This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Delaware schools to turn to science of reading to improve literacy rates Six months from election, most candidates have yet to file 42 to compete for 19 school board seats in May 10 election House Republicans push $100 rebate; Dems may have own plan Culture 302 Beer Drinkers’ Choice Awards to crown ‘Delaware’s Best …
Delaware LIVE Weekly Review – March 13, 2022
This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Marijuana legalization fails after stunning series of events, political maneuvering Cannabis legalization may return for a vote in 2022, sponsor says Bridgeville natural gas facility would put kids at risk, opponents say Two Christina board members to revisit charter moratorium request Culture ‘Blue Door,’ ‘Other World:’ 2 riveting theater experiences St. Patrick’s Day Parade …
Delaware LIVE Weekly Review – March 6, 2022
This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Carney lifts school mask mandate while trial to end it is underway U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg touts electric buses in Wilmington Culture Rep. Mike Smith to run 48 miles in 48 hours for veterans Symphony to keep mask, vaccine rules for March 11 concert The Grand lifts mask, vaccine requirements for audiences Pike …
Seaford’s 3-point shooting leads them into quarterfinals
Kashmeir Wise takes a thre point attempt in win over appoquinimink photo by Ben Fulton BF Imagery It was an unorthodox start at Appoquinimink High School for round 2 of the DIAA Playoffs. Seaford’s Brent Ricketts received a technical foul for dunking during pregame warm ups, resulting in two free throws and possession for Appoquinimink to begin the game. But …
Delaware LIVE Weekly Review – Feb. 27, 2022
This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines GOP backs lawsuit challenging early voting Corrections summit ends with apology to inmates, families Avian flu found in poultry farm after increased bird deaths there Culture Diocese of Wilmington to hold first-ever ‘Reconciliation Monday’ The Point at Cape Henlopen to close for season Delaware to celebrate Women’s History Month with historical events State park …
Delaware LIVE Weekly Review – Feb. 20, 2022
This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Child care workers still waiting for promised $1,500 state bonuses Hockessin mom sues to end Carney’s school mask mandate Carney allows McGuiness to hire outside lawyer for Medicaid audit Restaurants wrestle with pricing to cover industry cost hikes Straight outta committee: Pot bill heads to House floor Culture Vials speak to first responders when …
GOP legislators file bill to ban transgender girls on women’s teams
Two Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation to prohibit Delaware students from playing on sports teams that do not correspond with the gender they were assigned at birth. Senate Bill 227, sponsored by Sen. Bryant Richardson, R-Seaford, and Rep. Tim Dukes, R-Laurel, would require students to play according to the biological gender indicated on their birth certificate or other government record …
Delaware LIVE Weekly Review – Feb. 13, 2022
This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Republican bill would increase senior property tax credit to $750 max Red Clay joins Christina, Brandywine in Learning Collaborative talks Before the Battle of Brandywine, Washington was in Wilmington Delaware teachers, others work to create Black History curriculum Culture Longwood’s restored Orchid House will show even more blooms Halestorm, Hank Williams Jr. join 2022 …
Delaware LIVE Weekly Review – Feb. 6, 2022
This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Renter, landlord advocates disagree over solutions to eviction crisis Christina School District asks for moratorium on new, expanding charter schools Harlan Elementary’s Thursday night Bedtime Stories promote reading, community Culture Dover to celebrate Black History Month with cultural, educational events Want hydrangeas that bees will love? Choose a lacecap, says Mt. Cuba Surf fishing …
Delaware LIVE Weekly Review – Jan. 30, 2022
This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Wilmington residents sign petition in support of police chief Gov’s budget proposal nears $5 billion; includes raises for all state employees Purzycki says city will put $50 million into residential redevelopment Police officers, New Castle County settle sexual harassment suit Bayhealth employees face Feb. 28 vaccine deadline Culture Hunting opportunities still available as season …