By Matt Bittle DOVER — It’s election day in your town, and you’re ready to cast a ballot for the newest slate of council members. You checked with the state a week ago to make sure you’re registered, you showed up at your polling place well before it closed, and yet, when you arrive, you’re told you can’t vote. What’s going …
As businesses have faced difficulties like never before during the current pandemic, one sector of our economy has been met with a unique challenge. Small businesses in Delaware in the industrial trades are struggling to find individuals with the skills needed to perform jobs currently in demand. There is simply not enough certified electricians, plumbers, gasfitters, carpenters, bricklayers, technicians and insulators …
April 6, 2021 Javari Burnett, abc 47 “You’d be very surprised to learn that even some of our youngest children suffer from anxiety and depression and the way that it manifest is different for each child,” said Delaware State Education Association’s Kristin Dwyer. Yes. Children go through it too and legislators in the Delaware General Assembly plan to tackle the …
Today I released a bill to be circulated for sponsorship that calls on the Controller General Office of Delaware to facilitate or contract out a local economic impact analysis on minimum wage legislation. This analysis is intended to guide lawmakers, the public, and the press through making a decision based on empirical evidence instead of political talking points. I am …
April 19, 2021 Hannah Cechini DELAWARE – A local lawmaker is reminding Delawareans that the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over yet, and small businesses still need support. “Even though we are starting to get out of this pandemic, we need to realize that over this past year our small businesses have been struggling,” said Representative Bryan Shupe. According to the first state’s …
Delaware Rep. Bryan Shupe, R-Milford, was also at the event and got a shout-out from Sen. Carper. He’s currently promoting Delaware House Bill 69, which recently moved out of committee and would also promote access to clean water on a local level. The legislation sets out to help two categories of people. “One is (people who are) on the lower …
Traffic signal construction in conjunction with Byers Electrical are scheduling to work at the intersection of SR. 30 @ Jefferson/Sylvan Acres Rd. on Thursday, April 29 2021. This work will involve turning the intersection into a 4 way stop from a 2 way stop. There will be flashers before and at the intersection. The work will be during the day …
The City will begin a project known as the Mispillion Group in the area outlined on the map below. This project will begin on May 10th and is expected to last several weeks. This project proposes repaving of Mispillion, Marshall, and McColley Streets. Work includes sidewalk and ADA improvements as well as the replacement and new installation of water and …
April 22, 2021 Amy White A7 wants to provide resources for student athletes from one-parent households in Delaware, and eventually beyond If working out is a hassle, you’re surrounding yourself with the wrong people. Need proof? Swing by Newark’s Alpha Training on a Saturday at 7 a.m. and step into the fitness world uniquely curated by dream team Amirah Postell …
April 22, 2021, Betsy Price The business has moved into a new building bought in December 2019 and expected to open four months later. The pandemic didn’t allow that. Sherry Shupe started volunteering at a pet rescue Paws of Tomorrow a decade ago, when she was looking for something to help balance her stressful job as a pharmaceutical rep. She quickly …
