Delaware Public Media
Delaware Public Media

Delaware's revenue estimate for FY 2020 continues to climb

State lawmakers have a bit more money to factor into the budget making process, based on March revenue estimates.

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Food Bank of Delaware

Food Bank to promote trauma-informed care

Pier at Holts Landing State Park (DE State Parks)

Improvements coming to Holts Landing State Park

Courtesy of Delaware State Police

State targets distracted driving with 'covert' vehicles

Delaware State Police issued 19 citations over the weekend during an increased distracted driving enforcement effort in Sussex County. The effort used troopers in unmarked vehicles— including a DelDOT dump truck.

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ES&S (Elections Systems & Software)

Upcoming school board elections to feature state's new voting machines

Delaware's patient transfer document now includes end of life decisions

Ag Department launches hemp study ahead of legal production

By • Mar 14, 2019
creative commons

The state’s Agriculture Department is working with Delaware State University this summer to study how to best grow hemp.


St. Mark's hosts 2019 State Spelling Bee this weekend

By • Mar 14, 2019
Scripps National Spelling Bee

Delaware’s top spellers will gather Saturday for the State Spelling Bee.

 


Over 1,200 registered for beach grass planting events Saturday

By • Mar 14, 2019
Katie Esposito, courtesy of DNREC

DNREC holds its 30th annual volunteer beach grass planting event Saturday.


New public charter school planned for Sussex County in 2021

By • Mar 14, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Sussex County could see its second public charter school by 2021 if one educator has her way.

 

 


Legislation could make Delaware the first state to charge drug makers impact fee

By • Mar 13, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Drug manufacturers may have to start paying a fee for opioids dispensed in Delaware.


Delaware's new app shows users how to handle a drug overdose

By • Mar 13, 2019
Delaware Division of Public Health

The First State has launched a free app for iOS and Android showing people what to do in case of a drug overdose.


U.S. Census Bureau to hire up to 2,000 in New Castle County for 2020 census

By • Mar 13, 2019
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

New Castle County kicked off its 2020 census efforts Wednesday with a job fair at the Rt. 9 Library.

 


Div. of Public Health issues warning after three suspected Sussex overdose deaths

By • Mar 13, 2019

Delaware Public Health and Safety officials are issuing a warning after a series of suspected heroin overdose deaths.

Three people in Sussex County are suspected to have died from heroin overdoses involving the same package.

New Castle County Council lays groundwork to fund property tax reassessment

By • Mar 12, 2019
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

New Castle County will begin laying the groundwork to pay for what could be the first county-wide property reassessment in more than 30 years.

 


Woodbridge School District referendum fails

By • Mar 12, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Woodbridge School District residents rejected a tax referendum Tuesday.

The district was seeking a tax hike to raise $950,000 for its operating expenses.

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