DOVER – Tuesday, leaders from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) joined partner community agencies for a community response briefing to provide the latest information regarding the state’s efforts to address disparities in outcomes related to Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder for minority and vulnerable populations. Organized by the DHSS […] Staff WriterThis post was …
Tale of twin chests among stories in historic Odessa book
The discovery came via a telephone call. On the other end of the call, an antiques collector told Deborah Buckson, executive director of the Historic Odessa Foundation, that he’d just bought at auction a chest that had a label on the back that said Corbit-Sharp House. That’s one of the foundation’s core historic home from Delaware’s Colonial days. “Do …
UD FinTech Hub welcomes new Discover Bank fund for Delaware
One company helps small start-up food companies find additional investment to fill unexpectedly huge orders from a place like Costco or Whole Foods. One company helps renovation companies get paid faster when they’re helping people get back into homes or businesses that have been damaged in some disaster. One company helps employers make sure more of their employees’ wages stay …
DSU ranking drops a point, but stays in top 3 of public HBCUs
Delaware State University dropped from No. 2 to No. 3 in the U.S. News and World Report 2024 rankings of HBCUs, while continuing to remain in the top 5 of those public schools for the ninth year in a row. Delaware’s Historically Black College and University had risen into the No. 2 spot last year. It’s also listed this year …
Delaware prepares for the ultimate Oktoberfest experience in 2023
Raise Your Steins and Get Ready for a Month of Festive Fun As the summer sun comes to a close, the anticipation for one of Delaware’s most awaited annual events is reaching its peak: Oktoberfest 2023. This year promises to be bigger, better, and more vibrant than ever, with a lineup of events and activities that will leave attendees with …
The Corner Scoop – Week 2 field hockey Top 10 rankings
Week two of the field hockey season is here! Scheduling quirks happen and we will see that this week. There are teams going full out this week with three games that will test their stamina. While others only play once and will get time to rest their legs. The goalkeepers have been tested across the state and the offensive …
On the Pitch: Week 2 top 10 rankings
The high school boys soccer saw a lot of great action last week and with some of the upsets we saw again last week there are some big changes in the rankings this week. Sallies beat Caravel on Saturday night in the battle of No. 1 teams 2-0. Lots of big games this week including some big conference games. This …
View from the Baseline: Week 2 top 10 rankings
Hey, Dover, we heard you. Let’s talk about the Senators. Dover is 4-0 heading into this week, with all four victories coming on the road. After opening with a sweep of the sixth-ranked Caravel, Dover moved to 4-0 after defeating No. 5 Delmarva Christian, 3-1, on Sept. 16 in Georgetown. Three of the four sets were decided by the minimum …
Prevent Injury and Disability from Falls: Fall Prevention Awareness Week is September 18-22, 2023
Broken bones, head injuries and temporary or permanent disabilities can result from falls. The Delaware Coalition for Injury Prevention’s Falls Prevention Team encourages Delawareans to prevent such mishaps. Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long proclaimed September 18-22, 2023 as Falls Prevention Awareness Week in accordance with the nationally recognized observance. “It’s important that we […] Staff WriterThis post was …
NCCo gets volumes of ideas for new Newark library
A rooftop terrace, improved bicycle access and sheet music were some of the wide-ranging ideas community members have presented to New Castle County in meetings on the new Newark Library. The county is collecting more ideas and other input with a 22-question online survey. It has decided to build the library on the same 2.94-acre site, on the east side …