Redding Consortium Recommends Landmark Merger of Wilmington’s Four Northern School Districts A few dozen interested parents and citizens joined the members of Delaware’s Redding Consortium as they met to render a decision on the redistricting proposal that they would further analyze before sending it to the state Board of Education. After a three-hour meeting marked by cautious debate and a …
Presenters explained that local funding accounts for 29% of school revenue statewide, with the reassessment process increasing property values and leading to significant changes in tax bills. By Brent Burdge, Contributing Journalist, Delaware LIVE DOVER, Del. — On the heels of vocal concerns, even outrage, from both residential and commercial property owners, Delaware’s Reassessment Committee convened Monday. The purpose was …
SEPTA to Close Wilmington Station Ticket Office as Agency Pushes Efficiency, Modernization WILMINGTON, Del. — SEPTA plans to close the staffed ticket office at the Joseph R. Biden Jr. Wilmington Amtrak Station on Dec. 31, 2025, part of a broader effort to streamline operations, reduce overhead, and modernize fare collection — a move the agency says reflects how most riders …
DRBA awards $78.6 million contract for diesel-electric vessel expected to cut emissions, replace aging Cape Henlopen in 2029 NEW CASTLE, Del. — The Delaware River and Bay Authority has taken a major step toward adding a new “green” ferry to the Cape May–Lewes Ferry fleet, awarding a $78.6 million construction contract for a diesel-hybrid vessel expected to begin service later …
The department, referred to as DDVA, formalizes and elevates functions long handled by the state’s Office of Veteran Services and related agencies. WILMINGTON, Del. — Retired Brig. Gen. Karen Berry is stepping into a new role at the center of Delaware’s veterans network as the first director of the Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs, a new cabinet-level department created to …
From Levy Court in Dover, Veterans Memorial Park in New Castle, and hometown posts across all three counties, Delaware Veterans’ Day Tributes underscore a shared message: service and sacrifice WILMINGTON, Del. — A field of more than 450 American flags along the Christina Riverfront is setting the tone for many Delaware Veterans’ Day Tributes, as communities statewide prepare to honor …
Delaware Court of Chancery Delivers Opinion on Split-Rate Property Taxes WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware Court of Chancery has delivered its opinion regarding the Delaware General Assembly’s controversial move to permit split-rate property taxes, upholding the legislature’s authority to enact the law. The ruling marks a significant moment in Delaware’s ongoing debate over property taxation and its impact on residents …
Delaware will fund weekly SNAP loads in November under a State of Emergency signed Oct. 29. WILMINGTON — Delaware families who receive SNAP (food stamps) face a Monday recertification deadline that could interrupt November benefits for households whose certification periods end in October. At the same time, the state has declared a limited State of Emergency, so benefits can continue …
Delaware’s ninth straight rate reduction highlights a continuing success story in controlling costs for businesses. DOVER, Del. (Oct. 23, 2025) — Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro on Thursday announced that workers’ compensation insurance rates will decrease for the ninth consecutive year, effective Dec. 1, marking another win for businesses but raising questions about the long-term effects of how those savings …
{The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement partnered to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 26, 2025, in New Castle County.|Delaware Office of Highway Safety, Delaware State Police and local law enforcement have partnered together to conduct a Driving Under the Influence Checkpoint (DUI) on Friday, Sept. 26, …
Delaware’s 38th annual Coastal Cleanup drew more than 950 volunteers to over 45 sites on Sept. 13, clearing 5,121 pounds of debris from beaches, wetlands, and waterways from Fenwick Island to Battery Park, according to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). Participation held steady from 2024, but this year’s haul was 3,000 pounds heavier. Cigarette butts, food …
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) held a ribbon-cutting for the North Millsboro Bypass on Monday, joined by Governor Matt Meyer, Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay, state legislators, county officials, and local leaders, ahead of the roadway’s official opening later this week. This major project was designed to improve traffic flow, safety, and connectivity in the Millsboro area. “The North …
