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NWS: Delaware likely to be hit hard by wind and snow

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines, Weather

The entirety of Delaware is under a winter storm watch and the National Weather Service is warning of the possibility of significant snowfall Friday into Saturday. The main threats are anticipated to include high winds which may lead to downed trees and power lines, extreme cold, snow, and minor coastal flooding. A gale warning is also in effect for coastal …

TSD Review Jan 20

Town Square LIVE Weekly Review – Jan. 20, 2022

Sonja FreyTown Square Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Community Delaware animal groups see surge of Betty White challenge donations 10 things not to miss in Delaware Art Museum exhibit closing Jan. 23 Planning Council: If I-95 is capped, what should go there? Division of the Arts announces 2022 fellowship winners Business Cannabis edibles to debut in Delaware in weeks M&T, WSFS, PNC reducing, …

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Bill aims to fine drivers who drive snow and ice covered cars

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

Dover cars and neighborhoods were covered with snow in an early January storm. Photo by Erica Rae/Delaware Community Lens A bill that aims to fine drivers who operate a vehicle without first clearing it of snow and ice — and penalize them further if that snow or ice falls off and causes damage to another vehicle — passed the Delaware …

TSD Review Jan 13

Town Square LIVE Weekly Review – Jan. 13, 2022

Sonja FreyTown Square Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Community $10 million bequest to fund 80 annual Del. Music School scholarships DelDOT to use electronic speed cameras on I-95 construction Food Food & fun: Music, games on menu at many Delaware restaurants Grain to expand with locations in Trolley Square, STAR campus Government To-go alcohol, outdoor dining bill sails through House committee Despite acquittal, …

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Storm may drop 2-6 inches of snow upstate; 6-8 inches downstate

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

This 6 p.m. Sunday map shows the area expected to get the most snow expanded throughout the day.   As schools up and down the state said they would close Monday because of anticipated snow, the National Weather Service on Sunday issued a winter storm warning for Kent and Sussex counties  Monday and winter weather advisory for New Castle County. …

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Traveling for Christmas? Here are some things you should know

Charles MegginsonCulture, Government, Headlines

Photo by Nadezhda/Getty Images. Suspending planned lane closures The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced that it will suspend planned lane closures on I-95, Route 1, US 13, and US 113 to minimize the effect on holiday traffic. The closed lanes will be reopened beginning at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23 and will remain open until 12:01 a.m. on …

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DelDOT announces completion of Route 141 road projects

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Among the projects finalized by DelDOT is a complete reconstruction of the I-95/141 interchange consisting of eight interchange ramps and four bridges. The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced that it has completed its improvements to Route 141 between Newport and New Castle. A press release from the agency called the completion of the projects an “early holiday gift.” The …

TSD Dec 16

Town Square LIVE Weekly Review – December 16, 2021

Sonja FreyTown Square Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Headlines Include: COMMUNITY Odessa holiday tradition returns as foundation beats endowment goal early SPCA brings 75 cats, dogs back from tornado-stricken Kentucky New Catholic bishop to visit four Delaware parishes at Christmas Phase two of I-95 rehabilitation to bring new traffic patterns, closures New Castle Court House Museum to be closed through spring 2022 BUSINESS Wilmington wins …

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Some infrastructure cash to be spent on ‘capping’ 95 in Wilmington

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

State and federal officials gathered near the I-95 rehabilitation project in Wilmington Tuesday to discuss the impact the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill will have on the first state.  Delaware will receive $1.6 billion in funds from the federal infrastructure package. DelDOT Secretary Nicole Majeski said it will be used to ensure that “our roads and bridges are safe and well …

TSD Nov 11

Town Square LIVE Weekly Review – November 11, 2021

Sonja FreyTown Square Live, Weekly Review

Hover over the image below and a gray bar pops up at the bottom—scroll through the pdf, use direction arrows, zoom in or out, download the PDF, or view in full-screen mode. This Week’s Top Headlines Include: COMMUNITY Rockefeller Center tree to cut through Newark Thursday ‘Waitress’ to hit Playhouse with new lead actress, seats – but no pie Delaware …