Milford seniors recognized as Secretary of Education scholars

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Two Milford High School students were recognized by Secretary of Education Mark Holodick as 2024 Secretary of Education Scholars. Carley Mackert and Jorja Willey both received the recognition at a dinner in Dover where 91 other students were also recognized from schools around the state. “This represents one of the highest academic achievements a student can earn in a Delaware …

Updated state landlord/tenant guide could become law

Jarek RutzGovernment, Headlines

After some healthy discussion, a bill creating a one-stop guide for both tenants and landlords is on its way to the House floor. House Bill 381, sponsored by Rep. Kim Williams, D-Marshallton, requires the Delaware Real Estate Commission to create a comprehensive, statewide rights and responsibilities guide for landlords and tenants.  The seven representatives present in the House Housing Committee …

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Advances in mammography among Breast Cancer Update topics

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

  The use of artificial intelligence in screening for breast cancers and a little used technique that can efficiently and economically find cancers in women at high risk for that cancer are  among the topics to be tackled during the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s annual update in May. Dr. Jacqueline Holt, medical director of the Delaware Imaging Network, says that …

Safe School Zone law moves on days after DSU fatal shooting

Jarek RutzGovernment, Headlines

Just days after a fatal shooting of an 18-year-old woman on Delaware State University’s campus, the state General Assembly moved on with a bill creating felonies for people with guns in Safe School Zones. House Bill 311, sponsored by Rep. Cyndie Romer, D-Newark, adds post-secondary colleges and universities to the Safe School Zone criminal offense. That means any person who …

Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash in Newark

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The Delaware State Police continues to investigate a Newark area hit-and-run crash that occurred last week after the 53-year-old pedestrian died from injuries sustained in the crash. On April 16, 2024, […]
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Superstars in Business Application is Open to All Delaware Small Businesses & Nonprofits

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The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC) and its Small Business Alliance (SBA) are seeking applicants for the Marvin S. Gilman Superstars in Business awards, which celebrate Delaware small businesses and nonprofits for their model approaches to managing their organization, developing their employees, and supporting their communities.   The awards program shines a light on the significant role that Delaware’s …

DNREC Launches Online Flood Planning Tool

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The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Climate, Coastal, and Energy and Division of Watershed Stewardship have launched I-ADAPT, the Individual Adaptation Decision And Planning Tool, to help Delawareans become more resilient to climate hazards, particularly flooding.