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. …
Ring in 2023 with these events and tips
As 2022 nears its end, here’s what to know about celebrating the new year in the First State: Road safety Gas prices in Delaware are the lowest they’ve been since October 2021, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic, a regional travel agency. However, AAA predicts traffic will be minimal on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Still, the state’s Office of …
Labor Day weekend in Delaware: Here’s what to know
With the Labor Day weekend’s official end to summer comes slightly cooler temperatures, cheaper gas and lots of chances for fun, whether it’s homemade or public. AAA Mid-Atlantic expects travel to return to near pre-COVID levels with families getting their last bit of vacation in before school starts. Weather for Labor Day weekend On Saturday, the temperature in Delaware beach …
Storm may drop 2-6 inches of snow upstate; 6-8 inches downstate
This 6 p.m. Sunday map shows the area expected to get the most snow expanded throughout the day. As schools up and down the state said they would close Monday because of anticipated snow, the National Weather Service on Sunday issued a winter storm warning for Kent and Sussex counties Monday and winter weather advisory for New Castle County. …
Monday snow expected to hit downstate harder than up
In what might be 2022’s first understatement, the National Weather Service announced Sunday morning there had been “a large change” in the forecast overnight. According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm on Monday is expected to drop 1 to 2 inches of snow in upper New Castle County, 3 to 4 inches from Bear to Smyrna, 4 to …