Posts Tagged ‘Delaware’
Unemployment in DE Remains Steady, but Sussex County Increases 1%
Unemployment in Delaware remained steady at 3.6% from December to January – and lower than the national rate of 4%. In Sussex County unemployment increased from 3.2% in December to 4.2% in January. The Office of Occupational and Labor Market Information has released its annual revisions to prior-year employment estimates. Private Education and Health Services…
Read MoreDrought Conditions on Delmarva Increase Wildfire Risk – Outdoor Burning Restrictions in Several Counties & Delaware
The Worcester County Fire Marshal is warning of heightened wildfire risks to to ongoing moderate drought conditions, high winds and low humidity. Wildfire activity has been on the rise and the Fire Marshal’s office strongly urges you to avoid outdoor burning or to exercise extreme caution if burning is necessary. These conditions endanger personal property…
Read MoreBill Introduced to Establish Office of Suicide Prevention in Delaware
49 other U.S. states have an Office of Suicide Prevention – Delaware is currently the only state in the nation without one. Legislation that has been introduced in Delaware proposes to change that. Under House Bill 54, sponsored by Representative Eric Morrison and Senator Spiros Mantzavinos, The Office of Suicide Prevention would support the Suicide Prevention Coalition in raising…
Read MoreHunter Biden Pardoned by President Biden
Statement from President Joe Biden Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted. Without aggravating factors like use in a crime,…
Read MoreSarah McBride Wins in Historic Election for Congress
McBride Wins in Historic Election for Congress Wilmington, DE — Tonight, surrounded by her family, friends, and hundreds of supporters, Sarah McBride thanked the thousands of Delawareans who came together behind her campaign in her race to be the next Congresswoman for Delaware’s At-Large Congressional District. The AP called the race for Delaware’s At-Large congressional race…
Read MoreLong Lines Greet Voters for 1st Day of Early Voting in Delaware
Early voting began at 11 Friday morning – with long lines at many polling locations. Sussex County Election Director, Bo McDowell tells the Talk of Delmarva that voters arrive hours before the polls opened and they are currently working through the large backlogs and hope to catch up before the polls close at 7pm. Today…
Read MoreConcerns Regarding Severe Drought Situation in Delaware
The drought conditions have had a major impact on the corn and soybean crops in Delaware, with soybean yields running well below normal for full season beans. For double crop beans after wheat and barley, those yields if not irrigated are going to be extremely low. Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse tells the Talk…
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Read MoreMD US Senator Van Hollen & BOEM Looking at More Offshore Wind Options
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is now looking at a possible second regional offshore wind energy sale in the Central Atlantic Ocean – with a potential second auction next year. Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen says the first sale was completed earlier this month. BOEM’s action comes after a December 2023 agreement that Senator…
Read MoreRehoboth Starts Season without Deauville
Rehoboth Beach started the season with a slew of changes impacting the beach patrol and especially visitors of Deauville, which has essentially become a state park within Rehoboth Beach. Trash cans were removed, and Deauville has been converted into a carry-in/carry-out park, independent of city infrastructure. As planned, state officials assumed control of the Deauville beach,…
Read MoreUPDATED: DE School Board Election Results
UPDATED – 05/14/24 – School Board elections were held throughout Delaware on Tuesday. In Sussex County, three districts had contested races – all for 4-year terms. County Election Director Bo McDowell tells the Talk of Delmarva that voter turnout was very low. He said there was a bad internet connection at the polling location at…
Read MoreOver $14 Million in Funding for Critical Community Projects in Delaware–Signed into Law
Funding that has been secured for Delaware will go towards some of the most pressing needs in all three counties–including the expansion of affordable housing opportunities for families and seniors, the development of workforce and job training programs, and increase in access to affordable and quality health care. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester announced that she…
Read MoreDE Flags to Half-Staff for Former State Senator Robert Voshell of Milford
Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Saturday to honor Korean War veteran and former Senate Majority Leader Robert Voshell on the day of his interment. He worked at the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles, retiring as director after 40 years with the…
Read MoreIndian River Inlet Bridge, DE Memorial Bridge, in Top 100 most Iconic Bridges in America, Finds Survey
Iconic bridges in America’s landscape connect destinations as well as offer breathtaking views—something that can transform any mundane commute into an inspiring journey. Gunther Volkswagen Fort Lauderdale posed a hypothetical question to 3,000 commuters nationwide: If you could select any one of America’s iconic bridges to be part of your daily commute, which one would you…
Read MoreDelaware, New Jersey, Illinois Lead Multistate Coalition of Attorneys General Supporting PA Gun Safety Law
Attorneys General of a number of states are speaking out about the striking down of a gun law in Pennsylvania. Attorney General Kathy Jennings today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. The coalition urged the court to revisit an opinion striking…
Read MoreHigher Expected Snowfall Amounts Shift Southward
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency has passed along information from the US National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, saying the expected heaviest snowfall amounts have shifted slightly southward. The greatest amounts are now expected near northern Delaware. Snowfall amounts were also increased by 1-2″ across southern Delaware. A Winter Storm Warning was added to Kent…
Read MoreProposed ATF Rule Aims to Reduce Illegal Gun Trafficking
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 21 Attorneys General including Delaware supporting a proposed Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Rule that would reduce illegal gun trafficking by ensuring that more gun sales are subject to background checks. Following the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the…
Read MoreUnemployment Increased Slightly in October
Unemployment increased a tenth of a percent in October both in Delaware and nationally. However in Sussex County – unemployment increased from 3.8’% in September to 4% in October. Statewide unemployment in Delaware is at 4.2% for October – with the national unemployment rate at 3.9%, Over the past year, the biggest over-the-year job changes…
Read MoreMid-Atlantic Region to Become one of Seven “Hydrogen Hubs” In U.S.
The Biden Administration announced last week substantial federal grants to create a series of “hydrogen hubs,” with the goal of seeing these hubs produce three million metric tons of hydrogen annually. Senator Tom Carper released a statement saying the Mid-Atlantic region was selected to become one of seven clean hydrogen hubs across our nation. Senator…
Read MoreDelaware Citizens Asked to Comment on Draft Plan to Provide Universal Broadband Access
Delaware is expected to receive $107 million in federal money to deploy internet infrastructure in The First State. Delaware Broadband Office Executive Director Roddy Flynn says there are still a lot of hoops they need to jump through to gain access to that funding. The proposed plan has been posted for public comment. The plan…
Read MoreDelaware Launches Campaign to Combat Veteran Suicide
A new campaign is now underway that aims to better identify suicide risk among military members and veterans. The “Ask the Question” campaign will be piloted at the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health’s Bridge Clinics. The campaign centers around breaking the stigma and identifying risk by first asking the question: “Have you, or a…
Read MoreDelaware GOP Town Hall
Julianne Murray, answered questions at a town hall held at Mulligan’s Pointe on Tuesday the 26th of September in front of a packed audience. The town hall hosted by John Tabacco and Cara Castronuova of Wise Guys, and moderated by The Talk of Delmarva’s own MJ Powell and Jack Smith, lasted an hour and raised…
Read MoreDelaware Adopts Updated 2023 to 2028 Hazard Mitigation Plan to Make State Stronger Against Disasters
A five-year plan that allows federal funds to be directed to Delaware to protect people, their property, and the environment has been approved. Delaware’s 2023-2028 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) outlines risks and vulnerabilities faced by Delawareans, but also offers ideas and recommendations for protecting and improving resilience in the state. By developing and adopting the…
Read MoreReport: Delaware is building 14th most homes in U.S.
Among all U.S. states, Delaware is building the 14th most homes relative to the number of existing homes, according to a new report by Construction Coverage. In 2022, there were 14.0 new housing units authorized per 1,000 existing homes in Delaware—a total of 6,417 new units. You’ll find a table with data on more than…
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