Two Dover shelters, the House of Hope and Code Purple, are spreading holiday cheer this season, providing gifts and support to individuals facing hardship through the power of community donations.
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Tiffani Amber joined the WBOC News Team in July 2024. She graduated from The Catholic University of America with a Bachelors of Arts in Media and Communication Studies and a Bachelors of Music in Musical Theater. Before working at WBOC, Tiffani interned at FOX 5 DC and Fednet, where she got to cover the 2023 State of the Union.
Whatcoat Social Services, an emergency shelter and transitional housing program in Dover, held its final giveaway of 2024 today, distributing winter clothing, food, and toys to community members in need.
As the world becomes increasingly digital, downtown Dover is evolving with it. Parking permits for three downtown lots are now available for purchase through an online portal via Colonial Parking.
Delaware issued 15 retail marijuana licenses Thursday through a live lottery hosted by the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner. Using a computer-generated system, winners were selected from a pool of 529 applicants during the Facebook Live event.
Dozens of residents packed a Kent County Levy Court meeting on Tuesday to express concerns over a proposed townhome development east of Camden. The project, which would require a zoning change, has sparked alarms in the community over potential traffic and safety issues.
Just one week after Dover City Council approved four marijuana ordinances, Mayor Robin Christiansen has used his veto power to block them.
The 153rd Delaware General Assembly convened today for its first time since the November elections, with the Senate Executive Committee reviewing appointments to the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board. The board, created under House Bill 350, is tasked with overseeing hospital budgets to address rising healthcare costs.
Poynter’s Tree Farm, a cherished holiday staple in Kent County, is set to close its doors for the final time this season after nearly six decades of service.
Five farms in southern Delaware were added to the Century Farm Program today, recognizing their 100 or more years of dedication to the land and agriculture. The farms, including Fifer Orchards, Culver Farm, Beauchamp Family Farms, and Hickman-Ellis Farm, were honored for their generations of hard work.