Delaware
How does Delaware’s Olympics watching habits compare with the rest of the US?
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Have you been watching the Paris Olympics? Or are the Games something you haven’t tuned into much this year?
If your answer is the latter, you’re not alone − Delawareans plan to spend about 26 hours watching the Paris Games, a recent study by website HostingAdvice found.
That’s about 10 fewer hours than the national average, and about a quarter of the time those in Hawaii plan to watch.
While Delawareans certainly aren’t watching the least amount of Olympic coverage − that’s Montana − the state’s 25-hour, 52-minute viewing estimate is on the lower side.
What states will spend the most and least time watching?
According to HostingAdvice’s survey of 3,000 adults, those in Hawaii will be watching the most coverage − almost 100 hours. This is especially interesting as the state is 12 hours behind France.
By contrast, those in Montana plan to watch only about eight hours.
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The majority of states average in the 30-hour range. A handful also land in the 40-hour range.
More than two-thirds of respondents said they’ll watch the games on TV, while 22% said they’ll use their phones, 6% will use a computer, 3% will stream on a tablet and only 1% will use a gaming console.
Nearly 70% of viewers said they’ll be watching the Olympics live.
Viewers will take time off work, school to watch
As memes have been circulating on social media suggesting that companies should give their employees time off to watch the games, 26% of those surveyed by HostingAdvice said they will, in fact, take time off work or school to watch.
Additionally, a little more than a quarter, or 28%, said they expected to disrupt their regular sleep schedule to view the Olympics.
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While many on social media have lamented learning of game results before being able to watch the Olympics for themselves, more than half of those surveyed said they prefer social media to stay updated on results and highlights.
To view the full state list and data, visit hostingadvice.com/blog/olympic-fever-survey.
When do the Olympics end?
The Olympics began on July 26. They run through Sunday, Aug. 11.
To view the full schedule, visit nbcolympics.com/full-schedule.
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Delaware
Plans advance for Delaware city’s first Chick-fil-A restaurant
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Plans for one of the nation’s most popular fast-food chains to open a location in the city of Delaware are moving forward.
Chick-fil-A is planning a new 5,033-square-foot restaurant with a double drive-through lane on a nearly 2-acre site on Delaware’s east side.
The development plans are headed to Delaware City Council after the city’s Planning Commission approved them July 1.
This location would be the first Chick-fil-A in the city of Delaware, but not in the county. The chain has a location in Lewis Center and three in the Polaris area, according to the company’s website.
The popular chicken restaurant, a Chipotle location and other to-be-announced restaurants and retail are part of a new Trailhead Crossing development planned on the eastern edge of Delaware near Sunbury Road (State Route 36) and Sky View Lane, documents indicate. City council approved rezoning the site in February.
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The restaurant will include 92 indoor seats, an outdoor patio with 20 seats and 68 parking spots, planning documents show.
An internal access drive connecting to Sky View Lane from the west and Biltmore Drive from the north will be built within the site and will connect to all the lots within the Trailhead Crossing development. The access from Sky View Lane will be right-in/right-out only. The site will not have access directly from Sunbury Road, city documents state.
Chris Tebbe, an engineer with the Dublin-based firm Tebbe Civil Engineering, didn’t know an exact opening date for the restaurant, but said once plans are approved by the City Council, crews will be working on the location this year into next year.
Delaware County and eastern Columbus suburbs reporter Maria DeVito can be reached at mdevito@dispatch.com and @mariadevito13.dispatch.com on Bluesky and @MariaDeVito13 on X.
Delaware
Kids get hands-on learning during summer camp at Delaware County Technical School
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 10:19PM
ASTON, Pa. (WPVI) — Summer camps are in full swing, and on Wednesday the Action Cam was in Aston, where kids are getting some hands-on learning at Delaware County Technical School.
Middle school students are exploring career pathways as they build, cook, design and create in state-of-the-art classrooms.
They are doing everything from carpentry to cosmetology.
By the end of camp, the kids will create STEAM-based projects that they can take home.
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Delaware Libraries Introduce Digital Literacy Specialists Program – State of Delaware News
Across the State Trained AmeriCorps VISTA members will be on-site at 21 Delaware Libraries providing walk-in assistance for digital literacy
DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Libraries today announced the launch of a 10-week summer program aiming to support Delawareans on digital literacy.
The AmeriCorps Digital Literacy Specialists assist the public with computer and technology questions, including completing online applications, navigating websites, and building basic digital skills. As patrons become more comfortable, specialists can introduce them to the many free computer training programs and learning resources available through Delaware Libraries including in-person classes. This project is an initiative of the Division’s Social Innovation Team.
“Libraries are proud to expand their digital literacy specialist supports this summer with a presence in 21 Delaware Libraries,” said Dr. Annie Norman, State Librarian of Delaware. “The digital landscape is ever evolving, and the Delaware Libraries stands at the ready to help Delawareans navigate AI, software skills, social media concepts, and more.”
There is no appointment needed for a meeting or to ask a question to a Specialist.
The Specialists are trained to support many concepts, including:
- Essential Software Skills
- Personalized Assistance
- Workplace Technology
- AI – Understanding & Help
- Basic Computer Skills & Classes
- Social Media Help
- Navigate Internet, Avoid Scams
- Using Tech in Daily Life, Device Help
- Learning Express, Northstar Certification
- And Much More!
Visit DelawareLibraries.org/Digital to view a full schedule of Specialists. For more services visit DelawareLibraries.org/GetConnected!
Delaware Libraries offer specialty library cards for every age group, including a My First Delaware Library Card for birth to age 5, a Super Library Card for children ages 6–12; a Teen Delaware Library Card for ages 13-17 and Delaware Library cards for everyone.
Sign up for a Delaware Library Card today! It’s Easy! It’s Free! It’s Online!
Instructions in Spanish are also available. (En el sitio web de las bibliotecas de Delaware se pueden encontrar instrucciones en español para obtener una tarjeta de biblioteca gratuita de Delaware)
Programming celebrating the Delaware Libraries’ 125th anniversary will continue throughout the year.
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