Shane Brennan

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Shane Brennan

It's finally Memorial Day weekend, and it's unofficially summer in Delaware. But, as the air temperatures continue to mostly climb, less can be said about the ocean temperatures. According to data from a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration observation station in Lewes, the current water temperature is 61.9 degrees. That's cold; some can handle more than others. Others will probably wait until July to dip their toes in. That's about where we should be.

1 week ago | delawareonline.com | Shane Brennan

University of Delaware's class of 2025 features more than 6,400 graduates. Dennis Assanis thanked the community at his final commencement as UD's president. Action News anchor Matt O'Donnell was the guest speaker. The University of Delaware class of 2025 is off into the real world. The university community of administrators, faculty, staff, graduating students and their loved ones poured into Delaware Stadium in Newark on a crisp morning May 24 to celebrate this year's graduating class.

1 week ago | delawareonline.com | Shane Brennan

Wilmington police are investigating a shooting that killed a 24-year-old man and injured another man. Police said they responded to a shooting at 7:44 p.m. on May 23 in the area of West 23rd Street and Washington Street. Officers located a 24-year-old man with a gunshot wound, who went to the hospital in critical condition, police said. He died from the injuries at the hospital. A 25-year-old man was also found with a gunshot injury and was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

2 weeks ago | delawareonline.com | Shane Brennan

Delaware's House Bill 34, allowing Newark to impose a per-student tax on the University of Delaware (UD), passed the state Senate unanimously. The bill permits a tax up to $50 per student per semester, aiming to generate additional revenue for the city. While the bill awaits Gov. Matt Meyer's signature, Newark Mayor Travis McDermott assures a measured approach to implementing the tax if approved. A per-student tax from Newark on his hometown college is closer to a reality than ever.

2 weeks ago | delawareonline.com | Shane Brennan

Wilmington Mayor John Carney announced a tax relief plan to mitigate the impact of reassessments shifting the tax base to majority residential. While some property taxes may decrease, the average Wilmington resident is expected to see a $223 increase. The plan expands tax exemptions for senior residents at or below the federal poverty level, covering the first $210,000 of assessed home value. Wilmington residents will not have too significant of an increase in property taxes this year.