DNREC seeking volunteers for 38th Delaware Coastal Cleanup

DELAWARE - Registration is now open for the 38th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, scheduled for September 13th at more than 45 sites across the state.  The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host the annual event from 9 …

Lanes reopen on I-71 South in Delaware County following injury crash

The Ohio State Highway Patrol said an injury crash occurred on I-71 South near Lewis Center Road. COLUMBUS, Ohio — A crash on Interstate 71 South in Delaware County left several lanes closed Sunday evening. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said an injury …

Delaware ranks among top 3 states in the country for fishing

There’s a new dog on campus at the University of Delaware, and she’s working for the police

The new member of the University of Delaware police department trotted into the office, wearing a sign that beckoned: I’m friendly. Please pet me. Patti, an affable yellow Labrador retriever, is Police Cpl. Jamel Howard’s newest partner. The dog was …

Delaware artists need community as much as community needs artists 

A.T. Moffet In June I was invited back to my alma mater, the University of Oregon, to give the commencement address to the School of Music & Dance. It was an honor to celebrate the milestone with the graduates. The experience prompted me to think …

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Efforts made to improve safety on Main Street in Newark, Delaware ahead of fall semester

Efforts made to improve safety on Main Street in Newark, Delaware ahead of fall semester NEWARK, Delaware (WPVI) -- The city of Newark, Delaware is improving safety on busy Main Street before college students arrive for the fall semester. The safety …

Delaware public safety leaders attend roundtable to discuss gun violence prevention efforts

Congresswoman Sarah McBride hosted a gun safety roundtable with former Arizona lawmaker Gabby Giffords and Delaware public safety leaders to discuss how the state can continue trending downwards in gun-related crime. Executive Director of Coalition for a …

What NOAA, Old Farmer's Almanac say about Delaware's fall weather

We have six more weeks until the official start of fall, though recent cooler nights have been giving a slight taste of autumn. That said, daytime temperatures have still been solidly in the 80s, and with the forecast estimating some days reaching 90 or …

Unemployment claims in Delaware rise

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Delaware have increased compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 259 in the week ending Aug. 2, up from 243 the week before, …