Severe Weather Awareness Week: Day 3 “Severe Thunderstorms & Hail”

Severe thunderstorms are officially defined as storms that are capable of producing hail that is an inch or larger or wind gusts over 58 mph. Hail this size can damage property such as plants, roofs and vehicles. Wind this strong is able…

Delaware Senate Considers Bills to Give Incarcerated Individuals a Chance for Post-Conviction Review

DOVER, Del. – Two bills aimed at providing incarcerated individuals in Delaware with a better opportunity to have their cases heard in court are progressing through the Delaware Senate. Senate Bill 57 would remove the time bar from Delaware’s post-conviction DNA statute,…

Maryland Opens Public Comment Period for Statewide Transportation Improvement Program Draft

MARYLAND – Maryland’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) draft is now open for public comment. The program outlines proposed traffic improvement projects and funding needs for Fiscal Years 2025 to 2028, with comments accepted through April 4. The program invites recommendations and…

Delaware Severe Weather Awareness Week: Day 2 “Tornado Safety”

Delaware Severe Weather Awareness Week is a reminder that Delaware has been hit with many major weather events within the past five years. This year marks five years since Tropical Storm Isaias spawned the longest tornado ever recorded in Delaware, which wreaked a…

Slaughter Beach Town Council Discusses Potential Marijuana Ordinance

SLAUGHTER BEACH, Del. – The Slaughter Beach Town Council met Monday to discuss a possible ordinance regulating marijuana, potentially taking the next step in managing cannabis within the community. Although no decisions were made, the council’s discussions are ongoing. Officials discussed the…

Maryland Lawmakers Clash Over Age-Appropriate Education in Schools

MARYLAND — Lawmakers in the Maryland Senate are divided over what constitutes age-appropriate education for children. This ongoing debate stems from recent legislative efforts, including House Bill 380, which sought to introduce vending machines offering contraceptives and other health-related products in schools.…