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Milford’s Mystery Mega Millions Winner Has Just Weeks to Claim $10,000 Prize

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MILFORD, Del. — A $10,000 Mega Millions prize from a ticket sold in Milford remains unclaimed and is set to expire later this month, according to Delaware Lottery officials. The winning ticket, purchased at the Wawa convenience store at Wawa #851 in Milford, matched four numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Aug. 30, 2024 drawing. Players have exactly one …

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Mixed Rollout for Recreational Marijuana Sales in Delaware as Milford and Seaford Maintain Bans

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MILFORD, Del. — A week after Delaware launched recreational marijuana sales statewide, some cities are embracing the new industry while others are holding the line against it — leaving residents with uneven access depending on where they live. Milford and Seaford remain among the municipalities that have prohibited recreational cannabis sales within city limits, despite the state’s legalization of adult-use …

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Berry Wins Tight Race in RD20 Special Election, Underscoring Importance of Every Vote

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LEWES, Del. (Aug. 5, 2025) — In one of the closest special elections in recent Delaware history, Democrat Alonna Berry narrowly defeated Republican Nikki Miller in Tuesday’s special election for the 20th Representative District, winning by just 121 votes. According to unofficial results released late Tuesday night, Berry received 4,653 votes (50.7%) to Miller’s 4,532 votes (49.3%). The slim margin …

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DuPont Nature Center Hosts ‘Sea Trash’ Learning Event at Slaughter Beach

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MILFORD, Del. — The DuPont Nature Center will host a “Sea Trash” Learning Event on Friday in Slaughter Beach, giving community visitors a chance to protect Delaware’s beautiful coastline while learning about the impact of marine debris. The free event, called “A New Kind of Seasickness: Marine Debris” will be led by staff from the center and will be held …

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Special Election in Delaware’s 20th District: Voters to Decide State Representative Today

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LEWES, Del. (Aug. 5, 2025) — Voters in Delaware’s 20th Representative District are heading to the polls today to elect a new state representative to fill the seat vacated by former Rep. Stell Parker Selby, who resigned in June. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Though special elections typically generate lower turnout than general elections, political observers …

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Nemours Emergency Team Wins Top U.S. Award—Here’s How Nemours Helps Milford Children

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WILMINGTON — The Emergency Department at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware has once again earned national recognition, receiving the prestigious 2025–2028 ENA Lantern Award for its exceptional pediatric emergency care. As one of the few children’s hospitals in the country to hold both Level 1 pediatric trauma and pediatric emergency department designations, the award underscores Nemours’ leadership in safety, quality, and …

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Bryan Scar Band to Close Out Milford’s Summer Concert Series

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MILFORD, Del. — The Milford Public Library will wrap up its 2025 Music in the Park concert series on Wednesday, August 6th, with a double bill of live entertainment featuring the Bryan Scar Band and a special appearance by Lisa Thomas and the Boots on the Ground line dancers. The free event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Milford Library …

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Delaware Energy Expert Sees Pathway to Lower Energy Costs Through Independence, Nuclear Power, and Policy Reform

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  Delaware LIVE | July 28, 2025 Lewes, Delaware:  Delaware could dramatically lower electricity costs for families and businesses by becoming an energy-independent state, according to Dave Stevenson, policy director at the Caesar Rodney Institute. Stevenson outlined a path forward during Monday’s “A Better Delaware” webcast, hosted by former Delaware Attorney General M. Jane Brady. Stevenson proposed a comprehensive strategy …

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Bayhealth Leads as Delaware Confronts Below-Average Cardiovascular Health Outcomes

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Milford stands out with recognized care, despite statewide heart health challenges July 29, 2025 Milford, DE: Delaware continues to face troubling statistics in cardiovascular health, but six hospitals across the state—including two Bayhealth campuses—are being recognized for making measurable progress in improving patient outcomes for heart disease and stroke. The American Heart Association (AHA) named Bayhealth Hospital–Kent Campus and Bayhealth …

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Delaware Artists Encouraged to Apply for State Creative Grants Before August 1st Deadline

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WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware’s creative community has an opportunity to turn talent into funding thanks to the state’s 2026 Individual Artist Fellowship program — but the deadline to apply is fast approaching. Artists must submit their applications by August 1, 2025, through the state’s smARTDE online portal. The Delaware Division of the Arts is awarding competitive grants of $5,000, $8,000, …