A new Animal Welfare License Plate is now available to drivers across Delaware, offering a way to show support for animal protection efforts while helping fund programs that reduce pet overpopulation.

Four educational institutions received grants from the federal Rural and Low Income Schools program to support initiatives aimed at improving student achievement.

The Delaware Senate passed three bills to eliminate court fines and fees that impact low-income people. These measures are based on recommendations from a task force that studied the fee system for a year before the Senate approval.

Appointments in and around Sussex County with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers are usually required, though some locations may offer walk-ins.

After months of parents looking for changes to the school district's dress code and about 300 signatures on a petition, the school board agreed to start a committee to address concerns.

A new program, 'Older Adult Homes Modification Program' by Habitat for Humanity is bringing more help to low income seniors in need of home repairs.