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

Staff WriterDelaware State Police, Police & Fire, RSS

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

Staff WriterBusiness, Police & Fire, RSS, RSS-Business

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

Staff WriterCulture, Police & Fire, RSS-Culture

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.

While those in the hearing acknowledged most tow companies are operating in an ethical way, some have poor practices that HB 351 would seek to prevent.

Tow companies with predatory practices under heat

Jarek RutzGovernment, Headlines

A bill aimed at cracking down on predatory practices from towing companies flew through the House Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee meeting Tuesday. House Bill 351, sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski, D-Newark, creates the following requirements for the towing and storage of vehicles without the consent of the owner or operator:  Photographic evidence must be taken to document the …

Parson Thorne Mansion undergoing renovations

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Thanks to recent grants as well as funding from the State of Delaware, Parson Thorne Mansion, also known as Silver Hill, is undergoing significant renovations. The mansion, which was believed to be constructed in the early 1700s, is one of the oldest structures in Milford. In 1961, James Richard Draper gifted the home to the Milford Historical Society. “We have …