There is significant evidence that early detection is the best tool in fighting breast cancer, as cancers caught early are more likely to be localized. Unfortunately, breast cancer statistics indicate that there is a higher incidence of death among women of color, especially black women, who are diagnosed with breast cancer. “Delaware ranks number one in black women diagnosed with …
Although they are not traditional district schools, Delaware’s charter schools are still public, which means they will be affected by any changes from the long-awaited funding assessment released last week. The $700,000 report by the American Institutes for Research was required as part of a settlement of a lawsuit charging the state was not adequately or fairly educating children. Now …
The girls basketball season enters the final week before the Chrotmas holiday and the holiday tournaments start next week. I am looking forward to seeing how these teams fare before they get into their conference schedule in January. Ursuline freshmen Jezelle Banks scored a career high 29 points in their 79-67 win over Bonita Vista High (CA) over the …
The Boy’s basketball season enters the final week before the Chrotmas holiday and the holiday tournaments start next week. I am looking forward to seeing how these teams fare before they get into their conference schedule in January. The Henlopen North and South both kicked off their conference schedule last week as they play each team in the conference …
School discipline – a hot topic that has brought parents out to school district meetings to share their child’s experiences – came up again Monday night in Milford. This time, the conversation focused on discipline data from this school year that was reviewed during the monthly board meeting. As expected, there have been much more incidents at the secondary level …
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If you’re hitting the road for Christmas, you’re not alone. Nearly a third of the state’s population is expected to travel 50 miles or more by car for the year-end holidays. Here’s what to know about Christmas in the First State a week away from the holiday: Travel The 330,000 Delawareans traveling is an increase of 2.6% over last year, …
Have you ever wondered why roasted chestnuts, cookies, eggnog and other foods are popular during the holiday season? Many of these traditional foods are the highlight of the holidays for some with most only available between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Much of the reason for that is how the tradition began in the first place. Roasted poultry is often …
The holiday season is supposed to be a festive, happy time, bringing joy and peace. However, for many people, the holidays can also be frantic, chaotic and stressful. There are tips that can help you avoid feeling stressed, overwhelmed or even becoming sick over the holidays, according to Bayhealth primary care physician Shailly Saini. “It’s important for people to practice …
On Thursday, December 14, the Wreaths Across America convoy, consisting of approximately 15 tractor trailers carrying wreaths to be placed on the graves of veterans, traveled through Milford. The convoy began in Maine and ended its tour in Arlington National Cemetery. The day began with a ceremony in Middletown before the convoy traveled past Dover Air Force Base, through Milford …
