The 54th Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games was held at the University of Delaware over the weekend, with more than a thousand athletes and Unified partners competing in six different sports at this year’s games. This year’s competitions included swimming, track & field, bocce, tennis, softball, and powerlifting. Although organizers were disappointed they were not able to finish all competitions …
A Newark woman has been arrested and charged with filing a false report after allegedly fabricating the kidnapping of her 3-year-old daughter, Nola Dinkins, which prompted an Amber Alert and multi-agency overnight search. On Tuesday evening, police responded to the 500 block of Gender Road after 31-year-old Darrian Randle reported that Nola had been abducted at gunpoint by an unknown …
WILMINGTON — The Wilmington City Council on Thursday narrowly voted down a controversial rent stabilization ordinance after a tense debate and emotional public comment period, triggering outrage from residents and a brief disruption of the meeting. The ordinance, introduced by Council Member Shané Darby, would have capped annual rent increases at the greater of 5% or the Consumer Price Index …
The First State’s finest dogs are getting a new task. The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) plans to redeploy all canine units across the state exclusively for contraband detection. The transition marks a significant change from the department’s longstanding use of patrol-focused K-9s for facility security and crowd control. The shift is part of a broader initiative to improve safety …
WILMINGTON— Organizers of the Ladybug Music Festival announced Thursday that all outdoor performances scheduled for Friday, May 30, will be moved indoors to The Queen Theater due to expected rain. The event, originally planned for the 400–500 blocks of Market Street, will continue as a free community festival with all scheduled artists, vendors, and food offerings. READ: Ladybug Music Festival …
WILMINGTON —On Thursday, Wilmington City Council voted to approve a new property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, as residents and lawmakers grappled with the fallout of a controversial reassessment conducted by Tyler Technologies. The approved ordinance establishes a bifurcated tax rate of 3.7413M for residential properties and 5.8276M for commercial properties for fiscal year 2025–2026. The city says …
The Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens with intellectual disABILITIES (DFRC) announced the high school seniors selected to play in the 69th DFRC Blue-Gold All★Star Football Game, scheduled for Friday, June 20, 2025, at the University of Delaware football stadium. This year’s game will feature 80 student-athletes from across the state, chosen not only for their athletic ability but for their leadership …
Delaware hunters achieved a historic milestone during the 2024-25 hunting season, setting new state records for both wild turkey and white-tailed deer harvests, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced Tuesday. This marks the first time in state history that record harvests for both species have been recorded in the same season — a reflection, officials say, …
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The polls are closed, and the results are in for the 2025 Delaware school board elections. In this year’s races, 48 Delawareans competed for 28 open seats, with 16 of Delaware’s 19 school districts holding an election. Last year, 16 candidates campaigned for seven open seats in seven districts. School board …
It’s that time of year again, and with voter turnout historically bad – sub 10% – education experts urge the public to participate in Tuesday’s school board elections. “Tomorrow’s school board elections are a powerful opportunity for Delawareans to shape the future of public education,” said Julia Keleher, executive director of First State Educate. “The leaders we choose will guide …
In a major move to improve public health and reduce healthcare spending, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer announced Tuesday the creation of the Delaware Food is Medicine Committee, a new statewide initiative that aims to integrate nutrition into the healthcare system. The committee, which will operate under the Delaware Council on Farm & Food Policy, is designed to promote health equity, …
WILMINGTON — Building on its recent vote to regulate where marijuana businesses can operate in the city, Wilmington City Council unanimously passed a resolution urging the Delaware General Assembly to authorize a local excise tax of up to 3% on recreational marijuana sales. The move follows Council’s earlier passage of Ordinance 25-013, which amended Chapter 48 of the City Code …
