The third gun safety law was signed by NCCo. Executive Matt Meyer Thursday. (Photo from iStock Getty Images)

Meyer signs third gun law for NCCo 

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer on Thursday signed one final piece of gun safety legislation in his tenure. And the head of a gun rights group says it’s just another Democrat move to restrict those rights. Meyer, the Democrat nominee for Delaware governor, enacted Ordinance 24-084, which will restrict where future firearm retail businesses can be located within the …

The new My-NCC app guides users through several pages to report concerns about New Castle County parks.

New NCCo app lets users report problems at parks

Ken MammarellaHeadlines, Government

Users of New Castle County’s 250 or so parks now have a free app for reporting non-emergency maintenance concerns about them. “Just snap a photo and submit it using the app,” the county writes on the introductory page for the My-NCC app. “Requests are automatically added to our work order system, allowing our teams to respond quickly and efficiently,” the …

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County sues former Hope Center operator Hersha Hospitality

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

New Castle County is suing Hersha Hospitality Management for damages in the high hundreds of thousands of dollars, claiming they occurred during its control of the Hope Center. A lawsuit filed Monday in Delaware Superior Court seeks compensation for the damages caused by Hersha’s breach of its property management agreement. “New Castle County is fully committed to ensuring the health, …

TSD Review Sept 12

TownSquareLIVE Weekly Review – September 12, 2024

Sonja FreyTown Square Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Stories Include Get down on it with Kool & the Gang at the Grand Gala You KNOW your little needs a photo with a Fairy Fest unicorn Meyer, Gay, McBride, Carney win Dem nominations; Ramone wins GOP Here are the nominees for Delaware Teacher of the Year Dominant second half propels Salesianum to shutout win Click on …

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Meyer, Gay, McBride, Carney win Dem nominations; Ramone wins GOP

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

Matt Meyer handily won the three-way race for the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday, besting Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long 47% to 37%,, according to unofficial election results.. Former DNREC secretary Collin O’Mara had about 15% of the vote. Ultimately more people didn’t vote for Meyer than did, with Hall-Long’s and O’Mara’s tally beating Meyer by about 4,000 votes. As Meyer …

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Delaware primary voting: eyes on governor, mayor races

Jarek RutzGovernment

  Michael Rodriguez of Newark thought Delaware’s two leading gubernatorial candidates – Matt Meyer and Bethany Hall-Long – led campaigns that were too distasteful to vote for.  So the 34-year-old voted for environmentalist Colin O’Mara in Tuesday’s primary elections at North Star Elementary School in Hockessin.  “I’m a Democrat, but I absolutely respect bipartisanship,” he said. “I think that’s the …

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Del. primary is Tuesday, with early voting until Sunday

Ken MammarellaHeadlines, Government

Delaware’s primary is Tuesday, Sept. 10, featuring dozens of races pitting Republicans against Republicans and Democrats against Democrats. Some people have already voted via absentee ballots and in early voting. RELATED: Elections error changed registration for 750 Delaware voters  The marquee vote is the Democratic primary for governor, which features two well-known figures – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer …

Delaware candidates want their campaign signs to stand out. (Ken Mammarella photo)

What gov, lt gov candidates want to say in campaign signs

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

  Campaign signs are all about name recognition. Even when they’re placed to catch the attention of drivers waiting at red lights or stop signs, there’s not much time to absorb more than a few words. True, bigger signs may have a photo or more words. IN THE NEWS: Ursuline plans adjacent performing arts, community space DelawareLive reached out to …

TSD Review Aug 1

TownSquareLIVE Weekly Review – August 1, 2024

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This Week’s Top Stories Include Dionne, Disney Jr., ‘Sopranos’ cast star in Grand season  Creative economy makes $3.7B; group plans to raise that  No charges expected in Unemployment Insurance theft Deadline to register to vote in primaries is Aug. 17 2 districts, 2 charters share $185,478 for rural education MOT Majors All Stars advance to Mid Atlantic Regional Click on …

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Matt Meyer calls for federal investigation of Hall-Long finances

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

This story has been updated to reflect that Meyer said an investigation is needed to see if any federal finance laws have been broken, not federal campaign laws. New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer on Monday called for a federal investigation of the finances of fellow gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long. He’s the latest to react to an independent …