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New law closes DUI ignition interlock loophole

By • Feb 25, 2020
Joe Irizarry / Delaware Public Media

A loophole in the state’s DUI ignition interlock device program is now closed.

Before a person could avoid installing an ignition interlock device in their vehicle under certain circumstances, but now that Gov. John Carney signed House Bill 152 into law that’s no longer the case.

Delaware joins coalition of states investigating Juul Labs over marketing

By • Feb 25, 2020
James Dawson / Delaware Public Media

Delaware’s Department of Justice has joined a multi-state investigation of Juul Labs, Inc., makers of e-cigarettes popular among teens. 

Firefighters' suit against Wilmington, former officials over deadly 2016 fire dismissed

By • Feb 25, 2020
Sophia Schmidt / Delaware Public Media

A federal judge has dismissed the suit filed against the City of Wilmington and several former officials related to the 2016 Canby Park fire. 

Dover officials mulling water rate increases for first time in 10 years

By • Feb 22, 2020
Delaware Public Media

Residents in the City of Dover could see water rates rise if the Mayor and Council approve recommendations by the city manager.


The Green - February 21, 2020

By • Feb 21, 2020

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Dover to host Community Preparedness Workshop for seniors, people with disabilities

By • Feb 20, 2020
First Community Preparedness Workshop held in January at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. (DEMA Photo)

The second of two Community Preparedness Workshops for seniors and people with disabilities will in Dover next month.

 

Former DSU official sentenced in tuition fraud case

By • Feb 20, 2020
Milton Pratt / Delaware Public Media

A former Delaware State University official gets 15 months in federal prison for bribery.

'No Babies Wet Behind Diaper Drive' continues its effort to fill a need

By • Feb 18, 2020

A diaper drive to benefit The Rosa Health Center in Georgetown is now in its seventh year.

The “No Babies Wet Behind Diaper Drive” started in 2013.  It was created and organized by Lisa Prestipino, the owner of Apple Electric in Rehoboth Beach.

 


HUD announces annual capital grants for local housing authorities

By • Feb 18, 2020
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced close to $7 million total in annual capital funding for local housing authorities last week. 


Parking will be free this summer at Rehoboth Park and Ride

By • Feb 16, 2020
Mary Jo Verdery Photo

A big change is coming to DART’s Rehoboth Park and Ride this summer.


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