The AIR report on Delaware's school funding system should be given to the state by the end of December.

Ed. leaders discuss equity ahead of December funding report

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Two dozen leaders from state and national educational organizations on Monday got a sneak peek of potential recommendations on how Delaware should fund schools.  A report by the American Institutes for Research, being paid for by the Delaware Department of Education and designed to help guide state recommendations on changing the way schools are funded is expected to be released …

Delmarva Power says its rate for gas will drop 18% in November. (Pexels photo by Andrea Piacquadio)

Delmarva Power cuts gas cost rate by 18%

Ken MammarellaBusiness, Headlines

Higher water rates were announced this year for customers of Artesian, Veolia and Wilmington, and so a rate reduction from another utility is pleasant news for Delawareans. Starting in November, Delmarva Power is lowering the gas cost rate by 18 percent. It said that it’s its second decrease this year. Based on this adjusted rate, a residential gas customer, using …

The Junior League of Wilmington is planning a full-scale Whale of a Sale on Nov. 4. These shoppers were at a mini-sale last year. (Courtesy of Taylor Drainer)

Whale of a Sale returns Saturday after 4-year hiatus

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

The Whale of a Sale – which the Junior League of Wilmington calls Delaware’s largest garage sale – returns Saturday, Nov. 4 for the first time in four years. “It’s a little bit of work, but it’s so rewarding, ” league president Taylor Drainer said last month. “We have fun hanging around with friends, and we enjoy helping parents find …

Students pursuing UD's new graduate AI certificate must complete 9 credits with at least a B-.

UD launches graduate certificate on artificial intelligence

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

The University of Delaware is now offering a certificate for graduate students focused on artificial intelligence.  The program requires nine credits in classes designed to teach artificial Intelligence, a rapidly evolving field that has been integrated into many facets of everyday life, the economy and education.  Students in the program will have to complete three classes of the nine offered, …

Rahshan LaMons attempts a run during their game against St Elizabeths

LaMons and Stamper lead Tatnall to victory

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Rahshan LaMons and Micah Stamper led the way for the No. 1 ranked 3A Tatnall Hornets in a commanding victory over St Elizabeths. LaMons and his fellow Hornets teammates spoiled the Vikings homecoming by winning by a margin that forced a running clock.    LaMons and Stamper accounted for all six touchdowns in a 41-6 route over the Vikings. Ironically …

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Time to trash expired meds and reduce drug overdose deaths

Ken MammarellaHealth, Government, Headlines

With Delaware’s 25th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day coming up Saturday, Oct. 28, the state says it sees signs that discarding expired or unused medication is one arrow in its arsenal to reducing addiction and deaths from drug overdoses. Among other things, the Delaware Division of Public Health pointed to: Delaware has dropped in the ranking of overdose deaths per capita. …

This Futuro house in Kent County might soon be on the National Register of Historic Place. (Image Courtesy of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs)

In Kent, a futuristic addition to historic register?

Ken MammarellaCulture, Government, Headlines

A saucer-shaped house built in 1969 and located outside Houston, Delaware, since 1977, looks like something out of the future. And it might soon be included on the National Register of Historic Places. The Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation recently voted to move forward with a nomination for the Futuro house owned by Barney and Carol Vincelette. The …

UD Students for Justice in Palestine

UD rally calls for ceasefire in Gaza, justice for Palestine

Betsy PriceHeadlines, Government

A rally organized by the University of Delaware Students for Justice in Palestine listened to calls for a ceasefire and expressions of grief for those killed during the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks and Israel’s retaliation in Gaza. “We come together to reaffirm our commitment to a peaceful and just resolution, one that upholds the rights and dignities of all parties …

The Delaware City Fire Company has invested in ballistic gear and trauma kits.

Del. City Fire trains for shootings, invests in ballistic gear

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

Delaware City Fire Co. wants to make sure the town’s 2,000 residents are protected in the case of an active shooter emergency.  The fire company has been collaboratively training with other state law enforcement agencies, fire departments, Emergency Medical Services and emergency management groups. The first responders said in a press release that additional training is in response to a …

Melissa Tracy has the chance to win $1 million as she has been named one of 10 finalists for the 2023 Global Teacher Prize.

Odyssey teacher is lone American finalist for $1M global prize

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Melissa Tracy, a social studies teacher at Odyssey Charter School in Wilmington, is one of 10  finalists – and the only U.S. one – for the $1 million 2023 Global Teacher Prize. “I just feel so privileged to even be in the company of the other educators from all around the world,” Tracy said Thursday. Tracy seemed to still be …