WilmU and Code Differently announced their partnership Tuesday.

WilmU, Code Differently team up for 18 credit opportunity in tech

Jarek RutzHeadlines

A new partnership between Wilmington University and a national coding group will provide Delaware residents the opportunity to earn a big chunk of college credits in concentrations like computer science, cybersecurity and data analysis.Ā  The university has partnered with Code Differently, which provides hands-on training and education through coding classes that gives participants the technical and cognitive skills they need …

Freshman duo powers Ursuline past Dover

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

No. 2 seed Ursuline hosted the No. 10 seed Dover senators in the quarter finals of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) girls basketball state championship Monday night at Laffey-McHugh Gymnasium.Ā  The Freshman gaurd duo of Jezelle ā€œGGā€ Banks and Taylor Brown combined for 54 points as the Raiders eliminated the Dover senators DIAA girls basketball state championship. They Defeated …

A proposed law would cap processing fees by car dealers at $475. (Photo by Antoni Shkraba/Pexels)

Bill capping car dealership processing fees head to House

Jarek RutzGovernment, Headlines

Whether it be buying tickets to a favorite artist or sports team, paying a parking ticket, or even gifting a car to a family member, the public is hit with pesky processing fees that inflate their purchase costs. Delaware has no cap on motor vehicle dealer processing fees, which permits dealers to arbitrarily charge whatever amounts they wish leading to …

Great Stuff Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition

Great Stuff: Walk in for a deal, walk out with new friends

Katie KazimirCulture, Headlines

TALLEYVILLE ā€“ The positive vibe inside Great Stuff Savvy Resale & Home store is palpable the moment you walk into this upscale thrift store. In addition to its attractively displayed designer clothing, accessories and house accents, thereā€™s almost always a happy buzz of volunteers, staff and shoppers. Great Stuffā€™s impact is much wider. Its profits ā€“ $170,000 last year ā€“ …

The Delaware definition of "firearm" could soon change.

Task force redefining ā€˜firearmā€™ moves closer to decision

Jarek RutzGovernment, Headlines

A task force charged with updating the stateā€™s definition of ā€œfirearmā€ plans to take one more look next week at the new proposed language. If approved, a bill would be introduced this year proposing the change.Ā  One reason for a new definition is because Delaware has a uniquely general and large definition of a ā€œfirearm,ā€ in which any device that …

SB 219 would penalize those who misrepresent an animal as a service animal $500 on the first offense. (Photo by 24K-Production/iStock Getty Images)

New bill could penalize those lying about service animal

Jarek RutzGovernment, Headlines

A proposed law in Delaware would punish residents who lie about their animal being a service or assistance animal. Sponsored by Sen. Dave Lawson, R- Marydel, and Rep. Danny Short, R-Seaford, Senate Bill 219 would create penalties for misrepresentation of a service animal under the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law and misrepresentation of an assistance animal under the Delaware Fair Housing …

Slip into 1920s with Cured Plateā€™s unique dining experience

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Servers wearing 1920s attire. Light-up menus. Customer-designed charcuterie boards. The Cured Plate, which opened Feb. 13, is providing one of the most unique dining experiences in the area, and itā€™s proven popular with diners in the region. The charcuterie-based restaurant, which sources locally, has not had an empty seat since the doors opened. and customers are posting rave reviews on …

Middletown will perform "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" this November. (Photo by RDNE Stock project/Pexels)

Middletown HS to stage Harry Potter ā€˜Cursed Childā€™ this fall

Jarek RutzCulture, Headlines

The magic of Hogwarts is headed to 27 high schools in America ā€“ including one in the First State. Middletown High School in Appoquinimink School District will be full of wizards and wands Nov. 8-10 as its theater crew of more than 60 students in four performances of J.K. Rowlingā€™s ā€œHarry Potter and the Cursed Child.ā€ ā€œWeā€™re expecting more to …

Middletown advances to the final four with win over Saint Mark’sĀ 

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

(Middletown) Ā  The Middletown Cavaliers used a late first quarter run to grab an 18-11 lead and never look back in a convincing quarterfinal win in front of a sold-out crowd Saturday.Ā  Clyde Frasier, Jack Murdaugh, and Zion Mifflin each made three point shots in the opening eight minutes of play to lead the Cavs effort. Frasier aggressively drove the …

No. 24 seed Smyrna upsets No. 8 Appoquinimink

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

  The Smyrna girls basketball team barely made it into the DIAA tournament. The Eagles as the No. 24 were the final team to qualify. TheyĀ  have made the most of their opportunity by eliminating No. 9 Archmere in the opening round and Friday night they knocked off the 8-seed Appoquinimink 70-62. Up next, a date with the top seed …