Mark Fowser

Delaware

News Reporter and Anchor at WDEL-FM (Wilmington, DE)

Traffic Reporter at Total Traffic & Weather Network

Delaware-based journalist (radio, online), Philadelphia-area traffic reporter.

Articles

Visitors crowding baby wildlife at Bombay Hook - refuge officials want it to stop

1 week ago | wdel.com | Mark Fowser

Visitors to the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge are again crowding the fox dens, apparently hoping for a photo of a young fox. Management of the refuge east of Smyrna urged visitors to observe wildlife from a distance so their behavior is not affected. Also, no one should feed the animals. Some visitors are suddenly stopping and causing traffic issues. Due to the same problem last year, the auto tour route at Bombay Hook had to be closed for a while.
Newark Police unveil new mascot

1 week ago | wdel.com | Mark Fowser

The Newark Police Department has a new community mascot. "Soar" is a large white bird that resembles an eagle, dressed in a police uniform and hat. The costume was created by Character Translations, creators of such iconic mascots as "Gritty" of the Philadelphia Flyers. "Soar" was recently unveiled at John R. Downes Elementary School, one of several schools that participated in a naming contest. The design was inspired by the eagle on the patch of the Newark Police uniform.
DSU, UD address immigration enforcement concerns

1 week ago | wdel.com | Mark Fowser

The President of Delaware State University Dr. Tony Allen has joined an Amicus Brief in a U.S. District Court case opposing the policy of targeting non-citizen students and faculty, based on their political views - even though they have legal standing to teach and learn at a U.S. institution of higher learning. The case was filed by the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, which is made up of nearly 600 higher education leaders.
Elsmere currently has no Mayor

1 week ago | wdel.com | Mark Fowser

Eric Thompson resigned suddenly as Mayor of Elsmere at Thursday's Town Council meeting. Thompson had been Mayor for several years. The reasons for his decision appeared a bit murky. There apparently was discontent over the Mayor being absent from the memorial service for Lieutenant Gregg Shelton, who died last month. Thompson said he was in Florida with family at the time.
How will Legislative Republicans work with Democratic Governor?

1 week ago | wdel.com | Mark Fowser

Republican leaders in the House and Senate say they are ready to work with their Democratic colleagues, and Democratic Governor Matt Meyer - if they're willing. After Meyer delivered his State of the State Address Thursday, House Minority Leader Tim Dukes, R-Laurel said there was potential to collaborate on reforming education funding and making other changes to bring up test scores. "We are ready to work with our colleagues across the aisle. We're ready to work with the Governor. We're hear.
DSU, UD address immigration concerns

1 week ago | wdel.com | Mark Fowser

The President of Delaware State University Dr. Tony Allen has joined an Amicus Brief in a U.S. District Court case opposing the policy of targeting non-citizen students and faculty, based on their political views - even though they have legal standing to teach and learn at a U.S. institution of higher learning. The case was filed by the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, which is made up of nearly 600 higher education leaders.
VIDEO | Odyssey Charter School unveils its Fields of Dreams

2 weeks ago | wdel.com | Mark Fowser

A six-sport mega-plex is now available for teams and student-athletes at Odyssey Charter School, as well as for the general community. OCS celebrated the opening of its new turf complex Wednesday. It's the size of four city blocks, allowing multiple games and practices to take place simultaneously. It also features advanced LED lighting and a press box with grandstand. Currently, the complex has the only turf field dedicated to softball in the State of Delaware.
How can Delaware solve its shortage of affordable housing?

2 weeks ago | wdel.com | Mark Fowser

Building more affordable housing units is one way to reduce the shortage of affordable housing facing Delaware... but, getting there can be complicated. Various circumstances are holding back production of homes in The First State. For several months, a 20-member Affordable Housing Production Task Force has been examining Delaware's challenges and evaluating possible options.
Another attempt is underway to move Delaware's statewide Primary

2 weeks ago | wdel.com | Mark Fowser

Should Delaware move its statewide primary up by five months? The General Assembly is again taking up a proposed change. Under House Bill 65 that passed in the House of Representatives Tuesday, the primary would move from the second Tuesday after the first Monday of September to the fourth Tuesday of April - which is when Delaware holds its presidential primary every four years.
Seaford man dies of gunshot wounds after being shot late Tuesday

2 weeks ago | wdel.com | Mark Fowser

A 32-year-old Seaford man is dead after being found shot in the city Tuesday afternoon. The victim died after being taken to a local hospital. It was the second homicide in Seaford in less than a month.