AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTraffic Fatalities: Delaware State Police say a New Jersey man, Nizaiah Ellis, was arrested after allegedly hitting and killing two 17-year-old pedestrians on an electric bike on Dupont Parkway in Townsend; he’s charged with leaving the scene and failure to report, and investigators are still seeking witnesses or video. Local Governance: Dover’s controversial panhandling ban is back on the table as residents pack meetings, arguing it’s tied to broader concerns about homelessness, drug use, downtown business, and public safety. Housing: A controversial affordable housing bill (SB 23, “Housing for Every Delawarean Act”) is nearing a House vote, aiming to loosen local permitting and require more dense housing options. Environment: Delaware’s horseshoe crab population is nearing historic levels after decades of harvesting restrictions, with new statewide monitoring showing a rebound. Statewide Community: Gov. Matthew Meyer proclaimed June 21 as International Day of Yoga, encouraging residents to explore yoga for healthier living. Transportation/Infrastructure: DelDOT announced new dates for tree work affecting Rt. 141 and I-95 ramps in New Castle County.
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