Delaware-lead BEAD Program for internet access's final proposal was approved by the federal government. (Photo by Proxima Studio/Adobe Stock)

Del. leads national ‘Internet for All’ funding initiative

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

Delaware is leading the charge in the federal governmentā€™s mission to provide internet for all. Tuesday, the Department of Commerceā€™s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved the First Stateā€™s final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The program is a key feature of the federal governmentā€™s ā€œInternet for Allā€ initiative to connect everyone in America …

The groundbreaking for a new cell phone tower in Hockessin commenced Thursday. (Photo by Ivelin Denev/iStock Getty Images)

Hockessin to get new cell phone tower, more to be built

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Some dead-zones in Hockessin will be eradicated with the addition of a new 160-foot cell tower. Located at 7259 Lancaster Pike in Hockessin, the addition had a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday at the Hockessin Police Athletic League. Cell phone reception along with internet availability has become a popular topic in recent years, especially with the pandemic highlighting some of the accessibility …