Good morning, Dover.

Rising living costs have forced many families to make tough choices over food and other essentials.

Food Bank of Delaware (a longstanding community helper) is partnering with local groups to meet growing needs through the holiday season and into the new year.

Delaware State University hosted an HBCU conference on Dec.

16 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center to discuss homecoming safety measures and share best practices with 63 representatives from 10 HBCUs and one minority-serving institution (including DSU and Norfolk State).

The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council released its second budget revenue estimate this week (reporting a boost of over $300M in revenue after tax decoupling that contrasts with an October forecast of a $400M deficit).

The Blue Hens won their first FBS bowl game on Wednesday night, defeating Louisiana 20-13; Jo Silver rushed for 116 yards with a long touchdown run that helped the team finish 7-6.