Delaware Futures provides youth guidance toward lifelong goals

Delaware Futures announced a group of 15 local students are in the process of learning the inner workings of operating a business and cutting hair. Before participants even lift a pair of scissor, Keith Harmon of Visions Salon and Barbershop in Millsboro …

3 Delaware beaches named 'hidden gems' in the US. Have you visited?

Going to the beach is a summer staple for many people.   If you’re looking for a new sandy oasis to explore or a lesser-known spot to beat the crowds, a few Delaware beaches were named the best hidden gems across the United States.   Frugal Flyer, a …

How Delaware Art Museum's 'Beyond Juneteenth' ties past and present

Delaware Art Museum hosted the sixth annual Beyond Juneteenth celebration, which highlighted Black culture and history. Organizers and attendees emphasized the importance of community, cultural awareness, and the ongoing fight against injustice. While some …

Meyer signs measure to protect gender affirming care in Delaware

Delaware is enacting new protections for providers of what's termed "gender affirming care", as well as patients. An Executive Order signed by Governor Matt Meyer on Friday in Rehoboth Beach mandates that state agencies are not to impose any …

What to know when bringing a dog to a Delaware beach

Bringing your dog to the beach might seem like a good idea, but good luck finding a place that will allow it. In the offseasons, boardwalks and beaches are generally open to dogs and other pets. Once May comes around, it becomes more difficult to bring …

‘Second chance’: Delaware lawmakers consider legislation allowing evictions to be purged from people’s records

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Sharell Hayman said a past eviction is preventing her and her daughter from finding a place to live. She said they’re currently homeless. “ …

Veolia removes toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water in New Castle County, Delaware

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Water provider Veolia is removing toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water for more than 100,000 New Castle County residents — meeting …

Delaware & Ottawa county DA addresses criticism for sex offender sentence

'Life-threatening' heat wave to hit Delaware: Weather forecast, temps

After welcoming the first day of summer, a scorching heat wave is set to hit Delaware, bringing a "heat dome" that will cause heat index values to soar past 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. A sweltering bubble of heat …

Delaware man arrested after police allegedly find 2 kilograms of cocaine in car

Man arrested after police allegedly find 2 kilograms of cocaine in car MIDDLETOWN, Del. (WPVI) -- A Delaware man is facing multiple charges after police discovered a stash of cocaine inside his vehicle. On Wednesday, New Castle County detectives pulled …