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Delaware’s Republican presidential primary has been called off due to a unique turn of events. The state’s lawmakers moved swiftly on Tuesday to pass a bill amending Delaware election law, allowing them to cancel the scheduled April 2 primary. Democratic Governor John Carney wasted no time in signing the bill into law. The decision to cancel the primary was triggered by former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley’s decision to suspend her campaign. Haley withdrew her name from Delaware’s primary ballot last week, leaving Donald Trump as the sole contender. However, a legislative intervention was necessary as Haley withdrew after the…

While Baltimore offers a plethora of attractions, Maryland has fantastic birdwatching opportunities beyond the city. From Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic, Maryland boasts excellent birdwatching destinations with a wide variety of bird species. When planning your trip to Maryland, make sure to include these must-visit birdwatching spots in your itinerary. Worcester County Worcester County, with its vast Atlantic shoreline, is perfect for spotting native flora and fauna. Assateague Island in this county is a great spot to encounter a diverse range of animals, from glossy ibises and black-crowned night-herons in salt marshes to Baltimore orioles, American goldfinches, and cedar waxwings…

The effort to preserve Virginia’s agricultural and forested land will get a streamlined process of protection from future development, following legislation that will become a law later this year. Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed the bills from Sen. Todd Pillion, R-Washington, and Del. David Bulova, D-Fairfax, that created the Office of Working Lands Preservation by consolidating state resources for grant easements, legally enforceable mechanisms that prevent development on land in perpetuity. “Currently there is no one entity solely focused on conservation of workinglands,” Pillion said while presenting the bill in January. “Forestland owners and farmland owners are frequently one in…

Primary season is here. If you need to register to vote in Maryland, aren’t sure if you’re registered, or are curious about same-day voter registration, we’ve got key details for you. When is Maryland’s 2024 primary? The official primary day in Maryland is Tuesday, May 14, although early voting and mail-in voting are also options for voters. (More on that below.) Maryland voter registration info: How can I register to vote in Maryland? Is same-day registration available? First, make sure you’re eligible to register to vote in Maryland (check on that here). If you are, then you can either register…

Technically’s 2023 Delaware Tech Company of the Year has come a long way in 2024 so far, and it’s gotten even bigger by cutting back on its lows. Today, 30 years later, the company has a new name and brand. Ardent Process Technologies, or simply Ardent for short. Over the past few years, the company has transformed from a small company that uses federal grants for research and development projects to a fast-growing commercial green tech company working to develop products that capture and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Ta. These changes led the company to change its identity to one…

College Park, Maryland – Sidney Lewis, Hannah Rank and Diamond Williams all hit home runs in the Maryland State Softball Tournament. On Sunday, they defeated Fairfield 10-2 at Maryland Softball Stadium. The game was the Terps’ third game of the weekend as host of the Maryland State Softball Tournament. Hannah Rank’s first career home run 🔥🚀Terps lead by 3 pointsB4 | Maryland 5, Fairfield State 2 #FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/fGY1EGZfbP— Maryland Softball (@TerpsSoftball) March 17, 2024 Maryland (11-14) fell behind by two runs in the first inning, but scored all 10 points without scoring. Lewis’ two-run homer in the third inning…

As a friend, I can tell you, Democrats, it’s time to face reality. Your candidate will have to defeat Donald Trump fair and square on the November ballot. You impeached our man twice, but with no lasting effect. None of Banana Republic’s schemes or legal methods worked. The actual Republican primary election was also held, and Trump won by a landslide. This guy isn’t made of Teflon or any other special material. Your efforts are just wasted and ineffective. It’s time to splash cold water on your face and face the music. It’s Biden vs. Trump. Voters will decide. The…

Delaware fire officials are investigating a fire that injured two people, one of whom went into cardiac arrest and required rescue. Firefighters responded to a burning mobile home in Georgetown, Delaware, around 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, and found smoke coming from the structure, according to the state fire marshal. When crews arrived, they encountered a victim who had been pulled from the burning structure and had gone into cardiac arrest, officials said. The person, who authorities have not provided identifying information, was successfully resuscitated and taken to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in “serious condition,” the…

on the news Virginia’s Congressional Delegation Pressures USPS on Postal Issues As Virginia continues to have problems with mail delivery, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said: Seven other members of Virginia’s congressional delegation sent a letter to the U.S. Postal Service’s inspector general expressing their concerns.The letter comes in the wake of delays and disruptions to the local postal service and a recent trial involving mail theft by a former mail carrier. Mr. Cain’s office requested a tour of the Richmond Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Sandston, which is currently under audit by the Office of the Inspector General. Others…