A law that would put Delaware in a class with seven other states offering a unique burial method passed the Senate Thursday. House Bill 162, sponsored by Rep. Sean Lynn, D-Dover, opens the doors for cemeteries to begin offering increasingly-popular natural organic reduction after death. Natural organic reduction is the gentle, respectful process that accelerates the decomposition of human remains …
Two bills moving through the General Assembly officially will ban the death penalty in Delaware. Both are sponsored by Sen. Sean Lynn, D-Dover. The state Supreme Court in 2016 ruled that Delawareâs death penalty was unconstitutional and effectively banned it but state laws are still on the books. House Bill 70 would eliminate the death penalty. Instead, it would establish …
One of the champions of improving education in Delaware is resigning from the Wilmington Learning Collaborativeâs governing council. Don Patton, who started both positions in 2022, says he needs to focus on his elected position as president of the Christina School District Board. Also Tuesday night, Laura Burgos, executive director of the collaborative, had some pointed words about the state …
An AC/DC tribute band, a bagpiper, arcade games and trivia contests have been added to the Fan Zone during the Dover Motor Speedwayâs NASCAR weekend April 26-28. These free attractions are part of efforts to give racing fans, particularly those who camp out all weekend, something else to do besides watch the races. Guests will need to pass through the …
It felt like a carnival on 14th Street as Wilmingtonâs Freire Charter School unveiled its $5.3 million athletic center to the public Wednesday night. Students lined up at the popcorn and cotton candy stands as the schoolâs band, cheerleaders, basketball team and dancers thundered through the gym to applause from families, education leaders and government officials. Andrea Robinson, a senior …
State law now requires doctors to report people who have medical conditions that may cause them to lose consciousness to the Department of Motor Vehicles. They can lose their licenses as a result and end up in a months-long battle that drags the doctor in as they fight to get it back. House Bill 314, which unanimously cleared the House …
Golfing season doesnât have to be restricted to warm summer days with perfect weather. A golfing tee designed by three students in the Appoquinimink School District is specially crafted to hold up in cold conditions and not break. The seniors at Appo High â Dylan Everett, Brodie Neubauer, Lucas Karpinski â who created it were granted a provisional patent this …
Lee Mikles has a dizzying list of what he thinks about every day. The co-founder of OMG Hospitality restaurant group is focusing on the April launch of a new Grain menu that leans into comfort food that reminds guests of their childhood memories. Heâs also trying to pay more attention to the costs of food and labor while preserving the …
The weather outside this week feels like spring which means that the spring sports season will kick off on March 18th. Last year we saw Middletown and Archmere take home state champion trophies in girls soccer. The teams have been practicing for almost 3 weeks and are ready to start the season. The preseason top 10âs in girls soccer has …
Drivers who don’t move over for emergency vehicles would face stricter penalties under House Bill 329. The bill passed through the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Tuesday and now moves to the House ready list for a floor vote. HB 329 addresses the growing concern over the safety of emergency responders by increasing the penalties for drivers that …
