A $20 million grant will help Delaware pay for a new eco-friendly ship to add to its Cape May-Lewes Ferry fleet. Money from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Delaware River and Bay Authority to replace a more than 40-year-old diesel engine ferry that serves passengers who travel between Lewes, Delaware and Cape May, New Jersey with a diesel-hybrid …
Delawareans hoping to get one last taste of the ocean this summer have to avoid three state beaches to do so. Officials from Dewey Beach, Fenwick Island and Rehoboth Beach have announced that swimming is temporarily off limits due to “discovery of medical waste” that has washed up on the beaches. “Out of an abundance of caution, the ocean has …
The premier teacher in the First State will be named next month. On Oct. 15, the state will announce the 2025 Delaware Teacher of the Year. All 19 school districts will nominate a teacher, who submits a detailed application exemplifying their teaching philosophy. One teacher will represent the state’s 24 charter schools. Five Delaware Department of Education staff members and …
Delawareans have their first chance to skip the long lines and submit their early vote for the Sept. 10 primary elections Wednesday. Round 1 of early voting is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. everyday through Saturday. Following Labor Day weekend, there’s a second round of early voting from Tuesday, Sept. 3, though Sunday, Sept. 8. RELATED: Delaware’s guide to …
A holiday that celebrates the contributions of American workers also marks the unofficial end of summer. Labor Day was first celebrated on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, and in 1887, Oregon became the first state making a law to recognize the day. On June 24, 1894, Congress passed an act making the holiday the first Monday in September. …
There’s been four bank robberies throughout the First State since the end of April, something the Delaware State Police say they have taken notice of. However, the overall number of bank robberies this year is lower compared to the same period last year, said India Sturgis, spokesperson for the organization. “We continue to thoroughly investigate each incident and work closely …
As Delaware students head back to school, a state task force dedicated to keeping their environment positive had a major focus on family engagement and funding. The 24-member Student Behavior and School Climate Task Force, made of government and educational officials as well as school behavioral specialists and resource officers, first heard a presentation from Kendall Massett, executive director of …
The Sussex County Veterans Treatment Court will celebrate a milestone Thursday as its 100th participant graduates. Veterans Treatment Court is generally available to veterans who are charged with nonviolent felonies and misdemeanors. Participants must attend regular court status conferences, participate in the development of their treatment plans, engage in community groups as required and cooperate with veteran mentors. Many in …
The state’s 24th charter school celebrated the upcoming Sept. 3 with a ceremony Thursday morning. The Bryan Allen Stevenson School Of Excellence (BASSE) is located in Sussex County’s Georgetown, and after delaying its opening for a year due to low enrollment, the school is all set to operate for the 2024-2025 school year. RELATED: Bryan Allen Stevenson charter wins state …
Caesar Rodney High School senior Sage Sawhney has always had a passion for service and promoting student well-being, and he hopes to carry that into a new position at the state level. Sawhney thought he had no shot being selected among a pool of nearly 50 applicants to be the lone student representative on the Delaware State Board of Education. …
