Governor Meyer Signs Nine Education Bills, Expands Universal Free Breakfast in Delaware

WILMINGTON — Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has signed nine education-related bills into law, a sweeping package that aims to strengthen school governance, expand educator support, and provide universal free breakfast for students. “As a former middle-school math teacher, I know firsthand how…

TidalHealth Launches Community Programs to Support Heart Health in Salisbury

SALISBURY, Md. — TidalHealth is offering new opportunities to promote heart health and provide support for patients with cardiac conditions. Beginning September 6, 2025, the nonprofit Walk with a Doc, in partnership with TidalHealth, will host monthly doctor-led walks at the Salisbury…

September Brings Virginia Chicken Month, Honoring Poultry Farms and Jobs Across the State

ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. — September is a time to recognize the Commonwealth’s vital chicken industry and the farmers who make it thrive. Across Virginia, chicken production plays a major role in the economy, generating $12.8 billion each year and supporting more than…

FTC Warns Public About Investment Scams Using Community Connections

Washington  – The Federal Trade Commission is reminding the public to be cautious when approached with investment opportunities from friends, acquaintances, or members of community groups. Officials warn that some scammers exploit personal connections or shared values to gain trust and convince…

Funding Boost Targets Redevelopment and Renewal on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

MELFA, Va. — Communities on Virginia’s Eastern Shore are preparing to tackle long-standing redevelopment and safety challenges with the help of new state funding. The grants are designed to support projects that address hazardous materials, restore historic sites, and remove unsafe buildings,…

Delaware Electric Cooperative Recognized for Excellence, Tops J.D. Power Utility Rankings

GREENWOOD, Del. — Delaware Electric Cooperative (DEC) has been recognized as the most appealing brand among residential electric cooperatives in the United States, according to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Utility Brand Appeal Index Study. The Greenwood-based, member-owned utility also earned the…

Salisbury Police Urge Drivers to Stay Alert as Students Return to School

SALISBURY, Md. — With the new school year underway, the Salisbury Police Department is reminding drivers to exercise caution on the roads as students head back to class. Officers emphasize the importance of slowing down in school zones, stopping for school buses…

Maryland Launches $1.6 Million Grant Program to Boost Rural Recovery Support

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Rural Maryland communities will soon see new resources in the fight against substance use. Governor Wes Moore has announced the Rural Advancement for Maryland Peers program, known as RAMP, a $1.6 million initiative designed to strengthen the peer recovery…

Governor Youngkin Announces Grants to Expand Behavioral Health Crisis Care

Virginia — Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced more than $13 million in new grants to expand crisis care services across Virginia as part of the state’s Right Help, Right Now initiative. The funding will support new crisis receiving centers and crisis stabilization…