A roundabout is one option for the intersection of Marsh Road and Baynard Boulevard in North Wilmington. (Ken Mammarella photo)

Could Marsh Road get a roundabout?

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

“Heard from an impacted neighbor there is a roundabout going in at Baynard Blvd and Marsh Rd,” a post on Facebook began. “Anyone have additional insights or information on the details?” This being a well-connected Delaware, it took just 10 hours for official insights. IN THE NEWS: Ursuline plans adjacent performing arts, community space “A roundabout is one of the …

Ruth Briggs King

Ruth Briggs King launches campaign for lieutenant governor

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

Ruth Briggs King, a former state legislator from Georgetown, formally announced Friday she is running for lieutenant governor. If elected, she said, she will continue to work as a public servant, just as she did in the House of Representatives. “I realized that I was elected by Republicans, Democrats and Independents,” she said. “This is a campaign for the people, …

A new settlement regarding Johnson & Johnson baby powder would give Delaware $4.9 million. Wikimedia Commons photo.

Del. to get $4.9M in $700 million J&J baby powder lawsuit

Ken MammarellaBusiness, Headlines

Delaware will receive $4.9 million in a $700 million nationwide settlement that aims to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contain talc. “All of the funds we receive will be placed in the State’s Consumer Protection Fund,” the Delaware Department of Justice said. Under the consent judgment with attorneys …

Delaware is tightening rules on helmets and eye protection for motorcyclists. (Andrey Shatalin photo from Unsplash)

Del. toughens rules on motorcycle helmets, eye protection

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

Delaware is requiring everyone who obtains a new motorcycle endorsement or anyone riding with them to wear a helmet and eye protection for two years after they receive their endorsement. The law goes into effect on Friday, Sept. 1. Currently, every adult operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle is required to have a helmet in their possession …

Wilmington is near the bottom of a new list ranking cities on the best places to raise a family. (Fabian Centeno photo from Unsplash)

Wilmington, Dover called poor places to raise a family

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

Wilmington is near the bottom of a new list of America’s best cities to raise a family. It’s 173rd out of 182 cities on the list from WalletHub, a personal finance website. Dover is 139th. In a stunning contrast, WalletHub a few months ago ranked Wilmington eighth on its list of best places to retire. Dover ranked 36th on that …