Beebe Healthcare will host a Day of Service honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Organizers say the event will offer free health resources and community services at Beebe Primary Care Long Neck.
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Alyssa Baker joined the CoastTV team as a producer in February 2023. She is from Philadelphia. Alyssa graduated from West Chester University with a degree in media and culture. She participated in multiple broadcasting internships while in school, most recently with WPHL 17 in Philadelphia.
Delaware State Parks will hold a Day of Service on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day as part of DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation’s 75th anniversary. The event will be the first of four signature service days planned for 2026.
U.S. Sen. Chris Coons gave a speech on the Senate floor to honor the life of Delaware State Police Corporal Matthew “Ty” Snook. Sen. Coons described Cpl. Snook as a devoted family man dedicated to serving Delaware.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will open its second annual statewide photo contest on Jan. 15. Photographers can submit Delaware-based photos in four categories: hunting and fishing, people enjoying nature, watersheds and wildlife and aquatic life.
Researchers along the East Coast are remembering a young humpback whale after the whale washed ashore near Bethany Beach and suffered injuries linked to a ship strike. Researchers say the loss highlights growing concerns about ship strikes.
Gov. Wes Moore is proposing a record $10.2 billion investment in Maryland’s K-12 public schools as part of his fiscal year 2027 budget. Gov. Moore says the funding supports educators, community schools and school buildings.
The Delaware Community Foundation awarded $297,958.36 in capital grants to 23 nonprofits statewide. The 2026 capital grant recipients aid industries such as environmental conservation, youth programming, housing, education, health services and community development.
The garden announced that beds are available for the upcoming growing season. People impacted by deer pressure and limited yard space can participate in shared garden options.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has started a $3.5 million project at the intersection of US 50 and Old Railroad Road in Wicomico County. The work aims to improve traffic flow and safety.