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Local students received extra help preparing for school after the Sussex County Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network organized its annual school supply drive that ran from June 8 to Aug.

14 at the SCAOR office; donors provided essential supplies for classrooms.

The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation is hosting Scout Day on Saturday, Sept.

12 at Copeland Maritime Center and Fort Christina Park. Scouts will earn a unique patch as they rotate through hands-on maritime activities like boat racing, knot tying, cannon drills & sea chanteys.

The Delaware Department of Education today released the first phase of 2026 assessment results showing modest gains statewide and stronger improvements in Grade 3 English at schools with targeted literacy support.

Additional data (covering student growth and college readiness) will be shared through Oct. 15.

Dozens of Delawareans testified Wednesday night against a proposed $67.8 million rate hike request by Delmarva Power + urging the Delaware Public Service Commission to block further bill increases, since Exelon’s filing has raised rates to $3/month and could push them higher if no decision is reached by Sept. 18.

Delaware health officials confirmed 22 measles cases in Kent County as they continue contact tracing to check for more exposures.

They advise anyone with one vaccine dose or an uncertain record to speak with a healthcare provider.

Delaware native Brett Callahan made his MLB debut for the Detroit Tigers by hitting a historic two-run triple on the first pitch on Aug.

16 at Comerica Park. The Newark Charter School graduate added a home run and more hits in later games, marking a breakthrough career moment.