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Delaware’s Adult-Use Marijuana Market Moves Forward with Legislative Updates and Lottery Process

Staff WriterGovernment, RSS-GOV

DOVER, DE – Delaware’s adult-use marijuana market is advancing in accordance with legislative mandates, following essential updates and a rigorous licensing process. In 2023, Delaware enacted legislation legalizing an adult-use recreational marijuana market and outlining a structured system for cultivators, manufacturers, retailers, and testing laboratories, with a strong emphasis on social equity applicants. The law […] Staff WriterThis post was …

News Briefs Pickleball

Sussex gets new indoor pickleball courts

Staff WriterNews Briefs, Sports

LEWES — Dave Marshall Tennis and Pickleball has completed construction of dedicated indoor pickleball courts, increasing recreational opportunities for Sussex County. The First State Facility will meet the needs of casual players and dedicated enthusiasts. There are various reservation options, including membership rentals, annual contracts, pay-as-you-go and drop-in sessions. All reservations are done through a new Court Reserve app, which …

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State Agencies Preparing for Major Winter Storm

Staff WriterGovernment, RSS-GOV

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), and other agencies are preparing for a major winter storm that is expected to impact the state starting Sunday night. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch with 5 to 10 inches or more of snow expected by Tuesday morning. Heavier snow could begin Monday around …

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OMC Provides Update on Open Retail License Lottery and Selected Applicants for Delaware’s Marijuana Industry

Staff WriterGovernment, RSS-GOV

Following the public license lottery conducted by the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) on December 19, 2024, the OMC is excited to announce the official list of applicants selected to join Delaware’s regulated marijuana industry. This lottery represents a significant milestone in the OMC’s commitment to a fair and transparent licensing process. Selected applicants […] Staff WriterThis post was …

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Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) Conducts Lottery for Open Retail Licensing

Staff WriterGovernment, RSS-GOV

Dover, DE — December 19, 2024 The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) conducted a public license lottery to select applicants in the Open Retail category for Delaware’s regulated marijuana industry. This event marks a significant milestone in fostering a fair and transparent licensing process, ensuring equal opportunities for businesses to participate in the state’s […] Staff WriterThis post was …

Statewide GOP success

Is the path to statewide GOP success better messaging or recruitment/fundraising?

Bradley VasoliHeadlines, Government & Politics

Delaware’s populous north has long been rough territory for Republicans to run in competitively, in relative contrast to downstate. Of the 12 New Castle County Council seats, for instance, the party holds only one. Candidate recruitment can therefore be difficult, and thus many Democrat-held seats from the General Assembly down to local boards go unchallenged. Consequently, GOP candidates run a …

Big Ive's Turkey Drive 2023

DART’s ‘Stuff the Bus’ campaign launches this week as holiday food collections continue

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

DETV’s Ivan Thomas plans to give away 3,000 turkeys this year in his Big Ive’s Turkey Drive, increasing the giveaway by about 400 over last year. The program is the successor to Norman Oliver’s longtime Wilmington Thanksgiving giveaway, which gave away 250,000 turkeys over its 40-year run. “Last year’s Big Ive’s Turkey Drive taught me something powerful—when you truly listen …

News Briefs-Christiana Care

News Briefs From the Week of Oct. 7, 2024

Peter OsborneHeadlines

A Calendar of future events will soon complement this compilation of news briefs from the past week. Within this page, you’ll see quick hits in our core categories, plus such topics as Long-Term Traffic Alerts, Charitable Contributions, Delaware People (Promotions and Honors) and Fond Farewells. GOVERNMENT Governor John Carney activated 100 service members and more than 40 vehicles from the …

DART Service Changes

DART service changes will go into effect Nov. 17

Peter OsborneFeatured, Government, Headlines, Traffic

Changes to DART’s Statewide Bus Service will become effective Sunday, November 17, 2024. DART service changes are outlined below, summarized by county. Modifications to the original proposal are highlighted in bold text. The new route schedules will be available online at DartFirstState.com by mid-November, and printed pocket schedules will also be available by mid-November. New Castle County The following Routes …

Georgetown pallet village

Funding woes jeopardize future of Georgetown pallet village

Jose Ignacio Castaneda PerezCulture, Headlines

This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware.  Georgetown’s transitional housing pallet village is facing a funding shortfall, jeopardizing the project that houses 40 people experiencing homelessness in Sussex County. The village’s nonprofit operator, The Springboard Collaborative, was hoping to receive a $1.5 million grant this year from the Longwood Foundation, the Wilmington-based charitable grantmaking foundation linked to the du Pont family. …