Labor Day is Here – What’s Open, What’s Closed, What’s Happening

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It’s Labor Day 2022, a federal and state holiday. -The vast majority of local government offices are also closed today. Worcester County Government offices, the Central Landfill in Newark, Homeowner Convenience Centers, Worcester County Recreation Center and the five branch libraries are also closed. -DART will operate its Beach Bus Service and Route 305 Beach…

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VIDEO : Juneteenth Holiday Proclaimed

June 15, 2021, the Commissioners joined with Ivory Smith, president of the Worcester County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and other NAACP members to recognize June 19 as Juneteenth in Worcester County. On June 19, 1865, two-and-one-half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved people in Texas and other remote slave states were finally informed that they were free people. This date, which has come to be recognized as Juneteenth, is representative of similar struggles for freedom and equality that are taking place throughout our nation and the world. Juneteenth both signifies a formal end of slavery in the United States and serves as a call to action for each of us to elevate civility, to replace injustice with justice and equality, and to work together to end human trafficking and modern-day slavery.
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Today, Juneteenth is being celebrated to recognize the end of formal slavery in the United States. June 19th, 1865, enslaved people in Texas and other remote slave states were informed that they were free people. It is a state holiday in Delaware and Maryland, and many local governments will also not be open today. Worcester…

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AAA Survey Finds Many Will Stay Close To Home For Thanksgiving

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The COVID-19 pandemic is discouraging many Delawareans and Marylanders from traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to a survey conducted by AAA Mid-Atlantic. The auto club snapshot indicates that 86-percent of Delaware residents do not plan to travel, and nearly half say concern over coronavirus is the reason they’re staying home. About half said they…

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Friday Is A Holiday For Many; Lots Of Traffic Expected

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As Independence Day falls on a Saturday, today is being widely observed as a holiday. Many local and state government offices and services will be closed. Just one example: Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including Recreation and Parks, will be closed today. The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers (HOCCs) will be closed Saturday, July…

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Delaware State Police issue holiday safety tips

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Delaware State Police would like to extend their best wishes for everyone to have a safe and happy holiday season. Family and home safety are always on the minds of those who serve with Delaware State Police. Troopers kindly offer safety tips throughout the year but specifically during the holiday season: Please take the time…

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Delaware State Police, Santa, Mrs. Claus spread holiday cheer across Sussex County

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Delaware State Police, with the support of the Delaware State Troopers Association (DSTA), made their annual holiday visits to schools and hospitals in Sussex County. Troopers had the honor of escorting Santa and Mrs. Claus, Miss Delaware 2019 Hillary May, the Princesses from Pursuit for Peace, along with other beloved characters, as they interacted with…

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UPDATED: Nativity Scene In Rehoboth Will Go Up

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UPDATED – 12/14/18 – The nativity scene will go up in Rehoboth Beach.  St. Edmond’s has received several offers of locations to put up the nativity – including from the Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of Commerce and Grotto Pizza.  According to Chamber President Carol Everhart, the church has accepted Grotto’s offer of space on their property on Rehoboth…

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