Who's running to replace Rep. Stell Parker Selby in Delaware's House?

A special election will be held August 5th, 2025 to fill the Delaware House Representative District 20 seat vacated by Stell Parker Selby. Republican Nikki Miller and Democrat Alonna Berry are competing for the seat. The winner will serve the remainder of …

Why NJ senator wants to rename Delaware Bay, take Delaware land

A New Jersey state senator introduced bills to rename the Delaware Bay and claim tiny pieces of Delaware land. The bills are unlikely to pass due to Democratic control of the New Jersey Legislature. One expert suggests the bills are a political stunt meant …

Advocate battles for Delaware's special needs children in schools

It's hard to find a more impactful advocate for special education in Delaware than Meedra Surrate.  Over more than 15 years, Surrate has been working to improve circumstances for students with disabilities and their families, as the executive director …

Delaware lawmakers approve PFAS water testing legislation

Delaware lawmakers unanimously passed a bill Monday aimed at addressing the presence of PFAS chemicals in public drinking water. Senate Bill 72 mandates that water providers in the state begin testing for PFAS in 2026 and work toward reducing these …

Appo star wins preseason vote as best wide receiver in Delaware HS football

Congratulations to Jahsiear Rogers of Appoquinimink, who received the most votes in the Delaware Online preseason best wide receiver in Delaware high school football poll, presented by Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists. Rogers won an online vote over five …

Swimming advisory issued for fecal bacteria levels in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria were detected in the water in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, prompting an advisory that anyone immunocompromised should avoid taking a dip this Fourth of July weekend.

Recreational Water Advisory issued for Delaware's Rehoboth Beach due to high bacteria levels

Delaware County church-related events: July 4, 2025

New entries Upland Baptist Church: 325 Main St., Upland. Are you interested in learning more about the Bible? Would you like to learn with a group of people? Do you sometimes feel like other people know more than you do? If you answered yes to any of these …

Delaware County church services: July 4, 2025, edition

Note: Emailed entries only to editor@delcotimes.com by Wednesday at noon. Weekly listing Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County: 145 W. Rose Tree Road, Media, Sunday at 10 am. We don’t talk much about the “in-between times” in our lives, yet they …

We have to face Delaware's overdose crisis — and we have to act 

Delaware's unsheltered and addicted population struggles with inadequate support and resources, especially during challenging weather conditions. The author criticizes politicians for inaction on the overdose crisis and calls for increased community …