Secretary Holodick weighed the pros and cons of Delaware's SAT requirement.

Should Vo-techs do away with the SAT tests?

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Delaware Secretary of Education Mark Holodick wondered aloud Thursday night about whether it’s effective for Vo-tech students who are focused on a pathway to a job to have to take the Scholastic Assessment Test. The State Board of Education was discussing assessments and accountability when Holodick began talking about the SATs.  The SATs have been around for almost a century …

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In the town too big for one state sits Frances E. Nunvar Stadium

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

This is  a series looking at Delaware stadiums and gyms, and the experience gamegoers will have at them. We told you about the best stadium atmosphere upstate, now we head to the furthest school south in Delaware and the cozy confines of Frances E. Nunvar Stadium, where the Delmar Wildcats play. Many know how tough a road trip to Delmar …

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BPG breaks ground on 61-apartment building in Wilmington

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The Buccini/Pollin Group Inc. broke ground Friday morning on Humble Park, its latest residential development in downtown Wilmington. Located at the intersection of 4th and Market Streets, the multi-family community will bring 61 apartments to 317 N., Market St. in the summer of 2024. Designed by Digsau, the $16 million development will span three buildings increasing from four to six stories …

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Wilmington Children’s Chorus heads to Germany, Austria

Staff WriterCulture, Headlines

   Members of the Wilmington Children’s Chorus are bound for Wilmington’s sister city of Fulda, Germany on the first leg of a two-week tour. This exchange marks the 12-year anniversary of the collaboration between the chorus their counterpart in Fulda, Germany, the Jugendsinfonieorchester Fulda (Fulda Youth Orchestra) and the sixth cultural exchange. The first trip occurred in 2011, when 30 …

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Laurel ends drought winning Major Boys District 3 championship

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

  Seaford – Webster defines destiny as “a predetermined course of events held to be an irresistible power.” Many in the Laurel fan base on Thursday night talked about how the Boys Major baseball team was a team of destiny or at the very least 29 years without a championship was long enough. Solid defense, aggressive baserunning and a strong pitching …

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UD celebrates topping off of Building X

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

Scattered rain didn’t stop the University of Delaware from raising the final beam into place for its $165 million new Building X Thursday evening. Imagined as a hub for science research and classes, the building is on track to be completed and open to the public in fall 2024. The ceremony ended up getting downsized because of rain and because …

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Fancy a low-digit Delaware hunting license? Enter State Fair raffle

Staff WriterGovernment, Headlines

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control  will give away a low digit hunting license during its first-ever hunting license raffle. A raffle ticket will be given to any Delaware resident hunter who buys a 2023/2024 license at the DNREC Building at the Delaware State Fair between opening day, Thursday, June 20, and noon July 27. The winner’s name …

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Tips to avoid heat stroke emergencies this summer

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Health

Delaware challenge: take a walk outside for 15 minutes and try not to sweat – mission impossible. In the heart of the summer season, the Delaware Division of Public Health warns First State residents – and their animal companions – to beware of extreme heat conditions that cause serious threats to health.  “Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to …

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Delaware Live’s top football games this fall

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

With the fall high school sports season around the corner we wanted to give you an early list of our top games. Below are my 15 football games that are a must watch this upcoming fall season.  Football 3A Games to Watch:   Smyrna @ Sallies on September 22nd:  Sallies has a new coach that will lead to a more …

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More Mexican restaurants headed to Newark, Dover

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

When it comes to Delaware’s dining scene, there is rarely has a slow news day, and that’s been particularly true this summer.  There are new restaurants in the works, and plenty of opportunities to try new foods. More Mexican In fall, Greg Vogely, owner of two Delaware Drip CafĂ© locations, plans to open Roja & Verde Taqueria next to the …