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03/08/2025

With cuts to numerous federal programs since the new administration took office in January, one of the most recent changes affected the education system right here on Delmarva. WMDT's Tierra Williams- TV has the story.

DELMARVA – With cuts to numerous federal programs since the new administration took office in January, one of the most recent changes affected the education system right here on Delmarva. Scholarship Suspended Just recently, the United States Department of Agriculture suspended the 1890 Scholars P...

03/07/2025

Needs in the homeless community are growing and now there are more ways you can help. Blake Lipton WMDT has the story.

GEORGETOWN, Del. – Needs in the homeless community are growing and now there are more ways you can help. As we begin to head out of the cold winter months, homeless services and drop-in shelters are still in need of donations for those in need. “It’s a daily need always,” said Lou Hernandez,...

03/07/2025

Rosenfeld's Jewish Delicatessen in Salisbury is the place to be if you've got a hungry belly and a hankering for blowout offerings. We visit them on this edition of Foodie Friday with Hannah Cechini - 47 ABC and Foodie Photog Mike

SALISBURY, Md. – Rosenfeld’s Jewish Delicatessen is the real deal and serves up one heck of a meal. A Fantastic Footlong We start with Ruby’s Reuben Dog. “It’s named after Ruby, who is my granddaughter. We start out with a 12-inch, one-third-pound, all-beef hot dog … It’s a big one. We...

03/07/2025

Ocean City officials are making their final ruling on short-term rental properties. 47Leila Weah will have the story tonight on the News Hour - starting at 5:30.

03/07/2025

President Trump recently suspended USDA Scholarship funding, and one HBCU is speaking out about what this means for their university. Tierra Williams- TV will have the details tonight on the News Hour at 5:30.

03/07/2025

Happy Friday! Be sure to catch a new edition of Foodie Friday tonight on the News Hour at 5:30 - from Rosenfeld's Jewish Deli in Salisbury.

03/07/2025

The deadline to file for a Town Commissioner seat in Hebron is quickly approaching.

HEBRON, Md. – The Town of Hebron will hold an election on Tuesday, April 8th, to elect three Town Commissioners. Those interested in being a candidate are asked to file a Certificate of Candidacy with the Town Administrator/Town Clerk. The deadline to file a Certificate of Candidacy is March 26th....

03/07/2025

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03/07/2025

Meteorologist Jake Grant expects a quiet weekend. A major warmup will arrive next week, with our first 70-degree day this year.

03/07/2025

The Trump Administration recently imposed tariffs on America’s three biggest trading partners: Mexico, Canada and China. Blake Lipton WMDT has the story.

MARYLAND – The Trump Administration recently imposed tariffs on America’s three biggest trading partners: Mexico, Canada and China. The move drew retaliation from those three countries and now local leaders say people on the Eastern Shore are feeling the effect. “You’re going to see this imp...

03/07/2025

County commissioners are considering decreasing the property tax rate. The idea originated from Commissioner Chip Bertino, who suggests a 1-cent or 5-cent decrease.

WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. – County commissioners are considering decreasing the property tax rate. The idea originated from Commissioner Chip Bertino, who suggests a 1-cent or 5-cent decrease. The hope is to help the county’s 2026 fiscal year budget. According to Bertino, each cent of property tax e...

03/06/2025

Dorchester County officials are considering reworking the alcohol licensing fees for businesses. Some officials though, don't think it'll help cut into the state deficit. WMDT's Ronnell Foreman Jr. has the story.

DORCHESTER, COUNTY, Md. – Dorchester County is considering licensing alcohol more efficiently. District 37, Maryland State Senator John Mautz is behind both Senate Bill 862 and 802. He said it makes sense. “The Dorchester County bills are basically to enable the issuance of the liquor license in...

03/06/2025

The Trump Administration recently rolled out tariffs imposed on America's three biggest trading partners - Mexico, Canada, and China. Tonight on the News Hour at 5:30, Blake Lipton WMDT will have more from local leaders who say people on the Eastern Shore are feeling the effect.

03/06/2025

The ACLU of Delaware has sent an open letter to all Delaware universities, urging them to reject federal censorship actions.

DELAWARE – The ACLU of Delaware has sent an open letter to colleges and universities statewide, urging them to reject the Trump administration’s attempted censorship of students and faculty. The letter comes following executive orders and statements from the White House pushing for schools to mo...

03/06/2025

Easton Police have charged a man after he allegedly falsified documents in a job application to the department.

EASTON, Md. – Easton Police have arrested a man for reportedly impersonating a police officer. According to police, on February 4th, Richard Browning V applied to the Easton Police Department for a police officer position as a Certified Police Lateral. In his application and resume, Browning repor...

03/06/2025

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03/06/2025

Happy Birthday to our Good Morning Delmarva Birthday Club members! 🎊🎉🎂

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03/06/2025

Meteorologist Jake Grant has our rain totals across Delmarva. Strong winds will continue through Thursday evening.