
Delaware
Overdose deaths up: Delaware sets another record in 2021
The vast majority of Delaware’s 515 overdose deaths involved the synthetic pain reliever fentanyl. The death toll is the highest in state history.
19 hours ago
University of Delaware reinstates mask mandate just days before graduation
COVID cases on campus are up nearly 60% in the past month. As a result, the semester will end with students and staff required to mask up.
2 days ago
Marijuana veto: Gov. Carney refuses to sign legislation making recreational pot use legal
Carney vetoes a bill passed earlier this month that would have allowed recreational marijuana use in the First State. He says it’s not in the state’s best interest.
2 days ago
Making movies more accessible: Delaware cinemas now offer films with open captions
Several cineplexes across the state have collectively agreed to make movies more accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing.
2 days ago
Wilmington passes budget with property tax hike, but mayor says it doesn’t do enough
Wilmington approved the city’s first property tax hike in five years, but Mayor Mike Purzycki says it doesn’t do enough to raise revenue and could lead to layoffs.
6 days ago
Philly ‘spraygrounds’ open a week early ahead of possible record temps
Temperatures in several places are expected to break daily records, with high humidity. Remember to stay hydrated and be careful working outside.
6 days ago
Bill to create marijuana market in Delaware falls short again in House
The regulatory piece of the legalization effort would tax all sales of marijuana at 15%. It failed in large part because one supporter missed the vote.
7 days ago
372 code violations: Wilmington condemns apartment block, forcing dozens of tenants into shelters
Inspectors descended on Adams Street after a brick wall collapsed between two of seven buildings owned by landlord A.J. Pokorny.
1 week ago
LadyBug Music Festival returns to Wilmington, where female artists will be front and center
LadyBug Music Festival founder Gayle Dillman talks about challenges women still face in the music business, advice for artists, and what to expect at the festival this year.
1 week ago
Listen 5:58The brick building was once a one-room schoolhouse, and the only one local Black students could attend. Now it’s part of the National Park Service.
1 week ago
Listen 1:27Delaware Gov. Carney tests positive for COVID-19, says his symptoms are mild
The governor says he’s “feeling well” but will follow CDC guidelines and work remotely. Cases and hospitalizations have risen sharply since late March.
1 week ago
Damaged Delaware beaches face long restoration process
Spring storms have caused significant sand loss for some Delaware beaches, especially in hardest hit South Bethany.
1 week ago
The legislation would wipe out the $100 fees for having a public defender and for being on probation. Other assessments would be studied for possible elimination.
1 week ago
Delaware loses commercial airline service
The state’s on-again/off-again relationship with commercial airlines is about to be off again. Frontier Airlines plans to end the state’s only commercial flights in June.
2 weeks ago
The April 20 traffic stop and search has generated national media coverage. University President Tony Allen says the police engaged in misconduct.
2 weeks ago