Andrew Sharp has worked as a journalist around the Delmarva Peninsula for eight years. He launched The Delaware Independent in August 2021 as an effort to help restore local news coverage.
Fishing tourney targets invasive snakeheads and catfish; other local news
In this week's newsletter: All the fish you can catch, new leadership on local school boards, help with the cost of solar panels and more.
Why Bridgeville may charge more for water
Bridgeville residents may soon pay more on their monthly water
This Seaford resident really wants you to give horseshoes a chance
When was the last time you played horseshoes?
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Where to see Fourth of July fireworks; other local news
In this week's newsletter: Holiday travel warning, fireworks, saving an endangered falcon and more.
Seaford fetal remains law overturned in court
The city of Seaford's ordinance requiring burial or
A new-old beach name at Trap Pond is loaded with history
The former Cypress Point at Trap Pond State Park is
Downstate reactions to Roe's fall: Some celebrate, others grieve and protest
The political earthquake happened Friday, and reactions were swift.
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Work on overpass set to begin at routes 1 and 16; other local news
In this week's newsletter: A major road project, land preservation, Harrington violates open meetings law and more.
Woodbridge will add armed guards in the wake of Uvalde
Prompted by the latest mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas,
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