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Delaware Live Published September 24

Campaign to Stop Human Trafficking in Delaware starts with helping the people who may never ask for help

An inaugural Oct. 2 Summit in Dewey Beach will bring caregivers, clinicians, advocates and other professionals together to recognize exploitation and improve support for survivors. DEWEY BEACH, Del. — A person being trafficked may still go to work, attend school or see a doctor.…

WVIA Public Media Published September 23

A Sussex County ice cream company keeps fruit from going to waste

A Sussex County-based ice cream maker that uses imperfect fruit has a new, beachside location. WHYY's Sarina Grossi has details.

Delaware Live Published 6 hours ago

Storm postpones Southern Delaware Walk to End Alzheimer’s to Nov. 14

Southern Delaware event moves because of incoming storm; Wilmington’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s remains scheduled for Oct. 31 REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — The Southern Delaware Walk to End Alzheimer’s has been postponed to Saturday, Nov. 14, because of the incoming storm, organizers…

Sussex County Published September 24

Sussex County Public Safety Complex to host 25th annual 9-1-1 Awareness Day

Georgetown, Del. (12 p.m. Thu., Sept. 24, 2026): Sussex County’s 911 center is set to dazzle school children and adults alike during its silver anniversary open house next month. The Sussex County Department of Public Safety will host the County’s annual 9-1-1 Awareness Day, from…

Delaware Live Published September 23

What Delaware Republicans say they’d do if voters give them the chance

This week, Republicans unveiled their ‘2026 Contract with Delaware Voters’ DOVER, Del. — State Sen. Bryant Richardson, R-Seaford, and Delaware Republicans are pitching voters on a 10-bill platform ahead of November’s general election. It promises no state tax on overtime or tips,…

Delaware Live Published September 23

Hallmark Actor Comes to Delaware for Special Film Celebration

Kristoffer Polaha, actor in 21 Hallmark movies, will be at UNITED Church’s Milford Campus on Friday, Oct. 23 By John Riddle, Contributing Journalist, Delaware LIVE Hallmark fans will have a chance to see one of the network’s familiar leading men in Delaware this fall when actor…

WVIA Public Media Published September 18

ChristianaCare's proposed hospitals in Kent and Sussex counties face pushback

As Southern Delaware faces health care gaps, ChristianaCare plans to build two hospitals in downstate. However, other health care providers are pushing back on the projects. WHYY's Sarina Grossi has more.

Delaware Live Published September 17

Hagley Car Show, Chadds Ford Days, Milford Riverwalk Festival Lead a Packed Delaware Weekend

Our “Gotta Love the Weekend” Report: More than 500 classic vehicles headline a weekend filled with college football, festivals, living history, theater, outdoor programs, and fall family activities. WILMINGTON, Del. — From classic automobiles and college football to fireworks,…

Delaware Live Published September 17

Sober Fest to celebrate recovery, connect families with resources

Free Sept. 26 festival at Hudson Fields will feature live music, children’s activities and more than 30 recovery organizations and vendors MILTON, Del. — People in recovery, their families and community supporters will gather at Hudson Fields on Saturday, Sept. 26, for atTAcK…

City of Milford Published September 16

Hydrant Flushing Schedule 2026

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