Delaware

July 18–21: Ice Cream Day in Philly, Dave Matthews Band in N.J. and “Julius Caesar” in Delaware are among this weekend’s highlights.

After a football coach in southern Del. saw his athlete devouring four bags of chips, he looked to introduce better snack options for student athletes.

The Third Circuit affirmed the district court’s rejection of a stay. The legality of Delaware’s assault weapons ban is still being litigated.

The alleged crime did not involve a student in Brandywine School District, where psychologist John Arnold has provided students with emotional support since 2021.

Some Delaware officials say they’re concerned about political violence. But others say it’s not a reason to isolate from dealing with the public.

State officials say letting medical providers begin growing marijuana this fall will let the retail industry open in April. Others say it gives them an unfair boost.

After an in-depth assessment of the trail system, First State National Historical Park identified the need to add and close several trails for user safety.

Delaware will be the first place the Smart Shopper app will be available. About 13% of state residents receive federal food assistance.

The bill started with a focus on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history but expanded to include all ethnic groups.

The president of the Christina School Board has tried to dismiss the superintendent for months. But he declined to give the reasons.

July 11 - 14: Blobfest in the Philly burbs, Christopher Cross in N.J., and the Shady Grove Music Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

Price increase speculated to take effect August 1 at the earliest.

While clean energy advocates applaud the move, some residents are concerned about environmental impacts and how the turbines will spoil ocean views.

The endangered Atlantic sturgeon once thrived in the Philly region, but only 250 are left in the Delaware River. Advocates plan to sue under the Endangered Species Act.

A state probe targets Code Purple Kent County, whose leader gave gubernatorial candidate Bethany Hall-Long $1,200. She co-chairs the panel that gives grants.