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Officials urged residents and businesses to conserve power as rising heat and humidity may strain the grid and lead to outages or higher bills—tips include setting air conditioners to 80°F, using fans, and delaying high-energy appliance use until after peak hours.

The state Senate gave final legislative approval on June 18 for updates to fees imposed by DNREC and DelDOT—changes that will guide fee collection practices going forward.

Today, the Delaware DMV warned residents about a text message phishing scam that falsely claims they owe traffic violation fines—officials say the DMV and E-ZPass do not contact customers by text and advise reporting any suspicious messages online.

Residents and visitors on Delmarva are urged to prepare for extreme heat this week by checking local news for cooling center locations and safety tips to prevent heat-related illness.

The Department of Public Health advises households to make a heat wave plan—service air-conditioners, have fans and water available, and check on vulnerable neighbors to stay safe in rising temperatures and high humidity.

A new guide explains how Delaware state parks will offer summer camping with options for tents, RVs, and cabins that allow one vehicle and four people per campsite & enforce a 14-day limit in a 21-day period.

It also outlines reservation rules freezing modifications 18 days before a booking, notes the upcoming camping season from Aug. 13 to Sep. 6, and lists park-specific rates and amenities for sites like Lums Pond, Killens Pond, Cape Henlopen, Delaware Seashore, and Trap Pond.

Cam Taylor from Camden began his lacrosse career playing attack and grew into an All-American with Caesar Rodney — a big hit in one game changed his approach on the field.

Summer Concert Series on The Green

6-9 p.m. — The Green — Free entry — Enjoy great live music and local food truck delights every Thursday evening this summer.

2025 Dover Summer NASCAR Weekend

2-3:30 p.m. — Dover International Speedway — Tickets required — Experience the excitement of the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400, featuring America's best NASCAR drivers on the iconic Monster Mile.