As Congress prepares to return from its August recess, several important federal funding decisions could have significant implications for historic preservation programs nationwide.
Before the recess, both the House and Senate passed different Continuing Resolutions (CRs) that would extend federal government funding into December. The two measures must now be reconciled before the current funding authorization expires on September 30.
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Delaware Natural Resources Police (DNRP) State Parks Unit officers arrested a 21-year-old Newark man on multiple felony charges after finding him with a loaded, illegally modified handgun in White Clay Creek State Park.
At about 12:10 p.m. Aug. 23, a state park volunteer working near the park office on Thompson Station Road contacted a DNRP officer after hearing a gunshot nearby. The volunteer told the officer that after the shot, he saw a man carrying a black bag and a woman walking away from the area toward the park office parking lot.
The responding DNRP officer located the individuals described walking on a trail and made contact with them. During the contact, the man was found to be in possession of a loaded .45-caliber Glock handgun with an obliterated serial number that had been illegally modified to fire as an automatic weapon.
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On Wednesday, September 9, celebrate First Amendment Day with the National Constitution Center and Knight Foundation! Enjoy free admission, plus a full day of special programming exploring the five freedoms and discovering new ways to engage with the Constitution.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will reopen a stretch of oceanside beach at The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The Point’s bayside beach will remain closed until Thursday, Oct.1 for use by shorebirds migrating south for the winter.
The Point has closed annually since 1993 every March for the benefit of threatened and endangered beach-nesting and migratory shorebirds, including piping plovers, oystercatchers, least terns, red knots and other species before it reopens in the late summer-early fall for beachgoers and anglers.
The DNREC Divisions of Parks and Recreation, Fish and Wildlife and Watershed Stewardship have worked together since 1990 to implement a management plan to increase beach-nester and migratory shorebird populations. Closing The Point to park visitors provides an area of undisturbed beach and intertidal habitat for a host of shorebirds, gulls, terns and other waterbirds to rest and feed after the breeding season, one of only three in the state.
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The requirements for hunter orange while bowhunting have been clarified in the online version* of the 2026-27 Hunting & Trapping Digest.
Whenever archery and firearms seasons occur at the same time, bowhunters in tree stands are encouraged to wear hunter orange, EXCEPT WHEN IT IS REQUIRED DURING THE SIX-DAY FIREARM SEASON.
See all of the new regulation changes in the digest and on our Summary of 2026-2027 Game Code Changes webpage.
Route 70 is scheduled to have double lane closures in both directions Friday night between Haddonfield Road/Grove Street/CR 644 in Cherry Hill and Route 38 in Pennsauken, Camden County.
Beginning at 8 p.m. today, August 28 until 6 a.m. Saturday, August 29, two lanes on Route 70 eastbound and westbound are scheduled to be closed from Haddonfield Road/Grove Street/CR 644 to Route 38. The double lane closures are necessary to restripe the road. One lane will be maintained in each direction overnight. The lane closures are expected to begin in the left and center lanes, before moving to the right and center lanes. Motorists are advised to slow down, use caution, and expect delays when driving through the work zone.
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Dolly Parton “offered the world a vision and version of Appalachia rarely seen — one that is vibrant, full of love and acceptance, built on the strength of family and community, and endless in possibility,” said adolescent literacy and rural education professor Amy Price Azano.
Newswise — The world mourns the passing of country singer and pop culture icon Dolly Parton, whose appeal transcended genres and whose music, entrepreneurial savvy, and philanthropy has inspired multiple generations.
Virginia Tech experts shared insights into the enormously consequential legacy she leaves behind.
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After nearly a decade away, professional cycling returns to Philadelphia and to one of the most famous climbs in America. After debuting in 1985 and pausing in 2016, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic has been brought back to life by Race Street Partners. Manayunk Development Corporation applauds the relaunch and announces the Manayunk Family Watch Party – a giant family-friendly celebration to cheer on the elite bikers as they make the famous turn and head up the most iconic hill in American road racing. On Sunday, August 30, 2026, get ready to reignite a tradition that put Manayunk on the map and defined the neighborhood for generations. The all ages, all day celebration will take place at Main and Levering streets from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Look for activities for cyclists, families, friends, neighbors and curious onlookers. Festivities will include: Design Your Ride Shades, Bedazzle Your Bike Helmet, Tie-Dye Party, Towpath Scavenger Hunt, and special offers at Manayunk’s restaurants, bars, cafés and retailers. The watch party is open to the public, family and fido friendly, and there is no admission charge.
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After a 10-year hiatus, the 14.4-mile Philadelphia Cycling Classic zooms back into the city this August.
The main event — set for Sunday, August 30, 2026 — features elite athletes in both women’s and men’s races throughout Northwest Philly. In years past, the event has drawn thousands of spectators who create a day-long and route-long street party to cheer on the cyclists.
Continue reading “Philadelphia Cycling Classic”The PPD Northwest Detective Division is attempting to identify the individuals responsible for this assault on police.
On Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:39pm at 1900 W. Hunting Park Philadelphia Police attempted to stop and investigate a male for several motor vehicle violations while he was operating a motorcycle. The male stopped and the officer got out of his vehicle and the male fled on his bike. While doing this the offender ran over the officer’s foot with the motorcycle and fled east on the sidewalk at 1900 Hunting Park.
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