The summer season is a critical time for Delaware’s economy. Millions of locals and out-of-state visitors will flock to Rehoboth Beach and other tourist destinations, creating billions of dollars in local economic activity. The season supports thousands of small businesses and jobs, with the tourism industry ranking as the fourth-largest employer in 2021. Many of […]
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New Castle County under excessive heat watch. What to know about Delaware’s heat wave
The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat watch Sunday for New Castle County. The excessive heat watch is in effect from Wednesday morning through Saturday evening. Excessive heat watches are issued when conditions are favorable for excessive heat in the next 24 to 72 hours. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 100 […]
Silence in church, Sunday hunting and pawning artificial limbs? Delaware’s strange laws
As the history of the United States has moved forward, two things have remained consistent. First, times change and what was considered taboo at one point isn’t that big of a deal anymore. Second, state laws throughout the country just don’t keep up with the times. No margarine or swearing? Here are odd state and […]
Delaware’s schools must prioritize restorative practices for discipline
Student success should come from celebrating achievement, not punishing children’s behavior. Restorative practices in schools have emerged as a transformative approach to building strong schools and communities and keeping kids out of the juvenile justice system. In Delaware, the continued shift away from punitive discipline practices towards a more holistic, community-based model shows promising results […]
Will cloudy skies threaten Delaware’s viewing? Here’s the forecast
Later today, the moon will move between Earth and the sun, causing the sun’s usual circular shape to transform into a crescent and temporarily plunge parts of our planet into darkness during broad daylight. Lasting just a few minutes, the eclipse promises to be a remarkable sight, but some may be worried that April showers […]
Raising Kings aims to inspire local students to become Delaware’s future leaders
Students from Delaware’s largest school district came together for the 12th annual Raising Kings conference at the Police Athletic League of Wilmington on Feb. 29. The event, organized by One Village Alliance in collaboration with the Red Clay Consolidated School District, Boost 26, Jobs For Delaware Graduates and the Delaware Division of Public Health, aimed […]
What is Delaware’s favorite snack? How about rest of the US?
Maybe you have your favorite: Cheetos, Chex Mix or something else. But what is Delaware’s top snack? With National Snack Day on March 4, it can be hard to choose, but no worries, researchers have put together a list of the top snacks in each state. HubScore, a data company, analyzed 20 trending snacks, listing […]
Panel being held over Delaware’s updated lead remediation plan
A panel discussion will take place Tuesday night to discuss the ongoing issue of lead contamination in Delaware’s school water system. Newark NAACP branch will host the event along with representatives from Delaware’s Department of Education, Division of Public Health, local politicians, educators and medical professionals to engage in discussion on the topic and to […]
Delaware’s workforce development strategy is smartly adjusting to new realities
On Jan. 10, Gov. John Carney announced that about 350 state jobs under The Delaware Department of Human Resources would no longer require a bachelor’s degree, adding to the approximately 210 state positions opened in previous changes to requirements for certain state roles. The move is aligned with national hiring trends in the private and government sectors, with former […]