Colonial's first safety summit was held Tuesday.

Colonial safety summit stresses importance of communication

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Parents have religiously attended school board meetings this year to share concerns about school safety, with incidents like guns in buildings, fights between children and vaping in bathrooms atop their list of worries. The Colonial School District on Tuesday night hosted a safety summit, featuring law enforcement, a constable and the district superintendent. Watch the full video of the summit …

Vinn is the Delaware Judiciary's new comfort dog. (Delaware Judiciary photo)

Comfort dog joins Delaware Judiciary staff

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

A comfort dog has joined the staff of the Delaware courts system. “The courthouse does not have to be a scary place,” said Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr. “We believe the services of Officer Vinn will help make the Justice Center more welcoming, or at least not as stressful, particularly for children involved in court proceedings.” Vinn is a …