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Who Knew? Program Aids Drivers Fearful Of Driving Across Bridge

September 14, 2023

Millions of drivers cross the Delaware Memorial Bridge every year without a second thought. Some drivers, however, take advantage of a little-known program offered by the Delaware River and Bay …

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Public Safety / Life / Featured

DEMA To Distribute Potassium Iodide Tablets Next Week

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

The State of Delaware, through the Delaware Emergency Management Agency and the Division of Public Health, is offering a free distribution of potassium iodide tablets for Delaware residents living within …

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Life / Food and Drink

Food Bank To Hold Three Mass Food Distribution Events Due To Inflation

March 13, 2023

In response to high food costs due to inflation and the end of pandemic-era emergency SNAP benefits, the Food Bank of Delaware will hold three mass drive-thru food distributions, one …

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Public Safety / Life / Featured

Salem/Hope To Test Sirens, Alert System Today

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. The sirens will sound …

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Life

Carney Extends Public Health Emergency For The Eighth Time

October 14, 2022October 14, 2022

Governor Carney on Thursday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. …

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Life

Carney Extends Public Health Emergency For The Seventh Time

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022

Governor Carney on Thursday formally extended the Public Health EmergencyOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReader order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue …

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Life

County Police Announce Passing Of Two Retired K-9 Officers

September 9, 2022

The New Castle County Division of Police announced the passing of two retired Canines (K-9s) Dayan and Max on Thursday. Officials said Canine (K-9) Dayan was a Belgian Malinois from …

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Life

Cape Henlopen Annual Youth Fishing Tournament Set For September 10

August 22, 2022

It’s that time of year! The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park will hold their annual tournament for children 15 and under. The tournament will be on Saturday, September 10th …

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Life

Chance Meeting At UD Leads To Children’s Book That Could Save The Day!

August 18, 2022

Life has its difficulties. It can be challenging to find the bright side when things go wrong, especially for kids. “Sometimes dark thoughts can overwhelm a child,” says Dennis Gillan, …

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Life

Amtrak Rolls Out New Menu Offerings For Northeast Corridor And Long Distance Trains

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022

Amtrak continues to enhance the travel experience by introducing new Café menus, featuring reduced prices for select items, on Northeast Corridor (NEC) and Long Distance trains beginning yesterday, August 17. …

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