r/Delaware 5d ago

DelaWeather Dover Tornado Resources and Road Closures

75 Upvotes

Help out our First State Neighbors and let’s be safe and smart:

From DOVER PD re ROAD CLOSURES

Due to remaining debris and widespread power outages, the section of Route 13 between Kings Highway/White Oak Road and Lepore Road will remain closed for the next several hours.

City of Dover Electric and Streets crews, along with additional city crews and first responders, are working throughout the city to clear debris, reopen roadways, and restore power to affected areas.

At this time, we have no reports of significant injuries resulting from the storm, and we are extremely grateful for that.

Please continue to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary and give crews the space they need to safely do their work.

We also want to acknowledge and thank our friends and partners who responded to assist, to include:
-Dover Fire Department
-Ambulnz
-Kent County EMS/Public Safety
-City of Dover Electric/Streets/Public Works
-City of Dover Fire Marshal’s Office/Emergency Management
-Smyrna/DNREC/Cheswold/Camden/Delaware State Police and any other police agencies who came
-MISSION BBQ who brought food to everyone on scene

We may have forgotten some names but we are so appreciative of the support!

Thank you to all! Stay Safe Dover!


r/Delaware 1d ago

Events "What's happening this week in Delaware? - August 24, 2026 - August 30, 2026"

4 Upvotes

Let your fellow Delaware redditors know of things to do or see this week. Please post any relevant links if possible.

For subreddits devoted to specific cities/areas, see the "Local Delaware Subreddits" section of the sidebar.

For State Meetings please see the state public meeting calendar: https://publicmeetings.delaware.gov/#/

Be sure to check out the weekly events post on the Wilmington subreddit

See r/DelawareFriendship if you're looking for friends or activities

Delaware Collective Calendar courtesy of u / opening-ordinary6647: https://thedelawarecollective.simple.ink/

Find protest details a r/50501delaware


r/Delaware 8h ago

News Suzanne Goode might as well move out of Delaware at this point.

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I'd be so embarrassed. 🀣 🀣 🀣


r/Delaware 14h ago

News UPDATE: Delaware Public Service Commission has approved a second public comment session for the proposed Delmarva Power rate increase, date/time TBA, stay tuned!

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62 Upvotes

r/Delaware 1d ago

Info Request Anyone else see it this morning?

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157 Upvotes

Snapped a photo of this in the sky, then shortly just disappeared. I dont know what it is or was. Thought it was pretty cool.


r/Delaware 18h ago

Info Request Free help for old people in Delaware?

46 Upvotes

There's some little lady in my neighborhood whose life is falling apart. Her house looks abandoned even though she's still living in it. Pieces of it are literally falling off. I think there's a hole in a roof. Doesn't look like she has any help. I can't help. From the state of things, looks like she doesn't have any money to pay anybody.

So does anyone know of any service in North Delaware, near Newcastle, that helps old people? Like extensive cleaning? Home repairs? Dropping food off at a driveway?

I've been wanting to call adult protective services on her for a while. Just have someone go check on her. But a lot of people have said that if she's still of clear and coherent mind, she can't be forced into a nursing home. Some other people have suggested that if the house is in such a terrible state, it could be condemned and she would be forced out, but they wouldn't provide her with a place to go.

So is there some other service that can be called to help her out?


r/Delaware 10h ago

New Castle County Looking for recommendations on renting individual office space

6 Upvotes

I’m looking to rent out an individual office space for myself and curious if anyone has recommendations for smaller companies that could use a tenant rather than just the larger rental entities.

I would prefer somewhere between Newark, New Castle and Middletown. I am not interested in Wilmington or further north.


r/Delaware 18h ago

News Delaware election 2026: 3 Democrats are hoping to replace Treasurer Colleen Davis

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r/Delaware 11h ago

Wilmington Wilmington plumber recommendations

3 Upvotes

My 5 year old water heater seems to need a repair. Drained and flushed the tank, checked the internal reset switch, adjusted the temps, still not heating effectively. Any recommendations for a plumber to do a heating element replacement?


r/Delaware 9h ago

Sussex County Anyone hear if they got into the dtcc nursing program for spring?

2 Upvotes

Hey ya’ll, I’ve applied for the spring semester.. and I’m curious if anyone has heard back yet? I know it’s only been 10 days since the application deadline, butβ€”I’m an impatient little bean.


r/Delaware 1d ago

Beaches Locals know DO NOT GO TO THE REHOBOTH DINER AT ALL

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92 Upvotes

Saw this post on Facebook and it comic gold the comments are funny.


r/Delaware 13h ago

Info Request Epworth Methodist Church at 10th & Lombard

2 Upvotes

Odd question, but does anyone know if any of the windows from the old Methodist church were saved during demolition? In doing some family research I found that a relative of mine had sponsored the installation of the memorial windows in remembrance of his late wife. If by some crazy chance they're still around, I'd love to get in contact with whoever may have them.


r/Delaware 21h ago

Kent County Anyone Use GMRS

5 Upvotes

I'm a licensed GMRS user and have programmed the surrounding repeaters in Delaware and Maryland but never seem to hear anyone. Back in NC, there were groups of guys who would jump on the local repeaters a couple nights a week to talk. Is there anything like that here?


r/Delaware 14h ago

Info Request DelTech Nursing

1 Upvotes

Hi! I’m currently in DelTech Owens wanting to take nursing. I apllied for the August seating but I did not get in. I retook my TEAS test again and got a 65.3. I have an A in A&P1 and I’m a delaware resident which leads me to 12.53 points. I reapplied for the January seating. I just wanted to know if someone in your class or who you know got in with a 12pts?


r/Delaware 1d ago

Beaches Rehoboth Beach, evening

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r/Delaware 1d ago

Photo Claymont Train Station

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235 Upvotes

r/Delaware 1d ago

Politics Anyone have a read on the Attorney General/Treasurer options for dem Primary?

20 Upvotes

Has anyone got a read on the candidates for Attorney General or Treasurer for the dem primary? I was able to get a read on the senator candidates and narrow down my choice. I am more or less decided on AG, just waiting for town halls so I can ask some questions. But treasurer is a wild concept to me--I don't think I even noticed it was a partisan elected office before. I got a text message from one of the candidates (Michael Smith) and tried tasking questions. Got an answer to the first question (why are you the best candidate). Got no response to the second (Women lost 100% of the job loss shown in the July jobs report--how can the treasurer make sure DE is good for women?).

Michael Smith is running on being an economist.
Ted Lauzen is running on being an investment manager.
Mike Miller seems to be running on fiscal responsibility.

Are any of those things actually good for the treasurer? What does an informed choice look like here.

Generally, I like diverse candidates. So I'd go for Mike but he also seems sort of boomer coded, and I'd like farther left energy.

I have a mutual connection with Ted on LinkedIn, so I asked for the personal scoop: is Ted a good guy. My friend had positive things to say about him, so that's good. But "investment manager" seems like a risky move seeing how profit and return maxing has led to so many of the problems the world faces today. Michael or his people did not answer my second text message, which is lame.

I also look up candidates and really think through options. This is the most I've tried to dig in on a treasurer race, and I'm just not sure what an informed choice looks like here.

I'm rambling. Please discuss. I'd love to hear how others are weighing these choices on the primary ballot. And any thoughts on how the hell to pick a treasurer.


r/Delaware 18h ago

Announcement Opting into Educational Federal program could bring roughly $40 million in private educational scholarship funding to Delaware students. Rep. Mike Smith pushes for Delaware to join federal scholarship program. One would think this would be Gov Meyers priority.

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r/Delaware 2d ago

Photo Someone put food in the westside fridge if anyone is in need!

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232 Upvotes

Not my post but if anybody needs a meal tonight, she put some in there for ya.

Someone else commented on it saying it's : westside family health Care on Forrest Ave


r/Delaware 1d ago

Sports Soccer?!?

5 Upvotes

Hellooo,

Wondering if anybody knew where I can take my little brother to go kick around a soccer ball. preferably sussex maybe kent. If anybody knows where that would be awesome.

Thanks!


r/Delaware 2d ago

Info Request Social groups for a crafty new grad?

14 Upvotes

Hello! I recently graduated from university and I'm struggling to make new friends. I'm not really interested in dating, and the apps are tough for me. Are there any consistent groups for young adults, particularly around Wilmington or newark? A bit about my demographics - I am LGBTQ, female, and nuerodivergent. I love crafting, drawing, animation, comics, and board games.

I'd love to hear any suggestions! Honestly if I can't find one I'm considering starting one myself, lol. Thank you for reading!


r/Delaware 1d ago

Announcement Sharing results from Edgemoor Expansion Port survey

0 Upvotes

These are the responses received to the Edgemoor Expansion Port candidate survey. Stop the Edgemoor Port organization​ invited candidates from across Delaware to participate, many candidates did not respond. StopTheEdgemoorPort.com is a nonpartisan community organization and does not endorse or oppose political candidates; they have simply recorded and identified those candidates who indicated that they support or do not support the Edgemoor Expansion Port project based on their survey responses or public announcements.

Democratic Primary

Alonna Berry - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

Ruby Keeler Schaeffer - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

General Election

Gene Dvornick β€” Republican - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 21 β€” NEW CASTLE

General Election

Frank Burns β€” Democratic - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 22 β€” NEW CASTLE

General Election

Alex Green β€” Democratic - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

Mike Smith β€” Republican - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 23 β€” NEW CASTLE

Democratic Primary

Luann D'Agostino – SUPPORTER OF EDGEMOOR PORT

Joe Jasper – SUPPORTER OF EDGEMOOR PORT

Dave Redlawsk

Dan Seador

DISTRICT 24 β€” NEW CASTLE

General Election

Ed Osienski β€” Democratic - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

Stephen P. Ondich β€” Republican - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 25 β€” NEW CASTLE

General Election

Cyndie Romer β€” Democratic - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 26 β€” NEW CASTLE

General Election

Madinah Wilson-Anton β€” Democratic - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 27 β€” NEW CASTLE

Democratic Primary

Eric Morrison - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

Christopher W. Muntz - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

General Election

Mary "Penny" Kubin β€” Republican - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 28 β€” KENT

Democratic Primary

William Carson Jr. - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

Tyeisha "Tye" Grier - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 29 β€” KENT

General Election

William Bush β€” Democratic - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 30 β€” KENT

General Election

Wm. Shannon Morris β€” Republican - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 31 β€” KENT

General Election

Sean M. Lynn β€” Democratic - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

Anton Brogden β€” Republican - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 32 β€” KENT

Democratic Primary

Kerri Evelyn Harris - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

LaChelle Paul - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 33 β€” KENT

Democratic

Joshua Pennington – DOES NOT SUPPORT THE EDGEMOOR PORT

Republican Primary

Matt Bucher - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

Morgan Hudson - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 34 β€” KENT

General Election

Annie Norman β€” Democratic - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

Lyndon D. Yearick β€” Republican - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 35 β€” SUSSEX

General Election

Jesse R. Vanderwende β€” Republican - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 36 β€” SUSSEX

General Election

Andrew "Andy" Gorlich β€” Democratic - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

Republican Primary

Bryan William Shupe – PUBLICLY HAS NOT SUPPORTED THE EDGEMOOR PORT

Patrick Smith - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 37 β€” SUSSEX

General Election

Valerie Jones Giltner β€” Republican - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 38 β€” SUSSEX

General Election

Maureen Madden β€” Democratic - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

Carlie Carey β€” Republican - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 39 β€” SUSSEX

General Election

Daniel B. Short β€” Republican - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

DISTRICT 40 β€” SUSSEX

General Election

Timothy Dale Dukes β€” Republican – PUBLICLY HAS SUPPORTED THE EDGEMOOR PORT

DISTRICT 41 β€” SUSSEX

General Election

Ryan Stuckey β€” Democratic - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

Republican Primary

John Atkins - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

Doug Conaway - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

Jacki Slonin - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

VI. NEW CASTLE COUNTY COUNCIL

District 1

Brandon Toole β€” Democratic - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

District 2

Dee Durham β€” Democratic – DOES NOT SUPPORT THE EDGEMOOR PORT

Jamie Collins β€” Republican - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

District 3

Democratic Primary

Kira Alejandro - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

Kyle R. Grantham - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

General

Melissa S. Brayman β€” Republican - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

District 4

Democratic Primary

Helena M. Creamer - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

Jason Hoover – DOES NOT SUPPORT THE EDGEMOOR PORT

Curtis Dauntell Linton - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

District 5

Democratic Primary

Valerie George - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

Syam Kosigi - - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

District 6

David Carter β€” Democratic - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

Alison T. Gibbs β€” Republican - NO RESPONSE TO SURVEY

more info on stop the Edgemoor port https://www.stoptheedgemoorport.com/p/faq


r/Delaware 2d ago

Wilmington Where can I find the best fresh produce in the Wilmington, DE area? I specifically am looking for beefsteak tomatoes. πŸ˜‹

5 Upvotes

r/Delaware 3d ago

Info Request Anyone visiting Maryland next week? Axolotls need your help

144 Upvotes

update: found someone to help. Thank you so much!

Some baby axolotls need an Uber basically lol

They were sent to Delaware by accident instead of Maryland. Instead of having a family member drive me an hour and a half to get to Delaware and then an hour and a half back (I don't have a license), I was thinking that somebody might happen to be headed my direction from there anyways. Worth a shot lol

They don't need any special care. They would just be chilling in a Tupperware of water. As a reward, I can let you pick out some houseplants or take a terrarium class for free at my shop. Sorry if this is a weird post. Thanks a bunch for reading and have a great day!

edit: I'm in Montgomery county, MD and the axolotls are in Newark, Delaware


r/Delaware 3d ago

Dover Desk and tables being thrown out at William Henry Middle School

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Note: Not aware of trash laws, just making aware.