Delaware Governor Declares September Service Dog Month, Recognizing Their Role in Enhancing Lives Across the State

Delaware — Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has officially proclaimed September as Service Dog Month, recognizing the vital role that service dogs play in supporting individuals with disabilities and assisting first responders in managing stress and trauma. Service dogs are highly trained animals…

Wicomico County Receives $1 Million Grant for Pirate’s Wharf Park Expansion

Salisbury, MD — Wicomico County has secured a $1,010,500 federal grant from the National Park Service to support Phase II of the Pirate’s Wharf Park Development Project in Quantico. The grant is part of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a program…

Early Detection on Wheels: Bayhealth Offers Free Breast Exams in Kent and Sussex Counties

Kent and Sussex Counties, Del. — In an effort to enhance accessibility to vital healthcare services, the Bayhealth Cancer Institute is launching a mobile outreach initiative as part of its “Go Pink! Grow Hope” campaign. The initiative is designed to provide free…

Parkside High Student Arrested After Loaded Handgun Found

SALISBURY, Md. — A student at Parkside High School was arrested Wednesday morning after authorities discovered a loaded handgun and a small amount of suspected marijuana in his possession.The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office said a school resource officer received information indicating the…

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…