Shane Brennan

5 days ago | delawareonline.com | Shane Brennan

Camping might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you're planning a summer activity in Delaware. But high-quality campgrounds can be found in every part of the First State. In every county, there are places to pitch a tent or park an RV and enjoy a cool night. Because public land is not easy to come by in such a small state, state parks are your best bet for finding an easy and accessible campsite in Delaware.

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Shane Brennan

The first heat wave of the summer is going to grip Delaware, with temperatures and heat indexes in the triple digits. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for New Castle County from 8 a.m. June 22 to 8 p.m. June 25. That warning is issued when extremely dangerous heat is expected or occurring, according to the weather service's glossary. Wilmington's high temperatures could top out in the triple digits on June 23 and 24, weather service forecasts show.

6 days ago | delawareonline.com | Shane Brennan

While water in Wilmington might be earthy and could be a little smelly, it is still safe to drink. It's a seasonal issue, according to Wilmington Water, the city's water utility service. The earthy appearance and odor are the result of an algae bloom in the Brandywine, the city's main water source. The resulting aesthetics tend to linger after filtering as it reaches your faucet. Algae blooms occur in the warmer months, according to Mike McGill, who assists with Wilmington Water's communications.

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Shane Brennan

A newly signed executive order makes information on gender-affirming care more secure. Executive Order 11 was signed on June 20 in Rehoboth Beach. The order protects patients and providers from being forced to hand over information about gender-affirming care given in Delaware in most civil and criminal investigations and professional disciplinary actions. Medical records, data and billing information are included in the executive order.

6 days ago | delawareonline.com | Shane Brennan

Bringing your dog to the beach might seem like a good idea, but good luck finding a place that will allow it. In the offseasons, boardwalks and beaches are generally open to dogs and other pets. Once May comes around, it becomes more difficult to bring most pets onto the sand. Usually, unless the dog is a service animal, you won't be able to bring it with you on the beach.