a
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A task force charged with updating the state’s definition of “firearm” plans to take one more look next week at
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A proposed law in Delaware would punish residents who lie about their animal being a service or assistance animal. Sponsored
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A new bill headed to the General Assembly would immediately provide next of kin of Delaware National Guard, fire or
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A decision has not been made on whether to allow a homeless village and will not be made  until there
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Money was a frequent topic at this week’s Milford City Council meeting. The council heard that the city will get
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Milford police will move closer to having a Behavioral Health Unit staff on the job after receiving a $363,000 federal
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Every incumbent in Milford’s April 27 city elections will face opposition. Mayor Arthur J. Campbell’s city seat is being contested
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The Department of Justice announced Tuesday it will move to appeal a Superior Court judge’s ruling on absentee and early
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A ruling by the Delaware Superior Court that restricts early and absentee voting – a highly contentious aspect of the
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Milford plans to refine its comprehensive plan and continue to build the park at the center of this month’s controversial
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The Milford City Council Wednesday night ended its attempt to take property from Annette Billings to use for a park
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The City of Milford issued a statement Wednesday afternoon that explains how the controversial Annette Billings eminent domain case came
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Milford City Council will hold a special  meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at City Hall Council Chambers, partly to deal
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Editor’s note: This report has been updated to reflect that Medicaid is not overseen by Public Health The Delaware Division
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The city of Milford is opposing a move by Annette Billings to postpone a March 1 hearing on the eminent
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“WANTED – MILFORD CITY COUNCIL – ATTEMPTED THEFT” says a billboard featuring photos of Milford’s mayor and seven council members
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Education – what one legislator called the most important investment by the state – consumed Wednesday’s Joint Finance Committee hearing
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The Milford City Council workshop on a tiny house village for the homeless has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Feb.
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Larry Passwaters chided the Milford City Council Monday night over its decision to declare eminent domain over 8 acres of
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Milford City Council will discuss a proposed tiny home village for the homeless at a workshop 6 p.m. Wednesday at
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This story has been updated to correct tax and licensing information. Marijuana – and the implications of its legalization in
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The April 27 Milford elections will see two names on the ballot for mayor. The deadline to file a city
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  This report has been updated. The Milford City Council has voted to condemn eight acres of a widow’s property
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When Gov. John Carney announced last week that his Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal included more than $93 million in
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With striped bass coming into the Delaware River and bay earlier in the year as the weather warms up earlier,
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Delaware’s lawmakers are ironing out the details of an increasingly popular way Americans have dealt with death: allowing the body
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The Economic Vitality Committee for Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) has arranged for a workshop that will provide details on the
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Another marijuana law – sponsored by the apparent champion of cannabis in the state legislature, received some opposition in the
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Laws that would establish a Bill of Rights for student loan borrowers and adjust the transfer of leave days for
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A Milford City Council hearing on a proposed tiny house village for the homeless packed the council chamber, lobby and
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The discussion in a House committee Tuesday got testy in response to a bill that would hold porn websites liable
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The annual State of the State Address has been rescheduled after Gov. John Carney had to cancel last week’s originally
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Recently, the City of Milford announced that electric rates would be increasing due to an increase passed on to the
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With beach replenishment expected to be needed more often and rising costs of providing it, DNREC is developing recommendations for
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About 80,000 Delaware children are eligible to receive $120 extra in federal food benefits this summer to replace free lunches
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The annual State of the State Address from Delaware Governor John Carney has been postponed. Thursday’s 2 p.m. meeting is
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Extracurriculars ruled the day in Wednesday’s House Education Committee meeting.  House Bill 244, sponsored by Rep. Mike Smith, R-Pike Creek,
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A bill that would adjust the pension calculations for Delaware’s police officers and firefighters faced opposition from those very groups
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A proposed law that intends to hold state legislators accountable for unethical behavior was showcased in the second of a
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Todd Culotta, Councilman for Ward 2 has announced his bid to run for Mayor of Milford.   Mr. Culotta has served
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The City of Milford, a community electric utility powered by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), will be increasing the
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Delaware state senators and representatives didn’t revolt when they got their first bite at recommendations for higher educator pay that
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A bill that would allow Delawareans 65 or older to obtain a medical marijuana card without their doctor’s approval got
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It’s 8 o’clock somewhere! That’s what state senator Laura Sturgeon, D-Hockessin, said with exuberance after a law expanding the hours
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City Council approved a conditional use request for a new building they plan to construct across from their current location.
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved two requests from City Engineer James Puddicombe that will bring upgrades to
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council accepted the recommendation of the Finance Committee to hire two new dispatchers and
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The town of Smyrna has a multimillion dollar budget deficit that it will try to combat by raising the taxes
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In an election that sometimes became heated, the Town of Ellendale elected three new council members on Saturday, January 6.
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Kim Patterson Luton of Dover got a Christmas present nobody would want: A letter detailing the new reassessment of her
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The City of Milford will host a Marshall Street Bike Path Striping Project Open House on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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At a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed starting the process to update the city charter. According to City Solicitor
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City Finance Manager Lou Vitola provided council with an update on the FY22 Audit. There has been a delay in
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At a recent finance committee meeting, Milford Police Chief Cecilia Ashe requested four additional dispatchers and one crime analyst be
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A Delaware Department of Transportation unit has received a federal grant of up to $500,000 to study bringing back passenger
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Thursday’s election to replace Representative Ruth Briggs King – the only Republican woman in the Delaware General Assembly – and
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Delaware is part of a national  $700 million agreement with Google in its lawsuit about Google’s anticompetitive conduct with the
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Delaware Democrats filed new legislation Thursday that would enhance patient access to medical marijuana and revamp the framework of the
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a zoning change for lands owned by Randall Kenton. The land will
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Starting Monday, New Castle County 911 operators will be able to ask callers if they would be willing to let
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Lots of packages are arriving on the doorsteps of Delawareans. None are permitted to contain a certain adult beverage, and
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With a crowd of local, state and national dignitaries in attendance, the City of Milford held a ribbon cutting for
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Military families will have a three-day opportunity to explore Veterans benefits and new eligibility requirements at a one-stop-virtual-shop. From Dec.
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The City of Milford is excited to announce the completion of the new Police Department located at 401 NE Front
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council agreed to take on costs originally to be paid by the Knight’s Crossing
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A Sussex County retired nurse will run for the Delaware House of Representatives District 37 seat vacated last week by
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A special election to fill the now-vacant 37th Delaware House of Republicans seat in will take place Dec. 21. The
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At a recent meeting, a request from Burris Foods to change the Comprehensive Plan as well as to rezone a
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Over the past few years, residents of West Shores at New Milford, a development located near Bayhealth Sussex Campus, have
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council authorized Mayor Archie Campbell to sit with USDA loan officers and sign documents
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council voted to amend the Comprehensive Plan and to rezone areas in the new
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City Council approved a request from Milford Housing Development Corporation to construct 27 townhomes on property located on the northwest
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After the third presentation by Public Works Director Mike Svaby, Milford City Council approved the purchase of a prefabricated restroom
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At a recent meeting, a discussion about adding city sidewalks in a section of southeast Milford at city expense sparked
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Manager Mark Whitfield informed council that DelDOT had agreed to review sections of Route
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Two Delaware lawmakers are looking to reinstate the death penalty for criminals convicted of the murder of a law enforcement
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For the second time, Milford City Council voted to table options that would bring a downtown bathroom to Milford. At
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Several months ago, Springboard Collaborative, who operates a transitional housing pallet village in Georgetown, provided information to Milford City Council
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The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is inviting all interested parties to a virtual workshop to discuss the replacement of Bridge
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At a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed fees charged to residents who are constructing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) on
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The City of Milford will host a N. Rehoboth Boulevard and N. Walnut Street Corridor public input meeting on Wednesday,
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The City of Milford is celebrating Public Power Week (#PublicPowerWeek), Oct. 1-7, along with more than 2,000 other community-owned, not-for-profit
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Gov. John Carney has signed a law requiring a state agency for child services to explore joining a federal program
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With the recent legislation passed by the State of Delaware which would make recreational marijuana use legal in the state,
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One of the items requested in a recent survey of needs for the downtown area was a public restroom. At
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After tabling the measure several times in order to obtain additional public input, Milford City Council approved a report created
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a request from the Food Bank of Delaware for a conditional use
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Milford School District moved one step closer in finalizing plans for the new Milford Middle School. The Lakeview Avenue property
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Milford Police Department is warning motorists that the traffic signal at Southeast 2nd Street and Marshall Street will become a
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On the heels of Delaware tallying a record 165 lives lost on its roads in 2022, the state Office of
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council agreed to adjust deed restrictions related to signage for lots purchased in Independence
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The new playground in Memorial Park broke ground several months ago and the city has been working diligently to get
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The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) along with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement are
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In the wake of an uptick in reports of financial exploitation of seniors, Attorney General Kathy Jennings and the Delaware
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The City of Milford Parks & Recreation Department has been working with City contractors all summer on the new Memorial
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Recently, social media sites have had multiple comments about an increase in City of Milford property taxes. Some residents claim
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At a recent workshop, Sonia Marichic-Goudy, Associate Vice-President of Century Engineering, presented potential changes to South Walnut Street between McCoy
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council adopted a strategic plan that is designed to guide activities for the next
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The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued a temporary emergency variance for air quality to allow for
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When he and a group of investors purchased the former Carlisle Fire Company on Church Street, Dan Bond explained that
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council authorized Brad Dennehy, Parks and Recreation Manager, authorization to move forward with converting
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At a recent workshop, Milford City Council heard from Judson Malone, Executive Director of Springboard Collaborative, about a pallet village
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Milford City Council will review a final concept plan of the South Walnut Street Traffic Calming and Bike/Pedestrian Improvement Project
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Public Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Milford will take public comment on the
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Military spouses in the First State have a new service to help them land jobs. The Military Spouse Transition Network’s
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Backyard chicken coops were the discussion at a recent Milford City Council meeting as council reviewed updates to conditional uses
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council streamlined the approval process for subdivision of land while also putting an expiration
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council expanded the acreage of the Downtown Development District, a program offered through the
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Milford City Council recently awarded two bids to KCI Technologies for the design and construction of updated streetscapes in downtown
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council was presented with a draft of the updated Strategic Plan prepared by the
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Under Milford City Code, the mayor and the city clerk must officially sign a tax warrant authorizing the city to
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved requests from two developers. Cypress Hall through their parent company Shawnee Farm
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After construction vehicles struck the upper portion of the historic bridge on two separate occasions almost exactly one year apart,
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The Delaware Division of Small Business will offer two webinars to assist businesses in applying for the Encouraging Development, Growth
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According to DelDOT, testing has begun on the Mispillion River drawbridge after months of repairs to the historic structure. The
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The Milford Housing Development Corp. has been awarded a fedral $940,000 federal grant that will allow it to build 24
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Recently, there have been social media comments regarding permit fees in the City of Milford, especially when it comes to
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Parks and Recreation Director Brad Dennehy told Milford City Council at a recent meeting that the new pickleball courts located
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council heard suggestions from Century Engineering to improve traffic flows and pedestrian safety in
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Public Works Director Mike Svaby provided council with an update on the Walnut Street bridge decking project to City Council.
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At a recent meeting, Public Works Director Mike Svaby was questioned by council about continued complaints from constituents about trash
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The Postal Service is reminding customers that metallic mercury and devices containing metallic mercury are always prohibited in the mail
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Milford City Council recently approved a resolution that would include the city in a national Vision Zero program. The main
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