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Fentanyl-laced heroin found in Port of Wilmington raid

A random inspection by U.S. Customs at the Port of Wilmington on Wednesday resulted in narcotics seizures and three arrests.

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Unemployment down in Delaware again last month

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Clean water legislation faces rough seas in First State

This week on "The Green"

Delmarva Power and Pepco Holdings

"Still a lot of work to do": Delmarva Power mechanic reflects on restoration efforts in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has been struggling to fully restore power since Hurricane Maria hit in September. It even suffered a major island-wide power outage this week. Over the past two months, Pepco Holdings sent employees from its regional utility companies, including two crews of 25 from Delmarva Power, Atlantic City Electric and Pepco — to the island to assist with power restoration efforts. The second crew returned from Puerto Rico earlier this month.

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"Midterm Matters" podcast weighs in on celebrity poiltical speech, Paul Ryan and Facebook

Delaware Shakespeare

Arts Playlist: Delaware Shakespeare's 2018 season

New Castle County flunks American Lung Association's air report card ... again

By • Apr 19, 2018
American Lung Association

A new report from the American Lung Association slaps New Castle County with a failing air quality grade for the 19th year in a row.

Delaware lawmakers send port deal to full General Assembly

By • Apr 19, 2018
Delaware Public Media

The Joint Capital Improvement Committee is endorsing the $580 million deal leasing the Port of Wilmington to private operator Gulftainer.


Wilmington's Warner Elementary named Green Ribbon winner

By • Apr 19, 2018
Department of Education

Warner Elementary School in the Red Clay School District is Delaware’s 2018 Green Ribbon award winner.

 


Legislation banning powdered alcohol introduced in General Assembly

By • Apr 19, 2018
Delaware Public Media

Legislation to ban the sale of powdered alcohol in Delaware has been introduced in the General Assembly.

 


Delaware's first elementary school wellness center opens

By • Apr 19, 2018
Delaware Public Media

Eisenberg Elementary School in New Castle officially opened its Wellness Center Thursday.

Colonial School District officials say it’s the first of its kind in Delaware.

 

 

 


Two new exhibits opening at the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

By • Apr 18, 2018
Delaware Public Media

The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation will launch two new exhibits at its Copeland Maritime Center in Wilmington next month.

 


State parks staff propose adding 13 miles of trails to Cape Henlopen

By • Apr 18, 2018
Courtesy of DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation

State parks officials are looking to expand on the trails system at Cape Henlopen State Park and are holding an open house Thursday evening in Lewes for the public to weigh in on the proposed changes.


Legislation banning child marriages heads for vote in Delaware House

By • Apr 18, 2018
Delaware Public Media

Legislation banning child marriages was released from a Delaware House committee Wednesday.

Gov. Carney signs bill creating stiffer sentences for straw purchases

By • Apr 18, 2018
Sarah Mueller

Gov. John Carney (D-Delaware) signed off on tougher penalties for people who get guns through straw purchases Wednesday.


Delaware DOJ: Use of deadly force "justified" in stand-off with suspect in Cpl. Ballard shooting

By • Apr 18, 2018
Delaware State Police

A Delaware Department of Justice investigation into the use of deadly force by officers against the suspect in last spring’s fatal shooting of a State Trooper is complete.

 

 


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