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
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 āGGā Banks and Taylor Brown combined for 54 points as the Raiders eliminated the Dover senators DIAA girls basketball state championship. They Defeated …
Bill capping car dealership processing fees head to House
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: Walk in for a deal, walk out with new friends
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, thereās almost always a happy buzz of volunteers, staff and shoppers. Great Stuffās impact is much wider. Its profits ā $170,000 last year ā …
Task force redefining āfirearmā moves closer to decision
A task force charged with updating the stateās definition of āfirearmā 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 āfirearm,ā in which any device that …
New bill could penalize those lying about service animal
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 Plateās unique dining experience
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 itās 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 HS to stage Harry Potter āCursed Childā this fall
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. Rowlingās āHarry Potter and the Cursed Child.ā āWeāre expecting more to …
Middletown advances to the final four with win over Saint Mark’sĀ
(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
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 …