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ScienceAug 6, 2025

Many Delaware beachgoers feel the sting of a blooming jellyfish population

More beachgoers have been getting an unexpected shock this summer as jellyfish numbers bloom along the Delaware coast

ScienceAug 29, 2022

Delaware to include fentanyl test strips in Narcan kits

Delaware health officials say they will soon include fentanyl test strips in Narcan kits distributed to the public

Government and politicsFeb 17, 2022

High levels of 'forever chemicals' found in those near base

Federal researchers say residents living near an Air National Guard base in northern Delaware have average blood levels of certain toxic manmade chemicals that are significantly higher than national average levels

General newsApr 27, 2021

Delaware public health official facing corruption charges

A high-ranking state medical official who is also a former lawmaker has been indicted on charges of official misconduct and falsifying records

General newsMar 30, 2021

Bill targets PFAS firefighting foam but allows continued use

The Delaware Senate has passed a bill that purports to restrict the use of firefighting foam containing certain chemical compounds associated with cancer and other health problems while allowing continued use of the foam to fight fires

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General newsMar 22, 2020

Stay-at-home order issued in Delaware starting Tuesday

Delaware Gov. John Carney has issued a stay-at-home order taking effect on Tuesday that closes non-essential businesses to attempt to blunt the intensity of the spread of the new coronavirus

General newsMar 21, 2020

Delaware beaches closed to discourage gathering groups

Delaware Gov. John Carney says the state's beaches are being closed because too many groups are visiting them in resistance to social distancing directives for the new coronavirus

General newsMar 18, 2020

Delaware legislative session postponed amid virus outbreak

Delaware lawmakers have postponed this year's legislative session indefinitely because of the new coronavirus, and the state Supreme Court has canceled all scheduled oral arguments through the end of May

General newsMar 15, 2020

Delaware suspends all jury trials amid coronavirus fears

All civil and criminal jury trials in Delaware have been suspended until April 15 to protect jurors, lawyer, judges and court staff from coronavirus