With detours now up after the Tuesday morning collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, AAA is urging Spring Break travelers who have plans to travel to or through the Baltimore area to double check their plans. “The tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has shut down a vital artery for travelers getting around and through the Baltimore …
DART changes affect dozens of routes, starting May 19
Dozens of of DART routes are being changed starting May 19, affecting prominent destinations like Delaware Park, Christiana Hospital, Christiana Mall, Amazon’s Middletown facility and the Rehoboth outlets. The following are recommended approved changes to be implemented. Modifications to original proposal are designated in italicized bold. IN THE NEWS: Amtrak to invest millions in controversial Wilmington site The new route …
DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – February 11, 2024
This Week’s Review Includes: Economist predicts mild 2024 recession, hit Taylor/Travis song Heads up: I-95 near 896 to be closed Feb. 14-15 and Feb. 19 10 Delaware companies win state EDGE grants Victims’ Rights task force to hear updating, funding ideas Sanford student wins $25,000 as science competition finalist Caravel prevails over Ursuline in front of home crowd Click on …
Hope Center plans to face budget questions with facts
As homelessness increases in Delaware and COVID-related support dries up, the New Castle County Hope Center plans to roll out its new long-term sustainability strategy in January. It will include a companion dashboard demonstrating how big a dent in the problem the center has made over the past three years. New Castle County purchased the former Sheraton Hotel on Airport …
Brighten up dark nights with these merry light displays
If you’re looking for a little holiday magic to brighten up the dark nights of winter, look no farther than the Wilmington Riverfront, where a two-mile stretch of the Riverwalk will be lit up for the Holiday Magic at Riverbright Wilmington. It’s one of more than a dozen of holiday light displays in the region, many of them free, like …
A look at DMA’s Fusco Memorial Stadium
Delaware Military Academy (DMA) has one of the most intense football stadiums in the state. Fusco Memorial Stadium was donated to the school by majority donor Tony Fusco. Ever since its existence the stadium has been nothing less than a great pace to take in a game. Walking in you are greeted by the DMA parents checking tickets, working the …
DRBA details millions going to bridge, airport infrastructure
Delaware’s infrastructure stole the show in Wednesday’s State of the County for New Castle County. Stephen Williams, deputy executive director of Delaware River Bay Authority, told an audience of about 200 that the Authority is focusing on the importance of replacing aging infrastructure and investing in the Delaware Memorial Bridge, which links the First State to New Jersey. Some of …
Ramp closures, lane changes this week at 1-95, Route 896
The Delaware Department of Transportation says work on the Interstate 95 and Route 896 interchange will mean closure of the ramps from and overnight lane changes starting Wednesday, July 5. That includes closure of the ramps from northbound and southbound Route 896 onto southbound I-95 for clearing and utility work, overnight lane closures on northbound Route 896 for drainage work, …
Speeding campaign set June 9-17 on major Del. roads
A campaign against speeding is planned for June on Delaware’s major roads. Operation Braking Point 2.0 runs June 9 through June 17 on Interstate 95, Interstate 495, US Route 13, US Route 113 and State Route 1. Delaware State Police calls it a “zero-tolerance, high-visibility traffic safety and enforcement campaign.” Speeding contributed to one-third of all fatal traffic crashes in …
School board elections: turnout low, but rising in places
Although last week’s school board elections had extremely low voter turnout, one education group points out this year’s numbers rose in many prominent districts. It has been consistently said that only about 10% of eligible voters hit the polls in school board elections. Of the 11 school districts that had races this year, just one, Delmar, hit that mark, with …