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Delaware's arcades for VR, laser tag, Skee-Ball and more this summer
The News Journal - Delaware
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Virtual reality and arcades are popular, and there are more than a handful of places in Delaware to enjoy the games. Here are some places around the state where folks can find VR and arcades this summer. Zelky's, Rehoboth Beach Zelky's is big for...
Tired of mosquito bites? Here are tips for Delaware residents
The News Journal - Delaware
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A recent study looked at which U.S. states are most concerned about mosquitoes and Delaware ranked in the top 10, a result that’s hardly surprising. Delaware is home to about 57 mosquito species, 19 of which are known to aggressively bite humans,...
Trump’s Attack on CA Environmental Law Brings Us Closer to Climate Catastrophe
Truthout
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June 29, 2025
Support justice-driven, accurate and transparent news — make a quick donation to Truthout today! Earlier this month, Donald Trump took his war against California and its web of environmental policies to a new extreme. Around the same time as he...
3 years later, 988 Lifeline sees higher volume but special option for LGBTQ youth cut
ABC News - New York
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July 4, 2025
Three years after the launch of the three-digit 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, the service is seeing increases in call volume, state-level support and reported effectiveness, as well as reductions in specialized offerings, including one designed...
How weather helped win Revolutionary War; Washington’s secret weapon
FOX 6 - Wisconsin
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Milwaukee Lakefront Fireworks 2023 This weekend the "rockets red glare" for most of us will be the fireworks celebrations. We hope for perfect weather every year for Independence Day, but in 1776, it was imperfect weather and George Washington's...
Fate of the weather gods? How a door at University of Delaware led Jay Grymes to Baton Rouge
Nola - Louisiana
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Looking back now, Jay Grymes realizes his fate was subject to forces beyond his control. Maybe it was the weather gods, who obviously didn't care that weather wasn't his particular interest — a strange fact about someone who would eventually be...
Delaware State Fair 2025 preview: Ever see Racing Corgis?
The News Journal - Delaware
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The 2025 Delaware State Fair will run from July 17-26 in Harrington. A new feature in 2025 is Racing Corgis. The concert lineup features a variety of acts. Watch out, little racing pigs – because cute corgis are coming to the Delaware State Fair,...
Yorklyn residents get win against secretive state-managed development
The News Journal - Delaware
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This story was produced by Spotlight Delaware as part of a partnership with Delaware Online/The News Journal. For more about Spotlight Delaware, visit www.spotlightdelaware.org. After years of trying to limit development, residents in the small...
American Independence Day, July 4th: Key moments that defined democracy in the country
Asianet Newsable
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July 4, 2025
As the U.S. celebrates 249 years of independence, we reflect on the milestones that shaped its democracy—an enduring experiment in liberty that continues to inspire and challenge the worldAs the United States celebrates 249th year of it's hard...
5 Delaware beaches among the 'cleanest' in the US. See which ones
The News Journal - Delaware
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How often do you think about the water quality of the beaches you visit? According to a new report ranking the cleanest and dirtiest beaches in the United States, Delawareans don’t have to worry about water quality as much as those in other...
Delaware Clarifies Stockholders’ Rights to Inspect Corporate Books and Records
JD Supra - California
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June 25, 2025
Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) was recently amended by Delaware Senate Bill 21 to reflect the Delaware legislature’s efforts to continue to provide a business-friendly environment and preserve investor protection....
Pennsylvania, Delaware receive federal funding to remove PFAS from drinking water
WHYY FM - Pennsylvania
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June 28, 2025
This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us...
Delaware firm seeks to pilot NovoCrete technology in Guyana
Stabroek News
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June 25, 2025
-promises cheaper, longer-lasting roads, embankments Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh Ashar LLC, a Delaware-based company in the United States, is looking to introduce NovoCrete—an award-winning Swiss-German infrastructure technology designed to deliver more...
Delaware is now a sanctuary state for gender-affirming care in move to protect “privacy” & “dignity”
LGBTQ Nation - California
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June 24, 2025
Delaware’s Democratic governor on Friday signed an executive order protecting recipients and providers of gender-affirming care in the state. The order, signed by Gov. Matt Meyer at an LGBTQ+ community center in Rehoboth, makes Delaware a “shield...
Delaware House sends $6.58 billion operating budget to Senate, abolishing death penalty advances
Delaware Public Media - Delaware
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June 25, 2025
The Delaware House sends a $6.58 billion operating budget to the Senate for approval and advances a constitutional amendment that would prohibit the imposition of the death penalty. The multi-billion dollar budget includes at least a 2% raise for...
Pollution incident at Delaware City Refinery was third this year
The News Journal - Delaware
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The Delaware City Refinery received an environmental violation for a March air pollution incident involving the release of sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide. The March incident occurred due to the same pollution control device that failed in the...
Schultz: Senate wind bill would benefit Delaware
Daily State News - Delaware
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PHOTO COURTESY OF PEGGY SCHULTZ By Peggy Schultz Peggy Schultz of Newark is a facilitator for People for Offshore Wind Energy Resources. In December 2024, Sussex County Council faced a big decision: Approve a permit that would allow clean,...
Delaware City Refinery receives violation for toxic emissions incident in March
WHYY FM - Pennsylvania
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June 24, 2025
After a Notice of Violation is issued, the agency can propose a fine based on the severity of the incident and order the polluter to take corrective measures. Fines are directed to a state fund which can be used by communities for environmental...
Delaware City Refinery cited for March pollution incident
Delaware Public Media - Delaware
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June 24, 2025
The Delaware City Refinery faces penalties from a pollution control failure earlier this year. The refinery was cited by DNREC for a March 13 incident, during which an equipment failure caused the release of some 38,000 pounds of sulfur dioxide...
Forest Service schedules public meetings across NE Oregon for Blue Mountains Forest Plan revision
Baker City Herald - Oregon
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July 4, 2025
Published 6:21 am Friday, July 4, 2025 By Jayson Jacoby | Baker City Herald Red Mountain, at left, the third-highest peak in the Elkhorn Mountains at 8,928 feet, seen from the slopes of Twin Mountain, the fourth-highest peak at 8,896 feet, on May...