Elks cycle to support first responders’ families

With the help of Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540, two of its active members recently raised a combined $3,800 in support of first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Denny Shook and Jim Futrell rode in the 38th annual Ben to the Shore...

Delaware: Cannabis Sales Total Nearly $1 Million in Weekend Rollout

Licensed cannabis retailers in Delaware sold over $900,000 worth of marijuana products in the three days following the launch of adult-use retail sales, according to data provided by the state government. “The inaugural three-day weekend (Friday...

Airbnb drops on slower growth and travel concerns

Airbnb first saw the light 17 years ago during August 2008 in San Francisco, California. Air Bed and Breakfast as it was originally named, operates an online marketplace for long-and-short term homestays, services and experiences in various...

Delaware Department of Labor Launches Delaware Youth Workforce Connect Call to Strengthen Pathways for Young Workers

The Delaware Department of Labor’s Division of Industrial Affairs is kicking off the Delaware Youth Workforce Connect Call—a new virtual info series aimed at strengthening connections between community organizations and state agencies that support...

Best bird song identification apps in 2025 — Identify bird calls and improve your avian knowledge

Whether you're a keen birder or just starting out, using one of the best bird identification apps can enhance your birdspotting experiences. Bird identification apps can help you learn and distinguish between the different species, much the same...

There’s a new dog on campus at the University of Delaware, and she’s working for the police

The new member of the University of Delaware police department trotted into the office, wearing a sign that beckoned: I’m friendly. Please pet me. Patti, an affable yellow Labrador retriever, is Police Cpl. Jamel Howard’s newest partner. The dog...

Delaware reports $94,000 in tax revenue following first weekend of recreational marijuana sales

The inaugural three-day weekend of recreational marijuana sales in Delaware saw over $625,000 in sales, which corresponds to close to an estimated $94,000 in tax revenue. State officials report the extended weekend had combined sales of over...

Delaware power suppliers, Seaford city manager discuss electricity in the First State

According to studies performed by Construction Coverage utilizing data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the past decade, there has been a growth of 14.4 percent in total housing units in Delaware, with 8.5 percent...

Delaware Agency Sues Homeowners Because They Sued Allegedly Disabled Neighbors Over Nonconforming Fence

From Tuesday's decision by Judge Kathleen Miller (Del. Super. Ct.) in Delaware Human & Civil Rts. Comm'n v. Welch: which seems correct to me: Shortly after Elaine and James Cahill … purchased a home in the Wilmington neighborhood of Boulder Brook...

Delaware Generates More than $900k in Recreational Cannabis Sales on it's First Weekend

Delaware has officially wrapped up their first weekend of recreational cannabis sales as of August 3, 2025. During the First State’s inaugural weekend, their cannabis sales brought in more than $903,000, which includes both recreational and...

Kingston Guards Vintage Base Ball Club continues to grow

KINGSTON, N.Y. — The Kingston Guards Vintage Base Ball Club has been on the road this season showing fans at various locales what the sport used to look like in the 1860s. In the midst of an eight-game schedule, the Kingston Guards have played...

Top Ten: Best states for working from home

In early 2025, many federal government employees who had been working remotely were called back into the office, conferring a negative connotation on the practice of working from home. However, despite this blip, the option remains entrenched in...

The Best and Worst Place To Retire in Every State

©Shutterstock.comSome cities are better suited for retirement than others. To determine the best and worst place in each U.S. state to retire, GOBankingRates used the U.S. Census American Community Survey to find each city’s total population,...

How much did Joe Biden collect from Social Security?

The Bidens collected more than $64,000 from Social Security in 2023. They released their tax return documents to the Presidency Project in April of this year. The Presidency Project, run out of the University of California, Santa Barbara, was...

Delaware Lottery Powerball, Play 3 Day winning numbers for Aug. 6, 2025

The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Aug. 6 drawing 15-27-43-45-53, Powerball: 09, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball...

What NOAA, Old Farmer's Almanac say about Delaware's fall weather

We have six more weeks until the official start of fall, though recent cooler nights have been giving a slight taste of autumn. That said, daytime temperatures have still been solidly in the 80s, and with the forecast estimating some days reaching...

Delaware reports strong sales on first weekend of recreational marijuana

Delaware Governor Touts Nearly $1 Million In Marijuana Sales During State’s First Weekend Of Adult-Use Market

The governor of Delaware is touting the state’s first “successful” weekend of adult-use marijuana sales, with total purchases for medical and recreational cannabis totaling nearly $1 million—and compliance checks demonstrating that the regulated...

PennDOT road work in Delaware County, week of Aug. 10, 2025

New projects Turner Road: Aug. 11 through Aug. 15, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., lane closure between Rogers Lane and Baltimore Pike, Nether Providence Township, pavement patching. Coopertown Road: Aug. 11 through Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed weekdays...

Delaware Tech Receives $50,000 Grant from Metallica Scholars Initiative

Del Tech has announced its selection as one of the community colleges invited to join Year 7 of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by a generous $50,000 grant, these funds will be used to support eight certified nursing...