Delaware beach bars reopen for Labor Day weekend
LEWES, Del. - This Labor Day weekend businesses in Delaware have been able to open their bars. This comes after Governor John Carney's announcement last Tuesday. On Tuesday,…
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ACLU sues Delaware Department of Elections over vote by mail deadline
DELAWARE - The ACLU of Delaware is filing a lawsuit against the State Department of Elections over its vote by mail deadline. "Voters may request their vote by mail…
Fruitland Vol. Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary rethinking fundraising amid COVID-19
FRUITLAND, Md. - The Fruitland Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary is changing the way they're raising funds because of COVID-19. Usually the group will host luncheons, BINGO, and other events to help…
Del. extends judicial emergency, expects jury trials to resume in October
WILMINGTON, Del. - Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. has released a detailed plan to restart jury trials in October and extended the current judicial emergency another 30days, until October 5th. The resumption of jury trials will mark a move…
Trimper's Rides in Ocean City offering their first-ever car show next weekend
OCEAN CITY, Md.- Trimper's Rides is offering a new attraction for car lovers. The amusement park will be hosting its first ever car show on September 12 and 13. The marketing manager…
Wicomico County families worried about internet connectivity ahead of first day back to school
WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. - The first day of school for students in Wicomico County Public Schools is fast approaching. Students will begin online learning on Tuesday. Some families say they are worried about their…
Delaware Shakespeare gets grant to strengthen youth theater programs
DELAWARE - A local non profit is getting $12,500 in grant money to help fund their theater education programs. Delaware Shakespeare is one of ten non profits across the country selected…
Student suing Cape Henlopen School District over virtual learning dispute
LEWES, Del. - A Cape Henlopen High School senior is suing her school district because she claims she's getting left behind in the virtual learning process. In the complaint, the student's attorney says her mother has health issues. So the…
Gov. Carney formally extends State of Emergency in Del.
WILMINGTON, Del. - On Thursday, Governor John Carney formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days due to COVID-19. Carney issued the following statement: “Delawareans have made real sacrifices to flatten the COVID-19 curve, and keep their families,…
$700M in sales revenue lost for Delaware restaurants during pandemic, number expected to increase in upcoming months
DELAWARE- For many restaurants in Delaware's beach towns, the coronavirus pandemic has taken a huge toll, and things likely aren't going to get any better as the off season approaches.…
New OC Asian Bistro opening dine in services next week, looking forward to Maryland's move into Phase 3 Friday
OCEAN CITY, Md.- One restaurant opened their doors for the first time ever Monday and they said they are looking forward to the states move into Phase 3 of Maryland's Road to Recovery.…
MAC Center pushes for seniors to vote by mail ahead of Election Day
SALISBURY, Md. - The MAC Senior Center in Salisbury is pushing for seniors to vote by mail ahead of Election Day. The MAC Center tells 47ABC there are concerns about risk of…
Ocean City Winterfest is still on for 2020, MD recovery could impact plans
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Ocean City's Special Events Director says that Winterfest is still on for this year. Of course - it would come with some changes, depending on where Maryland is…
MD Board of Education puts new virtual learning requirement in place
MARYLAND - The Maryland State Education Association is responding to the state Board of Education's new requirement that all schools must have three and half hours of real time virtual learning each…
Ocean City mayor extends masks declaration
Ocean City, Md. -- Mayor Rick Meehan has extended the declaration to wear masks on the Boardwalk , ahead of Labor Day weekend. With the holiday, the mayor wants to remind everyone visiting the beach town, that face coverings are…
Ocean City Council votes against SunLite Festival
OCEAN CITY, Md. -- The town of Ocean City says they won't be moving forward with the SunLite Festival concept, which is the alternative event to the popular Sunfest event. The beach town's city council voted unanimously 6-0 on Tuesday…
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