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State moves to take Christina School District out of city 

Jarek RutzGovernment, Headlines

The state legislature has stepped in and created a path for the removal of the Christina School District from the city of Wilmington.  House Concurrent Resolution 146, sponsored by Rep. Nnamdi Chukwuocha, D-Wilmington, supports Christina’s city students and plans for the eventual withdrawal of the district from the city’s bounds.  It’s a result of the recommendation made by the Redding …

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Delabear eulogized in resolution urging wildlife awareness

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

Delabear, the black bear spotted in Newark Saturday and killed Tuesday night on Route 1 in New Castle, was memorialized Thursday in resolution which urged drivers to be on the lookout for wildlife. House Resolution 33, sponsored by Rep. Sophie Phillips, D-Christiana, and Speaker of the House Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear, said the House “mourns the loss of this majestic creature” also …

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Wilm. Council wants city to hire parking consultant

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

Tired of driving around the same four blocks for a half hour trying to find a parking spot? The Wilmington City Council is taking action to remedy the parking concerns of residents and visitors. Resolution 24-039, sponsored by Councilman James Spadola, R-at large, requests that the city administration hire an external consultant to assess Wilmington’s parking needs. “Every resident, business …

State Police Announces Next Session of Women in Aviation and Law Enforcement Seminar

Staff WriterDelaware State Trooper, Police & Fire, RSS

The Delaware State Police Aviation Section is excited to announce the opening of the application process for the next session of the “DSP Women in Aviation and Law Enforcement Seminar.” […]
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TSD Review June 27

TownSquareLIVE Weekly Review – June 27, 2024

Sonja FreyTown Square Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Stories Include Community Firework displays around Delaware start Saturday State moves to bolster sports tourism with $11.3 million in grants State may get official cocktail: The Orange Crush Trans athlete bill sparks healthy debate in Senate committee Senate moves to address school funding study with commission NBN Sports Academy opens new facility in Hockessin Click on the …

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House votes to override Carney veto; now on to Senate

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

For the first time since 1977, the Delaware House of Representatives has overridden a governor’s veto on a bill.  Gov. John Carney issued a letter to the General Assembly Tuesday saying he is vetoing House Bill 282, sponsored by Rep. Paul Baumbach, D-Newark. The bill aims to shift membership, leadership, structure and procedures of the State Employee Benefits Committee.  Wednesday, …

Fireworks in Delaware

Staff WriterDelaware State Fire Marshall, Police & Fire, RSS

The Office of the Delaware State Fire Marshal reminds Delawareans and visitors that fireworks are prohibited in the State of Delaware, with the following exceptions:  Certain fireworks, such as sparklers, ground-based displays, and a selection of other nonairborne, nonexplosive novelty items, regulated by the federal government, are allowed to be used only on July 4th, […]