Delaware Sees Economic Gains Despite Lowest Labor Force Participation in Decades

WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware’s job market continues to show strength, according to the state’s newly released Annual Economic Report from the Department of Labor. The report, which is free to the public and available online, provides a comprehensive look at employment trends,…

Virginia Launches SNAP FORWARD Initiative to Reduce Payment Errors

RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Glenn Youngkin met virtually Thursday with more than 1,500 state and local Department of Social Services employees to announce SNAP FORWARD, a statewide initiative aimed at reducing payment errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. “We must make…

Maryland Unveils $21.5 Billion Transportation Investment Plan

EASTON, Md. — Maryland transportation officials outlined a $21.5 billion, six-year investment plan Tuesday during meetings with leaders from Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester counties, emphasizing safety upgrades, infrastructure maintenance and economic growth. Acting Transportation Secretary Samantha J. Biddle said the state’s Draft…

Delaware State Police Investigating Deadly Collision on Dupont Boulevard

GEORGETOWN — Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened Monday afternoon on Dupont Boulevard. The collision occurred around 12:30 p.m. on September 15 when a Nissan Altima was traveling southbound on U.S. 113, approaching the intersection at Redden Road.…

Delaware State Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Shawnee Country Store

MILFORD, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that took place yesterday afternoon at Shawnee Country Store. At approximately 1:30 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the business, located at 6994 Shawnee Road. According to investigators,…

Governor Meyer Takes Action to Support Volunteer Firefighters and Families

WILMINGTON, DE — Governor Matt Meyer signed new legislation Tuesday aimed at strengthening Delaware’s volunteer fire companies and providing additional support for firefighters and their families.House Bill 171 updates the Delaware Volunteerism Act to allow high school students to earn community service…

Temporary Closure on Riverside Drive Scheduled for Water System Work

Salisbury, Maryland  — Residents and visitors in Salisbury should plan for traffic delays on Tuesday, September 16, as the City’s Department of Waterworks Utilities Division undertakes a water service line replacement in the 1100 block of Riverside Drive. The project will require…

Delaware Department of Agriculture Confirms First Cases of West Nile Virus in Horses for 2025

DOVER, Delaware – The Delaware Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first two cases of West Nile Virus in horses this year. Both horses, a 4-year-old Standardbred gelding and a 7-year-old Standardbred mare, were located in Kent County and were euthanized after…