Advisory: Pending Handgun Purchases Not Completed Before Nov. 16 due to NICS delays require a Permit to Purchase

The Delaware State Police, through the State Bureau of Identification (SBI), advises that handgun transactions not approved and completed before November 16, 2025, due to delays in the federally required […]

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CITY OF REHOBOTH BEACH COMPLETES INSTALLATION OF BANDSTAND CHRISTMAS TREE

REHOBOTH BEACH Del. – The City of Rehoboth Beach has completed the installation of its Christmas tree at the Bandstand, following a coordinated effort that involved multiple public and private partners, according to a post on the city’s official Facebook page. The…

DELAWARE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND PUBLIC ADVOCATE DETAIL DELMARVA ELECTRIC BILL COSTS

DOVER Del. – The Delaware Public Service Commission and the Delaware Office of the Public Advocate are outlining how Delmarva Power and Light Company electric bills are structured, breaking monthly statements into three main parts: supply, transmission and distribution.According to the agencies,…

Search Warrant in Laurel Leads to Arrests for Drug and Weapon Offenses

The Delaware State Police have arrested 57-year-old David Vasquez and 27-year-old Bethany Dean, both from Laurel, Delaware, for felony drug and weapon charges following a search warrant in Laurel. On […]

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Search Warrant in Laurel Leads to Arrests for Drug and Weapon Offenses

The Delaware State Police have arrested 57-year-old David Vasquez and 27-year-old Bethany Dean, both from Laurel, Delaware, for felony drug and weapon charges following a search warrant in Laurel. On […]

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THANKSGIVING TRAVEL OUTLOOK ISSUED FOR MARYLAND TOLL ROUTES

BALTIMORE, Md. – Maryland transportation officials are laying out a comprehensive Thanksgiving travel plan for drivers using the state’s toll roads, combining congestion forecasts, detour information, toll guidance, work zone expectations, and holiday safety measures into a single statewide advisory.With Thanksgiving week…

VIRGINIA OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR 15TH ANNUAL STEAM-H ESSAY CONTEST

RICHMOND, Va. – Governor Glenn Youngkin, First Lady Suzanne Youngkin, and the Virginia Council on Women have opened the application window for the 2026 STEAM-H scholarship contest, a statewide program aimed at supporting female high school seniors preparing for careers in science,…

ST. JOHN PROPERTIES PLANS 220,000 SQUARE FOOT BUSINESS PARK IN SALISBURY

SALISBURY, Md. – A major commercial development is moving forward in Wicomico County as St. John Properties acquires 24 acres along East Naylor Mill Road for a project known as Salisbury Exchange. County Executive Julie Giordano announced the purchase, which is expected…

DELAWARE DONORS HELP DART’S STUFF THE BUS CAMPAIGN GATHER 22,168 POUNDS OF FOOD

STATEWIDE – Delaware residents turned out across the state earlier this month to support DART’s long running Thanksgiving food drive, an effort that brought in more than 22,000 pounds of donations for the Food Bank of Delaware. The collection campaign, now in…

*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Clayton

Delaware State Police have identified 19-year-old Henry Byler of Clayton, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal pedestrian crash on Tuesday in Clayton. The Delaware State Police Troop […]

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State Police Arrest Georgetown Man for Guns, Drugs, and Explosive Devices

Delaware State Police have arrested 61-year-old David Godwin, of Georgetown, Delaware after pipe bombs, hoax devices, guns, and drugs were found following a domestic-related assault investigation. On November 10, 2025, […]

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ACCREDITATION REVIEW TO EXAMINE UMES VETERINARY SCHOOL IN 2026

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s School of Veterinary Medicine is approaching a key point in its effort to secure accreditation for what will become Maryland’s first veterinary school. The institution will undergo a full accreditation site review…

DELAWARE DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH CALLS ATTENTION TO ORAL HEALTH DURING NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH

DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Division of Public Health is reminding Delawareans to pay closer attention to dental care during National Diabetes Month, citing evidence that diabetes can heighten the risk of oral health problems. According to the Division of Public Health,…

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION LAUNCHES TOOL TO HELP AMERICANS SPOT AND STOP SCAMS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Trade Commission is urging people to prepare for potential scams by using a new resource designed to help them slow down, think clearly, and verify information before responding to suspicious messages or calls. According to reports, the…

Delaware’s Creative Vision Goes National: Jessica Ball Joins NASAA Board

Wilmington, Del. – The Delaware Division of the Arts has made an exciting announcement: Director Jessica Ball has been elected to the board of directors of the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA), placing Delaware in a key position to influence…

Cloudflare Outage Disrupts Online Access to Lewes City Meeting Agendas

LEWES, Del. – A widespread Cloudflare service outage has temporarily prevented residents from accessing City of Lewes public meeting agendas and related documents online, city officials announced this morning. In a post on the City of Lewes official Facebook page, staff confirmed…

Rehoboth Beach to Kick Off Holiday Season with Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – The City of Rehoboth Beach will officially launch the holiday season with its traditional tree lighting at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand on Friday, November 28, 2025. The family-friendly event begins at 6:30 p.m. with a community sing-along led…

Ocean City Opens Applications for Free 2026 “Ocean City University” Civic Course

OCEAN CITY, Md. – The Town of Ocean City is now accepting applications for the 2026 session of Ocean City University, a free ten-week educational program designed to give residents an in-depth look at how their municipal government operates. Classes will meet…

Massive Apartment Fire Displaces 25 Residents in Chesapeake Beach, Causes $1.5 Million in Damage

Chesapeake Beach, Md. – A fast-moving fire ripped through a multi-unit apartment complex in Chesapeake Beach on Monday morning, destroying 14 homes, displacing approximately 25 people, and causing an estimated $1.5 million in structural damage, officials said. The blaze broke out shortly…

UPDATE ADVISORY: Permit to Purchase – Instructor Guidance Clarification

This advisory updates and clarifies the Delaware State Police news release issued on October 6th, 2025, regarding the Permit to Purchase Firearms Instructor information.   What’s new/clarified for instructors Instructor […]

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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Arrest Driver for Vehicular Homicide Following Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in New Castle

Delaware State Police have identified 36-year-old Ashley Henry, of New Castle, Delaware, as the woman who died in the fatal crash early Saturday morning in New Castle. Delaware State Police […]

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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Delmar

Delaware State Police have identified 30-year-old Jeremy Mitchell, of Georgetown, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal crash on Thursday in Delmar. Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision […]

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State Police Arrest Driver for Vehicular Homicide Following Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in New Castle

Delaware State Police have arrested 36-year-old Ashley Wright of Dover, Delaware, for vehicular homicide and traffic-related charges following a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early Saturday morning in New Castle. On […]

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DELAWARE HOLDS FIRST HEALING THE HELPERS CONFERENCE TO SUPPORT FIRST RESPONDERS AND VETERANS

DOVER, Del. — Delaware held its inaugural Healing The Helpers: A Mental Health Conference for First Responders and Veterans as part of a statewide effort to strengthen support systems for those who serve, according to reports. The event was developed by the…

VIRGINIA SHIFTS SNAP DISTRIBUTION AFTER FEDERAL DIRECTIVE

RICHMOND, Va. — According to reports, federal officials have directed Virginia to begin distributing a partial portion of monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits this week, prompting the Commonwealth to temporarily pause its Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance program to remain in compliance…

LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL INCIDENT LEADS TO ONE STUDENT INJURED AND ANOTHER DETAINED

LAUREL, Del. — A post on the Laurel School District’s official Facebook page alerted families this morning to an incident inside Laurel High School that involved a knife and left one student with a minor injury. The district explained that the situation…

DELAWARE OUTLINES $1 BILLION PLAN AIMED AT IMPROVING RURAL HEALTHCARE STATEWIDE

WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer announced that Delaware has submitted an application seeking up to $1 billion from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program to expand access to healthcare, reduce costs, and strengthen the medical workforce in Kent and Sussex counties.…

Delaware State Police Arrest Two Wilmington Men After Armed Home Invasion in Felton

FELTON, Del. — Two Wilmington men are in custody after Delaware State Police say they forced their way into a Felton home Monday afternoon, threatened residents with guns, and led troopers on a chase across Kent County. Investigators say 19-year-old Dylan Charles…

GOVERNOR YOUNGKIN ANNOUNCES MAJOR GROWTH IN VIRGINIA’S HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE

RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that more than 30,000 new health care workers have been licensed across Virginia since the start of his administration, marking what state officials call a major expansion of the Commonwealth’s medical workforce. In a post…

State Police Arrest Two Wilmington Men Following Home Invasion-Robbery and Pursuit in Kent County – Searching for Third Suspect

Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Dylan Charles and 22-year-old Quincey Thomas, both of Wilmington, Delaware, following a home invasion-robbery and pursuit that occurred yesterday in Kent County. A third […]

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DEMA REMINDS DELAWARE RESIDENTS TO UPDATE EMERGENCY KITS FOR COLDER WEATHER

Delaware — As temperatures drop across Delaware, state emergency officials are reminding residents to review and refresh their emergency preparedness plans for the colder months. In a post shared on the Delaware Emergency Management Agency’s official Facebook page, officials compared preparedness to…

State Police Arrest Frankford Man Following Probation & Parole Search

The Delaware State Police have arrested 20-year-old Malachi Mahon of Frankford, Delaware, for felony drug and gun charges following a Probation and Parole search yesterday in Frankford. On November 11, […]

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SALISBURY WOMAN SENTENCED FOR HELPING SON AFTER DEADLY GANG-RELATED SHOOTING

SALISBURY, Md. — A Salisbury woman will serve prison time for aiding her son after a fatal 2023 shooting that prosecutors described as gang-related. According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, 37-year-old Kyeisha Elliott was sentenced on November 7 to ten…

CME Alert: Strong Solar Storm May Bring Widespread Aurora to Delmarva Tonight Or Tomorrow Night

Space weather forecasters are keeping a close eye on a powerful solar eruption that may bring a dazzling show to the night sky across Delmarva, along with the potential for minor disruptions to technology here on Earth. Earlier today, the NOAA Space…

DELAWARE E-ZPASS ANNOUNCES WEBSITE UPGRADE AND TEMPORARY SERVICE OUTAGE

DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles announced plans to launch a redesigned and ADA-compliant E-ZPass website on Thursday, November 13. According to state officials, the updated site at EZPassDE.com will feature a modern design, easier navigation, and improved tools…

DELAWARE SURVEY SHOWS GAPS IN PUBLIC AWARENESS OF ‘FOREVER CHEMICALS’

DOVER, Del. (Nov. 10, 2025) — A new statewide survey by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shows that while awareness of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, remains limited among residents, more Delawareans are learning about the…

*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Millsboro

Delaware State Police have identified 76-year-old Peter Roskowski, of Millsboro, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal crash on Friday in Millsboro. Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision […]

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*Update – Victims Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Five-Vehicle Crash in Lewes

Delaware State Police have identified 62-year-old Charlene Broccolo and 64-year-old Albert Broccolo, both of Bel Air, Maryland, as people who died in the fatal five-vehicle crash on Friday in Lewes. […]

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State Police Arrest Dover Man for Burglary of State Office Buildings and Theft of a State-Owned Vehicle

Delaware State Police have arrested 29-year-old Isiah Worthy, of Dover, Delaware, for burglary, vehicle theft, and related charges following a burglary of two state office buildings, and theft of a […]

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State Police Arrest Harrington Man Following Shooting Incident

Delaware State Police have arrested 60-year-old John Allen of Harrington, Delaware, for reckless endangering and other offenses following a shooting incident in Harrington. On November 7, 2025, at approximately 1:00 […]

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Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offenders

The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register at their current address. If […]

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Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offenders

The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register at their current address. If […]

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Submits $1 Billion Plan to Transform Rural Health Care in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Friday that Virginia has submitted an application for $1 billion in federal Rural Health Transformation funding, aimed at improving health care access and outcomes in rural communities across the state. The proposal, called VA Rural…