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Wienermobile rolls into Delaware with Lewes native at the wheel
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (178+ words) The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is making a stop in Delaware, driven by a hometown Hotdogger with local roots. Maggie Dawson, known as "Meatloaf Maggie," is behind the wheel of the iconic 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels as it visits locations…...
Gov. Meyer signs executive order to advance “smart growth” in Delaware
1+ week, 52+ min ago (218+ words) Governor Matt Meyer spoke with reporters at the Carvel State Office Building in Wilmington Tuesday July 8th, 2025 Delaware is updating the way it plans for growth under a new executive order from Governor Matt Meyer. On Friday, Jan. 30, Meyer signed Executive…...
Snow still a possibility, coastal flooding, high winds expected, as nor'easter grazes Delaware this weekend
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (284+ words) Projected Snowfall Map - Issued January 29, 2026 It still appears that the Delaware beaches could see at least a plowable snow from a nor'easter that will form off the Southeast coast Saturday night. WDEL Meteorologist John Conway said Sussex County will likely…...
Delaware lawmakers consider electric bill rebates tied to energy program
1+ week, 1+ day ago (196+ words) A Republican state senator has introduced updated legislation that would direct a portion of revenue from a regional climate program back to Delaware electric customers through bill rebates. Sen. Gerald Hocker (R-Ocean View) introduced Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 64, which…...
Does Delaware have a law requiring you to remove snow and ice from your vehicle's roof?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (494+ words) A car damaged after being stuck by ice off the roof of another vehicle on I-95 near the Tydings Bridge in Maryland Tuesday, January 26, 2026. A large chunk of ice going through a windshield on I-95 northbound in Maryland is a reminder of…...
Delaware State Offices to reopen Tuesday, Kent County delayed until 10 a.m.
1+ week, 4+ day ago (159+ words) Nearly 8 inches of snow has accumulated as of 10:30 a.m. in northern Wilmington at the WDEL/WSTW station." After being closed Monday for snow and ice cleanup, Delaware's State Offices will reopen on Tuesday, although a little later in Kent County. Delaware…...
Delaware wakes up to snowy first stage of Sunday's winter storm
1+ week, 5+ day ago (306+ words) Snow is falling across Delaware early Sunday morning as a major winter storm moves in. While the first wave is bringing accumulating snow, WDEL Chief Meteorologist Mike Lichniak says the bigger concern will develop later today as sleet and freezing…...
Delaware governor declares state of emergency ahead of Winter Storm
1+ week, 6+ day ago (156+ words) A DelDOT snow plow travels by Christiana Hospital Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer declared a state of emergency Friday in anticipation of this weekend's winter storm, activating the Delaware Emergency Management Agency's emergency operations center and allowing statewide resources " including the…...
Delaware governor declares state of emergency
1+ week, 6+ day ago (183+ words) A DelDOT snow plow travels by Christiana Hospital Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer declared a state of emergency Friday in anticipation of this weekend's winter storm, activating the Delaware Emergency Management Agency's emergency operations center and allowing statewide resources " including the…...
Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for Delaware as forecasters sort out likely snow, sleet battle
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (408+ words) Projected Snowfall Map as of Thursday evening ahead of a storm expected this weekend. Trying to pin down snowfall totals for Delaware may be more complicated than simply looking at surface temperatures during this weekend's storm. WDEL Meteorologist John Conway…...