Delaware’s average of new positive cases dropped to 20.6%, a full 10 percentage points down from last week, as the number of vaccinated people creeped closer to President Biden’s goal of 70% of those eligible for shots. The Delaware Division of Public Health also said Friday that 13 deaths were reported last week, 11 of them from a …
State vaccine campaign will use prizes, drawing for $302,000
Delaware is upping the ante to get people vaccinated as case rates continue to drop. On Tuesday, the state announced it was launching DE Wins!, a public education and incentive program aimed at increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates in Delaware. “Our goal is to reach 70 percent of vaccinated adults in Delaware in the coming weeks, and to continue vaccinating …
Carney: All unemployment payments are temporary; look for a job
He said those on unemployment are required to look for a job and the state will look at that
Bill to ban gun magazines of more than 17 rounds passes House committee
A bill that would ban gun magazines of more than 17 rounds passed the Delaware House Judiciary Committee Tuesday afternoon. A companion bill, which would require a permit and gun training before being allowed to buy a gun, will be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee May 11 at noon. The Tuesday vote followed three-and-one-half hours of discussion. The …
Finally getting out to dine? Try these places in Wilmington
While Wilmington’s city life took a hit during the pandemic, the dining scene has soldiered forward. If you’re feeling more confident — or fully vaccinated — now is the time to check out what’s been happening over the past year. Some places are open, and some plan to open in the months ahead. Le Cavalier Unless you’ve …
Town Square LIVE Weekly Review: Jan. 14, 2021
Town Square LIVE Weekly Review: Jan. 14, 2021 Open the Weekly Review Here This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Community Natural Museum closes for year to reopen with new focus Forecaster: Pandemic restrictions will be forgotten quickly as people seek normalcy Carney deploys Delaware National Guard to D.C. This is what a mass vaccination event looks like Government 151st General Assembly opens …