Archives' 'Hometown Delaware' project expands after success

Delaware Public Archives asks the public's help in identifying people in thier collection of more than 800,000 photographs. After some success in placing the images online, the Archives is adding more photos.

228 speeding drivers cited in statewide campaign’s 7th week

Police officers participating in Delaware’s “Stop Aggressive Driving” campaign issued 228 additional speeding citations in the statewide effort’s seventh week of operation.

PAWS for People brings out the pet lover in everyone

PAWS for People brings pet therapy dogs to hospital patients, retirement home residents and struggling students across Delaware and beyond to provide comfort and joy.

Safeguarding information on Facebook takes common sense and diligence

The world's number one social networking site makes it easy for unscrupulous users to gather sensitive information.

Delmarva Power gives tips for dealing with hurricanes

With the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season in full swing, Delmarva Power reminds customers to prepare for the possibility of tropical weather this week and the electric and gas service interruptions it can cause.

State monitors approach of Hurricane Earl

Area residents are being urged to be prepared as Hurricane Earl is expected to brush the Delaware Coast Thursday, Sept. 2 and Friday, Sept. 3.

Justice Ridgely to reclaim ancestral Eden Hill mansion

The historic building west of Dover, constructed in 1749 by Nicholas Ridgely, will house the judge's chambers after a slight renovation.

Newsmaker Q&A: State Planning Director Connie Holland

Holland is in charge of the Office of State Planning Coordination, which guides local jurisdictions in formulating thier land use and zoning policies.

Vavala named to National Guard Association

Maj. Gen. Francis Vavala, adjutant general of the Delaware National Guard, has been elected chairman of the board of the National Guard Association of the United States.

Delaware Grapevine: Democrats’ dream delegation

A party can dream. The Delaware Democrats did it Saturday evening at Cape Henlopen State Park during the Sussex County Beach Jamboree, their traditional kickoff for the campaign season.

Put on your pilot’s hat when the sky beckons

The Aero Club at Dover Air Force Base offers flight training for those interested in getting a pilot's license.

Overseas scam uses ‘Delaware lottery’ to target victims

Attorney General Beau Biden warned consumers Aug. 27 about a lottery scam that is circulating via email.

Lifeguard hours change at state park beaches

DNREC has announced changes to the hours in which state park beaches are manned by lifeguards.

Kalmar Nyckel offers adventuresome pirate excursions in September

The Kalmar Nyckel, Delaware's own tall ship, offers pirate adventures and more in September from its berth in Lewes.

Markell signs Blue Alert legislation into law

Gov. Jack Markell signed legislation creating an alert system to aid in the capture of offenders who kill or seriously injure a law enforcement officer.

Delaware Grapevine: The political dog that did not bark

It does not take much in the way of contemporary ratiocination to note that in the Republican statewide primaries for the Senate and House of Representatives, there is a political dog not bothering to woof.

Family Emergency Preparedness Day set for Sept. 11

 After back-to-back blizzards in February and with threats of a heavy storm season ahead, state emergency management and public safety officials and responders are organizing a free event to help prepare the public for such storms and other disruptive events in Delaware.

Philadelphia woman sentenced to prison for identity theft in NCCo

Courtney Henry, 28, of Philadelphia, has been sentenced in New Castle County Superior Court to one year in prison for identity theft. 

Recovery Act funds 24 new police officers in Del.

U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Ted Kaufman, D-Del., held a press conference Aug. 25 to announce the conclusion of the hiring process of 24 police officers throughout Delaware that were funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Arrests for illegal dumping up 140 percent over last year

State environmental protection officers (EPOs) investigated 1,744 complaints in the first six months of 2010 – covering a wide range of violations and emergencies of Delaware’s air, land and water that threatened public health, safety and the environment. Illegal dumping arrests increased by almost 140 percent over last year.

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