SMYRNA, Del. - Smyrna Police officers ran in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. They were once again supporting the Special Olympics of Delaware. Great job to all LEOs throughout the…
SALISBURY, Md. - The first-ever Pride Festival was held in Downtown Salisbury on Saturday. 47 ABC's Hannah Cechini was out there with the 47 ABC Live Truck helping to celebrate the festival.…
MILFORD, Del. - The Milford Chamber of Commerce presented the Harry K. Foundation with a $6,000 check. The Harry K. Foundation helps combat food insecurity in the community and is working to…
OCEAN CITY, Md. - If you've ever wanted to see the Ocean City Fire Department's aircraft or inside a truck, you'll have the chance to this coming weekend. This Saturday, they'll be…
SALISBURY, Md. - It's National Pollinator Week, and the City of Salisbury is proud to be a Bee City USA. As a Bee City, Salisbury has taken steps to create a healthy…
DELMARVA - TidalHealth recently awarded scholarships to multiple students in the health field. A total of nine students will receive scholarships to help them pursue their careers in medicine that will lead…
SALISBURY, Md. - With summer now in full swing and many students out of school, the City of Salisbury is offering free meals all summer long to kids and teens 18 and…
DELMARVA - One park ranger recently saved a fawn. Officer First Class Marney was able to rescue the animal after a car crash left him all alone. OFC Marney quickly took the…
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - UMES' Sydney Carr was named an HBCU Scholar by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Another achievement that Sydney received was becoming the 54th…
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Six Worcester County students recently received college scholarships from the Ocean City Art League. The Art League awarded the $5,000 Sidney M. Beckstead Award to MacKenzie Williams, in…
SALISBURY, Md. - Local American Idol star and Salisbury native Jay Copeland will be hitting the stage again. He's opening up for Patti Lebelle on June 22nd at the Freeman Arts Pavilion.…
SALISBURY, Md. - Team members from Gateway Subaru in Delmar visited the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute to donate 80 blankets for oncology patients in Salisbury, Seaford, and Ocean Pines to keep…
CRISFIELD, Md. - Crisfield High School is congratulating their June Students and Staff of the Month. Students Bry'Jah W. in 10th grade, Harmony C. in 9th grade, and Tylia L. in 8th…
GEORGETOWN, Del. - Higher Ground Outreach held a clean up day for the homeless tent city in Georgetown. The group, made up of two volunteers from Higher Ground and four of the…
SALISBURY, Md. - Students at Wicomico Middle School helped out the Adopt A Block Program at Emmanuel Church. They made bags to hold donations for the Adopt A Block party on June 25th.…
DELAWARE - Two Delaware State University students have been named among the recently announced group of White House HBCU Scholars. Jordan Spencer and Bralyn Page were selected for their accomplishments in academics,…
SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury Fire Department recently helped rescue a kitten. A couple came into the fire department saying they heard meowing from the front of their minivan. Members of Station…
DELMARVA - The Eastern Shore Baseball Foundation recently inducted Edwin Lashley into their Hall of Fame. Lashley had a career in the sport in the early 70s before eventually leaving baseball and…
SALISBURY, Md. - Congrats to Jason Mokar, Assistant Director of Campus Housing and Residence Life, for being named Salisbury University's Employee of the Year. He won this award for his excellent problem-solving…
WICOMICO CO., Md. - Wicomico County Schools will have a new Superintendent this July. The County Board of Education promoted Dr. Micah Stauffer to the position. Stauffer has been with…
DELAWARE- Senior Emily Musgrove and juniors Alex Boswell and Kinsey Bellerose at Sussex Academy have been named Scholars by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation. They earned this reward for their performance in…
WICOMICO CO., Md. - Mark Thompson was recently awarded for his ten years of service with Wicomico County Public Schools. Thompson has served five years as a Board of Education member and…
SALISBURY, Md. - The 47 ABC news team won multiple awards at the 2021 Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association banquet. Evening anchor Jordan Kudisch and Chief Photographer Mike Lawrence won Best Feature…
HURLOCK, Md. - Hurlock Elementary celebrated Field Day last week. Dorchester County Schools hosted some friendly competitions between classes in sports. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@47abc.com.
SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury Arts and Entertainment District is pleased to announce another season of free concerts at the Pohanka Riverwalk Amphitheatre in Downtown Salisbury. The Friday night live concert series…
FRUITLAND, Md. - The Fruitland Police Department held a bittersweet goodbye on Tuesday. Their beloved Police Chief Brian Swafford worked his last shift of service on Tuesday. Chief Swafford had been with…
BERLIN, Md. - Friends of Assateague State Park recently received a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. We're told the grant will support horse and visitor safety on…
SALISBURY, Md. - Nine Salisbury University students and alumni have earned the prestigious U.S. Fulbright Student award. We're told it's actually a record at the school. The Fulbright is America's Flagship…
MILTON, Del. - Milton Elementary teacher Jackie Wager is being recognized as the GEM nominee. Jackie is making Cape Henlopen and all of Delmarva proud with her hard work. We want to…
DORCHESTER CO., Md. - Dorchester County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Philip Albert represented the district while being recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education. He was joined by 23 other…
MILLSBORO, Del. - Millsboro will host its Summer Craft Fair this weekend. Visitors can expect the East Coast Garden Center to be packed with over 40 vendors and a variety of food…
SALISBURY, Md. - The City of Salisbury's first Movies on the River night was a hit last week. The next installment is scheduled in three weeks and will feature a showing of…
OCEAN CITY, Md. - A member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol will be celebrating a significant milestone this upcoming season. Captain Melbourne "Butch" Arbin III will be celebrating his 50th season…
MARYLAND - Country music artist and Maryland native Jimmy Charles released his new single called "It's A Maryland Thing, You Wouldn't Understand". He references iconic spots like the Harborside Bar and Camden…
SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury Fire Department honored several of their members recently with an award. Deputy Chief Darrin Scott, Lieutenant Aaron Colegrove, Sergeant Brandon Records, and Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Scott received the Unit…
SALISBURY, Md. - The Nexgen STEM Academy held its Great Stem Expo over the weekend. Students at Salisbury Middle School were able to take part in the event with activities, games, and…
DELAWARE - Literacy Delaware was recently awarded the Fund for Women Grant. The funding will help support women with improving their schoolwork, communicating with medical professionals, and advocating for themselves and their…
SALISBURY, Md. - Two members of the City's Field Operations Team helped save the day for some ducklings on Friday. Ben Townsend and Chris White were able to help the ducklings out…
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - SoDel Cares recently donated $10,000 to the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, which operates the Freeman Arts Pavilion near Fenwick Island. SoDel Cares Presidents says the Freeman Arts Pavilion…
SALISBURY, Md. - Green Salisbury hosted a Streets Clean Up event for the River Walk. Volunteers helped to keep our beautiful downtown area clean and safe for everyone to enjoy. We want…
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - The Cambridge Police Department awarded their very own Captain Justin Todd with Dorchester County's Hometown Hero award. A big congrats to Captain Todd on his award, and encourage him…
SALISBURY, Md. - Students at Glen Avenue Elementary School learned about aquatics, agricultural products, food, and fiber this week. They were able to do this in the Maryland Extension Office's Mobile Agricultural…
POCOMOKE, Md. - Worcester County will host their Youth Fishing Derby next week in Pocomoke. The event will be held at Newtown Park and is free and open to anyone under 15…
SALISBURY, Md. - Last week, Salisbury presented Assistance Fire Chief Chris Truitt with a proclamation, declaring May 15th through the 21st to be EMT Week. We love to see our first responders…
SALISBURY, Md. - Faith the Capybara at the Salisbury Zoo is getting a new friend. The Salisbury Zoo recently acquired a female named Pecan from the Cape May Zoo. We're told zoo…
DELMARVA - Members of the Order of the Eastern Star Queen of Sheba Chapter donated toys to support the opening of Brooke's Toy Closet at TidalHealth Nanticoke. We're told this donation is…
DELAWARE - After a two year hiatus, the U.S. Postal Service's 30th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returned on Saturday. Community members could leave a bag or box of donated nonperishable…
SHARPTOWN, Md. - The Sharptown Fire Department is welcoming their newest Open Water Divers team. This group completed their PADI Open Water Diver Certification this past weekend and they are ready to…
BRIDGEVILLE, Del. - Sussex County Libraries held their second annual Children's Book Festival on Saturday. The festival allows children to be more engaged with local authors and other learning activities. Kids were…
SALISBURY, Md. - The Women Supporting Women ride took place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Riders paid $25 per bike and $10 per additional rider, and the money raised…
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