Neighbors in Ridgely will soon be able to keep chickens in their backyards following a vote by town commissioners to update the local code.

The Lewes Public Library says they plan to offer free SAT and college preparation courses to teens in February and March.

The Ocean City Fire Department has sworn in Josh Bunting as fire chief after his recommendation by City Manager Terry McGean and approval from the mayor and City Council.

The Delaware State Police have charged a Selbyville man with the murder of his 71-year-old relative on Monday morning.

The Maryland House of Delegates passed a bill today to redistrict Maryland, which if implemented, could put all eight of the state's congressional districts in Democratic hands.

A U.S. District Court Judge in Washington has temporarily blocked the Trump Administration's efforts to end a temporary protected status for Haitians in the United States, just over 24 hours before the status was set to expire.

The Cambridge Police Department and the City of Cambridge are urging residents to stay off ice-covered bodies of water in and around Cambridge and Dorchester County.

A seafood program with roots on the West Coast is expanding into the Mid-Atlantic, with a mission that tackles two challenges at once: feeding students healthier meals and reducing the population of invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay.

The Seaford Police Department has announced a new program to offer neighbors peace of mind while they’re away from home.

The Delaware River and Bay Authority has announced a new date for an online public hearing to discuss proposed changes to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry fares.

Officials have not yet released the specific nature of the investigation, but County Executive Julie Giordano's office says there is no immediate threat to the public.

Delaware State Police say they arrested a Philadelphia man on felony charges after a car chase in the morning of January 30.

There was a major fire at the Historic Onancock School community center this morning around 7 a.m., according to the Onancock Volunteer Fire Department.

Maryland State Police are seeking the public’s help in a Somerset County homicide after two teenagers were arrested and investigators said additional suspects may be involved.

A woman whose son passed away just days after she was arrested and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this month has returned to her family in Salisbury while her immigration case continues.

Delaware is updating the way it plans for growth, with Sussex County the central focus of a new executive order from Governor Matt Meyer.

UPDATE: Worcester County State's Attorney Kris Heiser says digital evidence obtained during the investigation contradicted witness accounts, and the state will not be pursuing charges against Johnson.

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced a new collaboration aimed at helping survivors of domestic violence feel safer at home.

Delaware lawmakers are taking another run at a bill aimed at reshaping where recreational marijuana stores can operate, especially in Sussex County, months after Gov. Matt Meyer vetoed it.

Special Olympics Delaware announced on Wednesday that the 2026 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge has been postponed due to expected severe weather conditions, citing safety concerns for participants, volunteers, athletes, first responders, and staff.

Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday night at a smoke shop in Dover.

The Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office is calling on neighbors to help them find a suspect believed to be responsible for a string of wallet thefts at Stevensville grocery stores.

A Delaware congresswoman is now adding her voice to calls for the release of a developmentally disabled Sussex County man detained by immigration officials in late 2025.

Maryland State Police have arrested a man on 94 counts of child pornography-related offenses in Dorchester County.

Vaulted Deep has withdrawn a zoning appeal that could have paved the way for the company to store poultry waste thousands of feet beneath the surface of Accomack County, bringing the proposed project to an apparent end.

UPDATE: Police have arrested a 17-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy following yesterday's fatal shooting in Princess Anne. Both have been charged with first-degree murder.

First responders with the Onancock Volunteer Fire Department braved frigid waters Tuesday morning to rescue a dog trapped in the ice in Accomack County.

Delaware Go. Matt Meyer lifted the remaining Level 1 Driving Warning for Kent and New Castle counties at 11 a.m. Tuesday, leaving no driving warnings or restrictions statewide.

Delaware State Police have arrested a Laurel man after they say he stole air conditioning parts from two churches in the area.

Maryland families facing higher electric bills could see new relief under a sweeping energy proposal announced by Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday.

Maryland State Police have confirmed one person is dead following a shooting in Princess Anne on Monday.

Legislation recently introduced in Maryland proposes making the megalodon, one of the largest predators to ever prowl the ocean, the official state shark.

Police say the tractor-trailer was driving west when it drove off the road for unknown reasons, according to authorities. Police say they do not believe weather was a factor, and no injuries have been reported.

WBOC has learned that the man convicted in connection to the hit-and-run death of 14-year-old Gavin Knupp has been released on parole just over 10 months into his 18-month sentence.

Firefighters responded to a house fire Saturday night in Talbot County that left three people displaced and destroyed a single-family home.

WBOC's Kyle Orens was in Salisbury on Sunday as the snow from the winter storm quickly turned to a messy slush with the arrival of rain.

WBOC's Tiffani Amber gives us a look at winter storm conditions in Kent County, where snowfall totals were expected to be among the highest on the peninsula.

Neighbors in Denton were hard at work Sunday clearing roads and driveways following the overnight snow. WBOC's Anthony Evangelista spoke with neighbors trying to clear a path before ice arrived.

Numerous schools and local governments have already announced cancellations for Monday. View the full list of cancellations and delays so far on our website's Closings page!

Dorchester County is alerting neighbors to a downed utility line across Rt. 16 at Rt. 335 in Church Creek.

WBOC's Hunter Landon was in Cambridge this morning to speak with neighbors impacted by the weekend storm.

Jason Lee was out in Seaford today joining neighbors enjoying the snowy weather, though it wasn't exactly all smooth sailing for him...

Wicomico County officials announced that the emergency shelter opened ahead of this winter storm at James M. Bennett High School in Salisbury is now closed due to low attendance.

Want to see how the winter weather is impacting communities across Delmarva? Take a live look with our WBOC Weather Cameras for an eagle-eye view of current conditions!

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Snow is falling across Delmarva early Sunday morning as a major winter storm moves in. While the first wave is bringing accumulating snow, WBOC Chief Meteorologist Mike Lichniak says the bigger concern will develop later today with sleet and freezing rain

President Trump approved an emergency declaration for Maryland this evening, ahead of the snowstorm expected to hit Maryland on Sunday, Jan 25.

The Route 50 bridge in Ocean City is reopen until further notice due to the impending weather conditions, according to Ocean City police.

For the latest on closings across Delmarva, you can check here. If you have an organization, school, business, or place of worship that wants to provide closing information to be added to WBOC's website, you can request an account by emailing [email protected] or calling (410) 749-1111.

There will be no parking allowed on Rehoboth Avenue, Bayard Avenue, or State Street in Rehoboth Beach starting at 11 p.m. tonight, according to city officials.