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wdel.com > news > task-force-continues-study-into-delawares-nuclear-power-potential > article_5cbaf052-62ef-400b-bfac-1e066dc4813a.html

Task force continues study into Delaware's nuclear power potential

Task force continues study into Delaware's nuclear power potential15+ hour, 18+ min ago   (250+ words) Sponsored by Delaware Lottery, The Trash Porters & Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County Delaware is continuing to examine the potential for nuclear power to offset the rising demand for energy - and the rising costs to Delawareans. A legislative task force…...

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wdel.com > news > delaware-opens-rfps-for-rural-health-overhaul-under-federal-program > article_644f6e37-e5d3-40a1-8f09-502b27feca32.html

Delaware opens RFPs for rural health overhaul under federal program

Delaware opens RFPs for rural health overhaul under federal program1+ day, 18+ min ago   (408+ words) Sponsored by Delaware Lottery, The Trash Porters & Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County Governor Matt Meyer announced that Requests for Proposals are now open for four initiatives under Delaware's plan to overhaul health care access in the First State. The…...

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wdel.com > news > wienermobile-rolls-into-delaware-with-lewes-native-at-the-wheel > article_2fe25e19-0dec-4d02-8180-d8a710e06853.html

Wienermobile rolls into Delaware with Lewes native at the wheel

Wienermobile rolls into Delaware with Lewes native at the wheel5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (178+ words) The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is making a stop in Delaware, driven by a hometown Hotdogger with local roots. Maggie Dawson, known as "Meatloaf Maggie," is behind the wheel of the iconic 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels as it visits locations…...

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wdel.com > news > wilmington-says-theyve-spent-over-1-1-million-removing-snow-following-winter-storm > article_420d5682-b94e-42e6-9004-fba5ded1b50e.html

Wilmington says they've spent over $1.1 million removing snow following winter storm

Wilmington says they've spent over $1.1 million removing snow following winter storm5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (311+ words) A front-end loader acts as a plow on a Wilmington street following a January 2026 winter storm The City of Wilmington says the bills are adding up as they continue to remove snow following January's winter storm. According to the city,…...

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wdel.com > news > wilmington-creates-citywide-office-of-community-safety > article_8db21895-f68b-4df6-8e4b-4121da46b7b4.html

Wilmington creates citywide Office of Community Safety

Wilmington creates citywide Office of Community Safety6+ day, 33+ min ago   (233+ words) A citywide Office of Community Safety is being created in Wilmington, with a director, according to Mayor John Carney and Police Chief Wilfredo Campos. The Director of Community Safety will serve as a senior-level advisor to the Mayor and will…...

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wdel.com > news > video-how-will-wilmington-celebrate-the-nations-semiquincentennial > article_55ce93b2-42fd-43f1-8cd8-85bb76acc50d.html

VIDEO | How will Wilmington celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial?

VIDEO | How will Wilmington celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial?6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (215+ words) Wilmington's role in the founding of our nation will be celebrated during several events in 2026 that were announced Tuesday at the Delaware Historical Society. An expanded Clifford Brown Jazz Festival and'boxing on Rodney Square are among the activities planned in…...

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wdel.com > news > city-of-wilmington-to-resume-snow-removal-monday > article_c5e50405-cf4a-4615-a4ed-c2f18e058427.html

City of Wilmington to resume snow removal Monday

City of Wilmington to resume snow removal Monday1+ week, 2+ day ago   (119+ words) Snow removal operations in the City of Wilmington will get underway again Monday after a weekend pause. The city announced that the pause went into effect because crews had been working in extremely ... Snow removal operations in the City of…...

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wdel.com > news > wilmington-could-experience-its-coldest-night-in-30-years-friday-night > article_3a0dc840-c5ee-4410-aff9-044b741c594c.html

Wilmington could experience its coldest night in 30 years Friday night

Wilmington could experience its coldest night in 30 years Friday night1+ week, 3+ day ago   (263+ words) An icy Christina River at the William J. Winchester Bridge The peak of the week-long Arctic blast could hit this evening, as there is a chance Wilmington could hit negative degrees for the first time in over 32 years. Wilmington's records are…...

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wdel.com > news > gov-meyer-signs-executive-order-to-advance-smart-growth-in-delaware > article_3b85e709-2d3a-45d5-84c5-9160f0c91a82.html

Gov. Meyer signs executive order to advance “smart growth” in Delaware

Gov. Meyer signs executive order to advance “smart growth” in Delaware1+ week, 3+ day ago   (218+ words) Governor Matt Meyer spoke with reporters at the Carvel State Office Building in Wilmington Tuesday July 8th, 2025 Delaware is updating the way it plans for growth under a new executive order from Governor Matt Meyer. On Friday, Jan. 30, Meyer signed Executive…...

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wdel.com > news > snow-still-a-possibility-coastal-flooding-high-winds-expected-as-noreaster-grazes-delaware-this-weekend > article_7aa39254-b4fd-4e10-b496-16f90bf6213f.html

Snow still a possibility, coastal flooding, high winds expected, as nor'easter grazes Delaware this weekend

Snow still a possibility, coastal flooding, high winds expected, as nor'easter grazes Delaware this weekend1+ week, 4+ day ago   (284+ words) Projected Snowfall Map - Issued January 29, 2026 It still appears that the Delaware beaches could see at least a plowable snow from a nor'easter that will form off the Southeast coast Saturday night. WDEL Meteorologist John Conway said Sussex County will likely…...