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…

Delmarva Astronomical Star Party to Bring Stargazing Weekend to Maryland’s Eastern Shore

EDEN, Md. — A weekend of stargazing, astronomy talks, and family-friendly activities is coming to the Eastern Shore this fall with the Delmarva Astronomical Star Party, set for Friday, September 19, through Sunday, September 21, 2025. The free, three-day event will be…

Health Insurance Costs Surge in Delaware Amid Federal Policy Shifts

DOVER, Del. — Delawareans buying coverage on the Affordable Care Act Marketplace should brace for higher premiums next year. State regulators finalized sizable increases driven by expiring federal subsidy enhancements and persistently high health care costs. Medicare, Medicaid, and off-Marketplace plans are…