Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
Good morning, Dover.
First State Heritage Park will present the Enslaved Persons Project on Feb.
28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the John Bell House on The Green, featuring profiles, silhouettes and testimonies from local research on enslaved individuals. The free event is part of the Citywide Black History Month celebration.
Delmarva Power said average residential bills will rise nearly $11 starting June 1 as energy supply costs increase 6.95% after a recent auction -- approved by the Delaware Public Service Commission.
The company will maintain its Customer Relief Fund for eligible customers.
General Federation of Women’s Clubs Delaware is accepting online scholarship applications from students until March 20 (offering a $2,000 award for graduating seniors and a $1,000 award for returning students) as applications are downloadable on its website.
Delaware State University’s College of Business held its 4th annual Black Male Initiative Conference on Feb.
19, drawing over 500 high school males (from Delaware, Maryland, D.C., and Pennsylvania) to breakout sessions on digital identity, mental health and financial freedom; ten applied (and were accepted) for fall enrollment.
A nor'easter may bring mixed precipitation to Delaware this weekend, starting early Sunday and lasting through Monday.
Residents might see varying snow totals across counties and should prepare for winter weather (by checking supplies and equipment).
DNREC will stock Tidbury Pond near Dover and Newton Pond near Greenwood with rainbow trout for upcoming fishing; youth anglers under 16 can start on March 7 at 7 a.m. and regular anglers will be allowed a half-hour before sunrise on March 8 — check area rules for times.
On Thursday evening, community members in Milford shared input on the Airport Road Corridor Study that examines safety and traffic flow improvements between Canterbury Road and Route 113.
Transportation planners will use public feedback and data to guide future changes for the busy corridor.
Former UD and NFL linebacker Paul Worrilow joined the Blue Hens coaching staff today to work with bandit linebackers, and he said he is eager to guide student-athletes (drawing on his NFL and coaching experience from teams like Atlanta and New York).
Sussex Tech and Cape Henlopen earned seven No. 1 seeds for the Henlopen Conference wrestling tournament happening today at Sussex Central.
Caesar Rodney also secured multiple top seeds among eight schools competing in different weight classes.
PDOUS Live in Dover
10 p.m. — Le Boulevard Bar & Grill — $30 General Admission — Experience a high-energy Carnival Mashup night with PDOUS in town for the first time.
On the Border - The Ultimate Eagles Tribute
8-9:30 p.m. — Rollins Center at Bally’s Dover — Ticket purchase required — Experience the ultimate tribute to the Eagles in a live performance.
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