Explosives training drill takes on added meaning at Dover Air Force Base
Monday’s bombing at the Boston Marathon cast a somber shadow over Tuesday’s explosives exercises at Dover Air Force Base. ...More
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New state revenue estimate keeps budget bottom line steady
As expected, the tax bills passed by the General Assembly last month helped the state’s bottom line.
The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council’s (DEFAC’s) first revenue estimate since the bills passed shows the additional revenue helped offset a slight drop in other revenue sources. ...More
Nationally ranked UD and UNC clash for spot in NCAA women’s “Sweet 16″
A spot in the NCAA tournament’s “Sweet 16” is up for grabs Tuesday night when the Blue Hens entertain North Carolina in Newark.
The contest is a battle between nationally ranked teams at the Carpenter Center. Delaware is 15th in the nation while the Tar Heels are number 13. ...More
Sen. Carper sees national monument proclamation as step toward Delaware national park
President Obama officially signed a proclamation Monday afternoon creating Delaware’s first National Monument.
Delaware was the last state without a national park or monument before the President designated 5 sites in the First State be set aside under the 1906 Antiquities Act. ...More
Spring snow makes for a messy day in Delaware
As the second week of spring gets underway, a snowstorm is moving through Delaware.
The snow started falling early Monday morning and is expected to continue throughout the day. ...More
Committee hearing on gun sales background checks bill packs Leg Hall
The full state House will soon take up Governor Jack Markell’s proposal to require background checks to private gun sales. House Judiciary Committee members voted 7-4 Wednesday to release the bill the House floor. The hearing attracted about 100 citizens, many of whom traded verbal blows over the bill's merits. ...More
Nationally-ranked UD women cruise into CAA tournament title game
The Blue Hens put a less than inspired performance in Friday's Colonial Athletic Association women's tournament quarterfinal behind them quickly in Saturday's semifinal contest with Hofstra. The University of Delaware led wire-to-wire in a 75-54 romp over the Pride ...More
GOP senator offers alternative to Gov. Markell’s gun sales background checks
Senate Minority Whip Greg Lavelle is wasting no time in drafting an alternative to Governor Jack Markell’s bill requiring mandatory background checks on private gun sales. ...More
Law enforcement groups rally against effort to repeal death penalty
Two of the state’s most powerful law enforcement groups are opposing a bill to repeal the death penalty in Delaware. ...More
President’s Day closings in Delaware
Monday is President’s Day and that means several agencies will be closed.
The U-S Postal Service won’t be delivering mail. The Stock Market is closed, and banks are also closed.
Here in Delaware, schools are out. ...More
