April 28, 2020
YMCA Announces Statewide Food Distribution Dates
The YMCA of Delaware is distributing food at multiple sites throughout the state. Community members will be able to pick up boxes of pre-packaged…
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April 28, 2020
Wilmington Airport Task Force Recommends Not Renewing Lease With DRBA
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer received the recommendation from Wilmington Airport Task Force chair Alan Levin not to renew the existing Acquisition Agreement and Ground…
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April 27, 2020
University Of Delaware President Announces Hiring Freeze, Future Plans Amid Shutdown
In a letter sent to the University of Delaware Community, President Dennis Assanis has announced how the school plans to move forward amid the COVID-19…
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April 27, 2020
Negative Tests Continue To Out Pace Positive COVID Cases In Delaware, Five More Pass
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has announced five additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and has provided an update on the number of…
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April 27, 2020
SPCA To Hold Two Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantries This Week
The Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) will be holding two drive-thru pet food pantries this week to help families in need. Free pet food will…
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April 27, 2020
Thunderbirds, Blue Angels Release Tomorrow’s Delaware Flight Plan
It’s official, the USAF Thunderbirds and NAVY Blue Angles will be flying over our region to recognize healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential personnel.…
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April 26, 2020
Members Of State Legislature Introduce Bill To Limit Governor’s Emergency Powers
Two members of the Delaware State Legislature have introduced a bill that would limit Governor Carney’s emergency powers. State Representative Richard Collins and Senator Bryant…
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April 26, 2020
Sussex Outbreak Pushes Positive COVID-19 Cases Past 4,000
Delaware COVID-19 Cases rose by 458 with the majority coming from Sussex County. After adding 311 new daily positive cases, Sussex County has surpassed…
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April 26, 2020
Free COVID-19 Screening, Food Giveaway Tuesday At Route 9 Library
There will be a COVID-19 screening event on Tuesday, April 28 at the Route 9 Library parking lot, between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.…
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April 25, 2020
Carney Orders Delawareans To Cover Their Faces When In Public
Governor John Carney on Saturday issued the thirteenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, requiring Delawareans to wear face coverings in public settings, including in…
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April 25, 2020
Rehoboth Beach Cancels Fireworks, Bandstand Summer Concert Series
On Friday the City of Rehoboth Beach canceled the Independence Day Fireworks due to COVID-19. The statement posted on Facebook: Out of an abundance…
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April 25, 2020
Help Appoquinimink High School Seniors Celebrate Their Prom Tonight
Appoquinimink High School Seniors to celebrate prom night despite the shutdown. Tonight, Saturday, April 25, 2020, parents of seniors will be decorating their yards…
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