Abigail Lee

6 hours ago | delawarepublic.org | Abigail Lee

NeighborGood Partners starts construction on four energy-efficient, affordable homes in Dover. Passive houses are built to reduce energy consumption and save homeowners up to 90 percent on heating and cooling energy compared to traditional homes. The three-bedroom two-and-a-half bath houses cost about $316 thousand to build. That’s $76 thousand more expensive than a regularly constructed house.

6 hours ago | variety.com | Abigail Lee

“The Hills” reality stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are developing a project with Hulu about their lives in the aftermath of losing their home in the Pacific Palisades in the fires that devastated Los Angeles in January. Pratt shared the news while the couple was participating in a conversation at the Variety Entertainment Marketing Summit presented by Deloitte on Thursday. The two said they would be open to doing a series that revolves around rebuilding their lives after the loss.

1 day ago | msn.com | Abigail Lee

Continue reading More for You   Continue reading More for You

1 day ago | delawarepublic.org | Abigail Lee

New Castle County Council passes a resolution to try to enact a county tax on retail marijuana products. The state levies a 15 percent tax on cannabis goods. Counties do not currently have the ability to put additional taxes in place. The resolution passed 10-2 with one absence. New Castle County leaders will begin drafting a bill to push for the ability to levy a local tax up to 5 percent on top of the state tax.

1 day ago | delawarepublic.org | Abigail Lee

The Delaware State Fire Commission wants to see policy changes at fire companies in the First State. The Millville Volunteer Fire Company revoked the memberships of two volunteer firefighters following an alleged hate crime and verbal harassment. Both face felony charges. As part of standard procedure, the company notified police and the State Fire Commission. The Commission published a public response, encouraging fire companies to reinforce inclusion and harassment prevention policies.