Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of September.
Good morning, Dover.
The Delaware State Fair in Harrington now invites community members to vote for the best Grandstand concert, highlighting memorable performances from Dolly Parton in 1969 to 'Weird Al' in 2026 among 24 celebrated acts.
Country singer Zach Bryan held two concerts last weekend at Dover Motor Speedway’s The Woodlands — each drawing approximately 30–40,000 fans.
Visitors experienced heavy traffic on Dupont Highway and difficulty finding hotel rooms amid the event's excitement.
Delaware will receive a five-year, $16-million federal grant for charter schools to boost quality and accountability across 23 institutions serving 19,000 students, with competitive sub-grants set to begin on Oct.
1 & expand educational options statewide.
Delaware state forester Kyle Hoyd and regional forestry leaders renewed the Chesapeake Bay Shared Stewardship Agreement last week to support science-based forestry practices that protect water quality and local wildlife habitat (vital to the forest economy).
It builds on the 2020 agreement.
A new guide shows the best times to see fall foliage across Delaware this year.
Local visitors can use the guide to plan trips and enjoy the vibrant seasonal colors in their favorite outdoor spots.
A nor'easter is set to impact Delaware as coastal flood watches and wind advisories continue into early tomorrow.
New Castle may see light showers while Kent and Sussex face heavier conditions (up to 1–2 feet of rising water in low-lying areas) in the coming days.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown leads a coalition of 24 state attorneys general, including Delaware’s, in filing a comment letter with the Centers for Medicare + Medicaid Services to oppose a federal rule that could lower Medicaid funding and add new reporting requirements.
After mixed results this week, Delaware State will face Towson (6 p.m. at Alumni Stadium on Sept.
26) as coach DeSean Jackson expects his players to build on their early effort and rise to the challenge against the efficient CAA team.
Delaware Online and sports ratings show Milford football, with a 2-0 record, is gaining traction in the fall season rankings + competing with Class 2A teams as the season continues.
Local high school football officials celebrated 113 top performers from Week 2 as schools recognized standout athletes.
Coaches and families will review the list to track rising talent this season.
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