Best of the Week: August 1 – August 7, 2025

Let’s dive into the top stories shaping the conversation this week. Summaries of each article are listed below. 1. The Cannabist Company Announces They Have Begun Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in Delaware The Cannabist Company recently announced that...

Delaware Lottery Mega Millions, Play 3 Day winning numbers for Aug. 8, 2025

The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from Aug. 8 drawing 02-06-08-14-49, Mega Ball: 12 Check Mega Millions payouts...

Delaware Supreme Court Erects a “Formidable Obstacle” to Proving Counterparty Aiding and Abetting Liability in Merger Transactions

[co-author: Valerie Hanna] The In re Columbia Pipeline Group Merger Litigation[1] decision clarifies that a buyer may not be found liable for aiding and abetting a seller-side breach of fiduciary duty unless the buyer had actual knowledge—not...

See animals through the years from the Delaware News Journal archives      

A rabbit on the move is seen heading for the goal line in an unknown Delaware location on Aug. 21, 1971. His summer home has been invaded by thousands of football fans.Ron Dubick/Delaware News JournalThis image is part of a three-picture series on...

Delaware progressives, Democratic leaders square off over plans to address high tax bills in upcoming session

What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Delaware lawmakers are set to meet Tuesday in special session to address sky-high property tax bills for residents following the...

First human case of West Nile virus reported in Orleans Parish

Louisiana Department of Health reports first human case of West Nile in Orleans Parish PROMISE IN JEST. 1217 BACK HERE AT HOME IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA, WE ARE NOT JOKING WHEN IT COMES TO THOSE POSSIBLE STORMS. LATER ON THIS AFTERNOON. WE’VE BEEN...

See animals through the years from the Delaware News Journal archives 

In the cold of winter, we warmed our cold, cold hearts by assembling a Bucket List of fun and adventurous things our readers and our news team hoped to make happen before the year ends. And I'm sure, like us, you have a Summer Bucket List taking...

First connector road and ramp of North Millsboro Bypass to open Friday

MILLSBORO, DE - The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced the long-anticipated opening of the North Millsboro Bypass' first ramp and connector on Friday. According to DelDOT, beginning on August 8, a new ramp connecting...

The 2025 Delaware State Fair hosts record crowds and jam-packed events

With their iconic mascot, Ferris, brought to life and a new State Fair Museum, the 2025 Delaware State Fair "Kicked Up Some Fun" from July 17–26. According to the Delaware State Fair, a plethora of exciting events including races, fireworks,...

H-2A Insights: An employer classified under the Manufacturing industry in Delaware submitted 16 petitions in 2024

Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-servicesUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship...

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer Toured a Cannabis Cultivation Facility Prior To The Introduction of Recreational Cannabis Sales

Prior to the launch of recreational cannabis sales in Delaware, Governor Matt Meyer, as well as Marijuana Commissioner Josh Sanderlin, toured a cannabis cultivation facility called First State Compassion, which is owned by MariMed (1)....

Upcoming road closures as part of I-295 widening in Delaware

Planning a final summer getaway before the school year begins again? Make sure to factor into your travel plans several upcoming lane and ramp closures due to Delaware's I-295 widening project. The first closures will begin mid-week, the Delaware...

Delaware City data center will likely increase resident energy bills, experts say

Why Should Delaware Care? Delawareans have already seen higher power bills in recent years. If the proposed data center near Delaware City were built, those bills would likely go up even more as a direct result of it, according to experts. When...

The Left’s Latest Supreme Court-Packing Scheme Exposes an Existential Threat to Our Republic

Why are Democrats bringing up court-packing again? Back in 2020 and under President Joe Biden, the institutional Left would tell anyone foolish enough to listen that we needed to add seats to the Supreme Court. In October 2024, however, much of...

Delaware Grocery Initiative distributes latest round of grants to help combat food deserts

The Delaware Grocery Initiative distributes $250,000 in its latest set of checks to grantees in an effort to combat food deserts in the First State. Last month, State Sen. Darius Brown (D-New Castle), in collaboration with the Delaware Division of...

Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for Aug. 7, 2025

The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 results for each game: Winning Play 3 numbers from Aug. 7 drawing Day: 6-7-0 Night: 8-4-1 Check Play 3 payouts and previous...

Today in Delaware County history, Aug. 9

100 Years Ago, 1925: A city man who has been suspected by the federal authorities for some time of transporting liquor between Delaware and Pennsylvania, was arrested near Claymont shortly after 10 o’clock Friday night by W.R. Baldwin, of the...

Delaware County church-related events: Aug. 8, 2025

• Send to editor@delcotimes by noon Wednesday. Time-dependent entries St. Gabriel Parish in Norwood will host the following trips: • Padre Pio Shrine in Barto, Berks County, Thursday, Sept. 25. Bus will leave the former Margaret Mary Church in...

Delaware County church services: Aug. 8, 2025, edition

Note: Emailed entries only to editor@delcotimes.com by Wednesday at noon. New pastor Norwood United Methodist Church: 315 Chester Pike, Norwood. Join us at 10 a.m. Sunday in-person or online for worship service as our new pastor Rev. Scott Dorn...

Delaware Online Football and Field Hockey Media Days draw 65 teams