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Delaware community groups get face time with White House officials

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April 13, 2024

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Delaware community groups get face time with White House officials

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Delaware elected leaders, community activists and gubernatorial hopefuls gathered at the White House this week to hear how federal policies are working in the First State.

The “Communities in Action” program was originally an initiative of the Clinton White House. The Biden administration “resuscitated it,” said Tom Perez, director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Biden advisors hold half-day forums for state, local and community leaders to showcase how the president’s policies are impacting people’s lives.

“It’s really important for us to hear directly from community leaders and its communities in action. And I think it’s well named, because it is talking about communities that are making progress, moving the ball forward.”

Perez said they’ve been holding the forums for about two years and have gotten to about 30 of the 50 states so far.

Biden popped in to speak to the group from his home state on Thursday, which administration staff said was a surprise move by the president. The group’s face time with Biden happened before WHYY News was allowed access to the event.

Jennifer Thompkins took part in the visit as CEO of the Wilmington chapter of the Urban League and said she learned more about the Biden administration’s work to help people stay in their homes.

Jennifer Thompkins, CEO of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, said she spoke to forum participants about the need for affordable housing and homeownership in communities of color. (Sarah Mueller/WHYY)

Thompkins said that during the storytime portion of the forum, she talked about a woman who went from barely making her rent to becoming a homeowner.

“And it begins this trajectory of generational wealth,” she said. “I think the huge misconception sometimes about Black and brown communities is that they don’t want to own property, they don’t want a piece of that American dream. And they do. Everyone wants a piece of that American dream.”

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State champ Seaford snags 9 spots on All-Class 1A football first team

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December 2, 2025

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State champ Seaford snags 9 spots on All-Class 1A football first team

Seaford won its first state football championship since 1983 on Nov. 29, edging Newark Charter 21-20 in overtime for the Class 1A title at Delaware State University’s Alumni Stadium.

The Blue Jays were No. 1 again on Dec. 1 when the Delaware Interscholastic Football Coaches Association released the All-Class 1A team.

Seaford earned nine first-team spots and two Player of the Year awards on the team, which was determined by the combined voting of the state’s 17 Class 1A head coaches before the playoffs began.

Brandywine was next with five first-team spots earned. The coaches’ voting was scattered, as 10 teams placed at least one player among the 30 first-team spots.

Seaford quarterback Vince Evans III was voted the Class 1A Offensive Player of the Year, while Blue Jays linebacker Ty’Aire Buffalo was voted Defensive Player of the Year.

Newark Charter guard Josh Horning was named the 1A Lineman of the Year.

Four players made the Class 1A first team on both sides of the ball – Newark’s Deigo Diaz Vallejo (fullback and linebacker), McKean’s Vaughn Brooks (running back and linebacker), Seaford’s Brendan West (running back and defensive tackle) and Conrad’s Charles Shute (tight end and linebacker).

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DIFCA All-Class 1A football

First team

Offense

QB – Vince Evans III, sr., Seaford

FB – Diego Diaz Vallejo, sr., Newark

RB – Vaughn Brooks, sr., McKean

RB – Brendan West, sr., Seaford

WR – Keyon Black, sr., Newark

WR – Jahsir Greene, sr., Brandywine

WR – Jahfarri Payne, sr., Dickinson

WR – Terrence Williams, sr., St. Elizabeth

TE – Charles Shute, sr., Conrad

C – De-Andre Smith, jr., Seaford

G – Nicholas Florencio, sr., St. Elizabeth

G – Josh Horning, sr., Newark Charter

OT – RaKwan Coates, jr., Brandywine

OT – Doubensley Saint Jean, sr., Seaford

Defense

DE – Aizyon Matthews, sr., Seaford

DE – Nicholas Webb, sr., Brandywine

DT – Kaleb Ross, sr., St. Elizabeth

DT – Brendan West, sr. Seaford

DT – Stephan West, sr., Brandywine

LB – Charles Shute, sr., Conrad

LB – Vaughn Brooks, sr., McKean

LB – Ty’Aire Buffalo, jr., Seaford

LB – Diego Diaz Vallejo, sr., Newark

DB – Damier Bryant, sr., First State Military Academy

DB – Ny’gee Horsey, sr., Seaford

DB – Maxwell Laznik, jr., Newark Charter

DB – William Teel, jr., Newark

Special teams

K – Ian Cleghorn, sr., Brandywine

P – Bradley Dunk, sr., Christiana

RET – Taishawn Frisby, jr., Seaford

Second team

Offense

QB – Thomas McGrory, jr., Conr. FB – Je’Viohn Hurst, jr., Sea. RB – Noah Johnson, sr., Chr; Jamar Smith, sr., Gla. WR – Cayden Anderson, jr., NC; Damier Bryant, sr., FSMA. TE – Kaleb Ross, sr., SE. C – Sean Roderiguez, so., Bran. G – Charles Fahnbulleh, jr., Chr; Jason Henn, sr., New. OT – Troy Jones, sr., SE; Kyhir Wheelings, jr., Gla.

Defense

DE – Sully Burkhardt, sr., NC; Johnta Cuffee, sr., New. DT – Charles Fahnbulleh, jr., Chr; Joshua Jalloh, sr., FSMA; Samai Kargbo, sr., Gla. LB – Ajay Bonis, sr., NC; Levi Levin, jr., Bran; Kameryn Swinney, jr., Gla; Terrance Williams, sr., SE. DB – Noah Johnson, sr., Chr; Thomas McGrory, jr., Conr; Zaa’Hir McNair, sr., Bran; Jahfarri Payne, sr., Dic.

Special teams

K – Luke Metzner, sr., Sea. P – Sean Dougherty, sr., Conc. RET – Noah Johnson, sr., Chr.

Offensive Player of the Year – Vince Evans III, sr., Seaford.

Defensive Player of the Year – Ty’Aire Buffalo, jr., Seaford.

Lineman of the Year – Josh Horning, sr., Newark Charter.

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Large Fire in Millsboro Destroys Mobile Home, Vehicles – 47abc

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December 1, 2025

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Large Fire in Millsboro Destroys Mobile Home, Vehicles – 47abc

MILLSBORO, Del. – Firefighters responded to a large structure fire at a trailer home on Friday morning.

At 10:10 a.m. on Nov. 28, crews from the Millsboro, Indian River, and Dagsboro volunteer fire companies responded to a trailer on Oak Street in the Mount Joy area. Units from the Sussex County Paramedics and the Delaware State Police also responded to the scene.

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Crews worked to provide water supply, assist with fire suppression, notify respective utility service providers, and continue with mitigation efforts.

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company reported that the trailer, other surrounding structures, as well as a number vehicles, including a motorcycle, four-wheeler type ATVs, and a golf cart, caught fire as part of this incident.

The Delaware State Fire Marshal is investigating.

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Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for Nov. 30, 2025

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December 1, 2025

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Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for Nov. 30, 2025

The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 results for each game:

Winning Play 3 numbers from Nov. 30 drawing

Day: 2-6-1

Night: 2-7-2

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Winning Play 4 numbers from Nov. 30 drawing

Day: 4-9-0-1

Night: 1-8-1-8

Check Play 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from Nov. 30 drawing

01-11-16-17-31-34

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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Nov. 30 drawing

03-08-13-17-18, Lucky Ball: 17

Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Play 5 numbers from Nov. 30 drawing

Day: 4-6-9-8-7

Night: 9-3-0-4-7

Check Play 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen.
Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket’s back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties.
Prizes of $5,001 or more: Claim in person at the Delaware Lottery Office (business days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a photo ID and Social Security card.
For all prize claims, directions to the Delaware Lottery Office are available online or via mapquest.com for a map.

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery.

Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?

Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win.

How long do I have to claim my prize in Delaware?

Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.

When are the Delaware Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon.
Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.

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