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State To Launch $2 Ride Share Service In Sussex County

April 6, 2021 - by Staff Writer

Beginning on April 12, 2021, DART will launch a new on-demand, micro-transit service, called DART Connect. DART Connect is described as a rideshare-like transit experience that uses smaller vehicles to …

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County Executive Releases County Budget, Includes $15 Minimum Wage

March 24, 2021 - by Staff Writer

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer delivered his fifth budget address to New Castle County Council this evening live from the DuPont Environmental Education Center at the Wilmington Riverfront and …

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State Legislators Introduce Bill To Required Black History, White Supremacy Education In Delaware Schools

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 - by Staff Writer

State Legislators introduce bill to required Black History and white supremacy education in Delaware schools Current Status: House Education 3/19/21 What happens next? Committee Hearing takes place within twelve legislative …

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Treasurer Davis To Distribute Rescue Plan Funds For Delaware Towns

March 22, 2021 - by Staff Writer

With the signing of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) on March 11, 2021, State Treasurer Colleen Davis will take the lead role in distributing the projected $85.6 …

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Crime / Government

Officials: Delaware Inmate Serving Time For Drug Dealing Dies Thursday

March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 - by Staff Writer

The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that Rayshawn Sheppard, a 30-year-old inmate from Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI), with a history of significant chronic health conditions prior to his …

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Government / Life / New Castle County / Wilmington

Purzycki Unveils $172M Budget, No Property Tax increases Proposed

March 19, 2021 - by Staff Writer

Mayor Purzycki Proposes a Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget and Water/Sewer Budget During the Annual State of the City Address No property tax increase and no reduction in City services …

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Government / Life

Newark Rep. Introduces Bill To Modify Pledge Of Allegiance In Schools Law

February 26, 2021 - by Staff Writer

Newark’s State Representative Paul Baumbach has introduced a bill to modify the law that requires teachers and students to “salute and pledge allegiance to the American flag. Synopsis In the 1943 …

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Government / Life

New Program Matches Unclaimed Property To Rightful Owners

February 10, 2021 - by Staff Writer

The State’s new MONEY MATCH program will automatically return lost money to Delaware taxpayers without the usual need to file a claim or gather paperwork, Delaware State Escheator, Brenda Mayrack …

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Government

Deadline To File For Newark City Council Election Is Monday

February 4, 2021 - by Staff Writer

If you’re planning on running for Newark City Council you need to hurry.  Here’s what you need to know. Need help identifying your district? View the Election Polling Places application …

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Government / Life / Uncategorized

Check On The Status Of Your Stimulus Check

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 - by Staff Writer

Last week the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department announced that they would begin delivering a second round of Economic Impact Payments as part of the Coronavirus Response and …

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