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Dewey Beach begins first smoke-free summer season

This weekend marks the first major test of the smoking ban at Dewey Beach as crowds flood the coast for the Memorial Day holiday. This month, the city joined Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island and Delaware’s state parks in banning the practice along the water. ...More

GE Aviation expanding in Newark, adding 70 jobs

A company hopes its Delaware branch takes flight with a major new investment. General Electric Aviation plans to pour $27 million into its Newark facility over the next 5 years to expand production of engine parts made from ceramic matrix composites (CMC). The expansion will add 70 jobs at the facility. ...More

Top cyclists ready to ride in Wilmington Grand Prix

Wilmington welcomes some of the world’s top competitive cyclists to town this weekend for the Wilmington Grand Prix. USA Cycling has designated the seven-year-old event a Tier 1 criterium race. It’s one of only ten races in the country in that top tier. ...More

No Powerball winner, jackpot grows to $550 million

There was no jackpot winner in last night’s multi-state Powerball drawing. That means the jackpot will be $475 million for Saturday night’s drawing, with a lump-sum cash value of just over $300 million. It’s the second largest Powerball jackpot ever. ...More

Delawareans gobbling up Powerball tickets for $360 million drawing

The multi-state Powerball jackpot is now at the third highest level in its history. Tonight’s top prize is 360 million dollars – or a lump sum cash pay out of $230 million. Delaware State Lottery Director Vernon Kirk says tickets are selling at a fast clip for this tonight’s drawing. ...More

Sandy Hook victim’s parent discusses her advocacy work

The debate over Governor Markell’s gun law proposals has drawn a number of out-of-state visitors into the political fray in Delaware. Wednesday, when Markell signed the first of his gun proposals into law, Nelba Marquez-Greene, who lost her daughter at Sandy Hook was there. She also sat down with WDDE All Things Considered host Joseph Leahy to discuss he efforts to help prevent another Sandy Hook from happening. ...More

Constitutional amendment expanding bail denial draws support from AG Biden, law enforcement

A constitutional amendment expanding the state's ability to deny bail in certain cases found strong support from Attorney General Beau Biden and other law enforcement officials during a hearing in Wilmington Tuesday. ...More

Delaware Electric Co-op agrees to purchase power generated by landfill gas

A landfill in Sandtown will help power Kent County next year under a new agreement with the Delaware Electric Cooperative. ...More

Lawmakers, Gov. Markell unveil voter registration bill

Delawareans may soon be able to register to vote at the polls on Election Day. House Majority Whip John Viola is partnering with Governor Jack Markell on the bill, which would also allow residents to register online. ...More

Committee to clarify the status of the death penalty repeal bill

Last week’s House Judiciary Committee meeting weighing the merits of a bill to repeal Delaware's death penalty ended in confusion, so members will gather Tuesday to clear the air. ...More