All the fun, rides, food and agricultural highlights it’s known for will return, in a socially distanced way.
Summer’s on the way, and so are some of your favorite events
A few events are canceled. Some are coy. But Firefly, Point-to-Point and others say they will go on this year.
Slave burial ground identified at John Dickinson Plantation
“’This is sacred ground for Delaware, and we will continue to treat it with the honor and respect it deserves,’ said Tim Slavin, a state official.
Distracted driving added to list on improving highway safety
Officials cited technologies like high-friction surface treatments, rumble strips and ‘automated enforcement’ (that’s bureaucratese for red-light cameras).
Delaware in the 1920s: F. Scott Fitzgerald, ghost-hunting and a few du Ponts
A new novel called ‘Ellerslie’ is a ghost story set in a riverfront mansion in Edgemoor in the Roaring ’20s.
Appo proposes 8:15 start for middle, high students; 9:15 for younger ones
The district school board votes May 11 on the proposal, and it would start this fall.
What to do, expect when you go hunting for a COVID-19 vaccine in Delaware
The best simple advice is to register with the biggest suppliers, because you’ll need an account to schedule and maybe just to see the appointment calendar.
Tough, touching stories of human rights at Dickinson Plantation
‘It can be uncomfortable to tell and hear,’ said supervisor Gloria Henry. ‘It’s very hard to hear some parts of history, but we will never shirk from that.’
ChristianaCare plans to create pediatric center
‘Plans are not final yet for the Pediatric Care Center at the Center for Women’s & Children’s Health,’ a spokesman said. ‘We are unable to comment further.’
Delaware called most tax-friendly state for retirees
Kiplinger’s weighed taxes on income (it varies), sales (zero) and property (it varies). A bonus round considered estate or inheritance (another zero).