3+ week, 4+ day ago (269+ words) DELAWARE - The Delaware School Choice Enrollment application for the 2026/2027 school year is now open. The applications opened on Monday, Nov. 3rd, 2025, and close on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. The school choice program in Delaware allows for Delawarean families to apply to enroll their children in any Delaware public traditional school district, charter school or vocational-technical school, regardless of their address, according to the Delaware Department of Education. To participate in DE school choice, the DDOE says the child must be first enrolled in their school of residence, which is the school assigned based on home address. Then, after research into which school is the best fit for the child/family, the family can fill out the application form, either online or on paper'to the receiving local education agency or the DDOE.' According to schoolchoiceDE.org, the following schools are open to apply for…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (364+ words) The Delmarva Sports Network and the Delaware Blue Coats, the NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers, are partnering to bring 11 Blue Coats games to viewers across the Delmarva Peninsula on free over-the-air television and participating cable providers in the Salisbury market and surrounding counties. " The Delmarva Sports Network and the Delaware Blue Coats, the NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers, are partnering to bring 11 Blue Coats games to viewers across the Delmarva Peninsula on free over-the-air television and participating cable providers in the Salisbury market and surrounding counties Fans will be able to experience the excitement of G League basketball throughout the 2025-2026 season.This partnership reflects our commitment to deliver more live, high-quality sports to our community," said Bill Vernon, vice president of Draper Media The Blue Coats are a championship-caliber organization with passionate fans and we're thrilled…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (167+ words) (Courtesy: Food Bank of Delaware) DELAWARE" The Food Bank of Delaware announced two drive-thru food distribution events ahead of Thanksgiving. The first will take place at the Dover Motor Speedway on Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. until supplies run out. Another event is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Nov. 21 at Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown. Supplies are first-come, first-served and limited to one per household. Attendees must show proof of Delaware residency and pre-registration is recommended, but does not guarantee service, according to the Food Bank. Pre-register here for the Dover distribution event on Nov. 19 and here for the Georgetown event on Nov. 21. Bees is an Ocean City local familiar with Eastern Shore culture and history. She is passionate about audience engagement through community journalism, media literacy and language. Before joining WBOC, Bees was Editor in Chief of SU's student news outlet, The Flyer.She…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (508+ words) DOVER, Del. - Democratic lawmakers in Dover have introduced new legislation designed to protect against a looming $400 million shortfall they say would be caused by the Trump Administration's recently passed "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." According to the House Majority Caucus, Delaware's tax code is automatically updated to reflect changes to federal tax law. Trump's OBBBA, according to democrats, recently changed provisions to the federal Internal Revenue Code that would allow businesses to immediately write off certain costs such as research and property investments instead of spreading the tax deductions over years." Those new federal provisions, automatically applied to Delaware's tax code as well, would be retroactive for businesses spanning back to 2022 and all tax payers in 2025, according to lawmakers. The House Majority Caucus says the immediate tax breaks would cause a projected $400 million state revenue loss over the next few…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (286+ words) Governor Matt Meyer today announced the launch of the Delaware Office of New Americans, designed to support the immigrant community. DELAWARE - Governor Matt Meyer today announced the launch of the Delaware Office of New Americans, designed to support the immigrant community.Housed within the Department of State, the office will provide dedicated support, offer" citizenship assistance, coordinate with partner organizations, and ensure that immigrants in Delaware have access to language support, workforce development, and civic-engagement resources.Governor Meyer selected Rony" Baltazar-Lopez as the inaugural" Director of the Office of New Americans." Baltazar-Lopez is the former Director of Policy and Communications at the Department of State His first day as Director was" Monday, Nov 3, 2025.As the son of immigrants, I am deeply honored to lead the establishment of the Office of New Americans," Baltazar-Lopez said." Immigrants are vital to the strength…...

4+ week, 2+ hour ago (201+ words) Delaware State Police say around 2 a.m. on Saturday morning, a Toyota Rav-4 was traveling westbound on John J. Williams Highway, east of William Street Road. A Volkswagen Jetta was also traveling westbound, behind the Toyota. For reasons still under investigation, the Volkswagen rear-ended the Toyota, then drove off the roadway and struck a tree. The Toyota also veered off the roadway because of the collision. - Delaware State Police say around 2 a.m on November 1, a Toyota Rav-4 was traveling westbound on John J Williams Highway, east of William Street Road A Volkswagen Jetta was also traveling westbound, behind the Toyota For reasons still under investigation, the Volkswagen rear-ended the Toyota, then drove off the roadway and struck a tree The Toyota also veered off the roadway because of the collision Courtesy Indian River Fire Co The Indian River Fire Company was alerted about…...

1+ day, 27+ min ago (125+ words) On November 26, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company say they were dispatched to a vehicle accident involving a bicyclist on Friendship Road in Millsboro." Courtesy of Indian River Volunteer Fire Company MILLSBORO, Del. - On November 26, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company say they were dispatched to a vehicle accident involving a bicyclist on Friendship Road in Millsboro. Delaware State Fire Police also responded to the scene and coordinated traffic control. According to the fire company, it appeared that a vehicle and a bicycle collided on Friendship Road. The bicyclist was injured and taken to local medical facilities. A requested aviation unit was cancelled. Friendship Road was closed for the duration of the incident. The Delaware State Police are still investigating the crash....

1+ week, 2+ day ago (142+ words) Delaware State Police have announced they are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on November 19 in Georgetown. GEORGETOWN, Del. - Delaware State Police have announced they are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on November 19 in Georgetown. Police say around 5:20 p.m., troopers responded to the 22000 block of Lewes Georgetown Highway in Georgetown for a report that a residence had been struck by gunfire. The preliminary investigation showed that an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots that hit the residence. Two adults were home at the time, but no one was injured. Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is continuing to investigate the incident and ask that anyone with relevant information contacts Detective H. Lingo at 302-752-3798. Information can also be provided by private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page....

2+ week, 1+ day ago (614+ words) DOVER, Del. - A federal judge has declined to implement an immediate injunction that would have temporarily halted Delaware's new permit to purchase handgun law from taking effect this weekend, according to court documents acquired by WBOC. The Permit to Purchase law was first enacted in May of 2024 and requires anyone looking to buy or transfer a gun to first obtain a handgun purchaser permit. Obtaining that permit requires fingerprinting, a criminal background check, and completion of a firearms training course. Delawareans who already have a Concealed Carry Deadly Weapon license would not be subject to the permit application process. The controversial law has drawn heavy criticism from gun rights advocates long before it was passed. Supporters have touted the measure as a step towards reducing gun violence in the First State. It was slated to take effect on Nov. 16, 2025, giving…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (238+ words) The Fire Marshal's Office says shortly after 9:30 p.m. on November 15, the Laurel Fire Department and other assisting mutual aid fire companies arrived on scene in the 32000 block of Sussex Highway. There they found a single family home with fire and smoke showing. The home was occupied at the time of the fire, but firefighters were able to enter the home and remove an unresponsive man. Firefighters and EMS immediately began performing life saving measures before transporting the man to an area hospital. He is currently in critical condition. - The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal says they are investigating a fire in a Laurel home.The Fire Marshal's Office says shortly after 9:30 p.m on November 15, the Laurel Fire Department and other assisting mutual aid fire companies arrived on scene in the 32000 block of Sussex Highway There they found a single…...