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10/01/2026 · Bear
The Three-Breath Buffer That Keeps Your Day From Driving You
Before you answer the annoying email, open the news, or say yes on autopilot, try creating a tiny pause. Three deliberate breaths can give you back the choice you thought you’d lost.
The Bird That Keeps Singing: Emily Dickinson’s Small, Stubborn Hope
Emily Dickinson gives hope feathers, a perch, and one remarkable habit: it sings without asking for anything in return. Read this tiny poem today when you need courage that doesn’t make a speech.
09/30/2026
Seneca on the Trouble We Invent Before Anything Happens
A Roman philosopher had a sharp diagnosis for modern anxiety: the mind is often more inventive in anticipation than reality ever gets the chance to be.
09/30/2026
The National Ear: Washington Keeps Betting on the Last Minute
Congress still treats deadlines like personality tests, while families and employers absorb the cost of political theater. Meanwhile, regulators and courts keep writing the rules that will shape the next decade.
09/30/2026
The Museum Audio Guide Deserves a Standing Ovation
Forget the blockbuster exhibition for a moment. The most underrated performer in any museum is the little plastic rectangle whispering historical gossip directly into your ear.
09/30/2026
Stop Pretending You Need Another Prestige Drama. Watch “The Pitt.”
“The Pitt” is the rare medical show that understands an emergency room is not a metaphor for America—it is simply a place where everyone is tired, bleeding, and making terrible decisions. Plus: four things worth your time, and one expensive-looking dud to leave in the digital lobby.
10/01/2026
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The Corridor Capacity Preservation Program CCPP Summary Matrix Contacts DelDOT Gateway Development Coordination Manual OSPC State Strategies Policy Document Current Corridor Plans SR 1 The maps below show the Corridor Capacity Preservation Program plan for SR 1. Map Viewer SR1 Plan - Nassau to South Milford SR1 Plan - South Milford to Frederica SR1 Plan - Frederica to D.A.F.B. SR 48 At this time there have been no formal Corridor Capacity Preservation Program plans adopted for the SR 48 corridor. However, the policy outlined in the CCPP Program Guide still needs to be followed for developments on the corridor. US 113 The plan developed as part of the US 113 North-South Study has been formally adopted as the official plan for the Corridor Capacity Preservation Program. Some locations have projects in design or construction, these projects have been updated since the lastes plan. Specific project websites are linked below for more information. 113 North-South Study North-South Study Homepage US 113 Overview Map Milford Based on the language in the 2008 Bond Bill there is no plan related for US 113 for Milford. All development shall still conform to the CCPP Program Guide. Ellendale Under verbal agreement with the Town of Ellendale, selection of a preferred alternative is deferred until the intersection of US 113 and SR 16 reaches capacity. Two potential alternatives are shown below. Ellendale Option 1 Ellendale Option 2 Georgetown Georgetown has some locations of US 113 that are already in design or construction. See the specific project displays below for further refinement of the 113-North-South Study plan. Georgetown Area Map US 113 at SR 18/SR 404 GSI - Project Website US 113 at SR 9 GSI - Project Website Millsboro Millsboro has a few locations of US 113 that are already in design or construction. See the specific project displays below for further refinement of the 113-North-South Study plan. Millsboro Area Map US 113 at SR 20 GSI - Project Website US 113 Widening, Dagboro Road to Hardscrabble Rd - Project Website US 13 The maps below depict the latest plans for US 13, developed in the early 2000s. These plans will be updated as funding allows. Bridgeville Plan Camden Plan Delmar Plan Felton Plan Greenwood Plan Harrington Plan (North) Harrington Plan (South) Laurel Plan Seaford Plan (North) Seaford Plan (South) Woodside Plan
Volunteer to Keep Delaware Roads Clean Through Adopt-A-Highway Program
The Adopt-A-Highway Program (AHP) is a partnership between the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and volunteer groups to keep Delaware's roadways clean. Participants adopt a section of highway and are responsible for keeping it free of litter. This initiative helps to improve the aesthetic appeal of our state and promotes environmental stewardship. **Who can participate?** Any group interested in making a positive impact on Delaware's environment can participate. This includes, but is not limited to: * Community organizations * Scout troops * Schools * Businesses * Churches * Families and friends **How does it work?** 1. **Apply:** Groups apply to adopt a section of highway. DelDOT will review the application and, if approved, assign a section of roadway. 2. **Adopt:** The group commits to cleaning their adopted section at least four times per year. 3. **Clean:** Volunteers gather to pick up litter along their assigned stretch of road. DelDOT provides safety vests, trash bags, and disposal of collected litter. 4. **Recognize:** Signs are erected at both ends of the adopted section, recognizing the group responsible for its upkeep. **Benefits of participation:** * Helps keep Delaware beautiful. * Reduces litter and pollution. * Promotes community pride and involvement. * Provides a visible way to give back to the state. **To learn more or to apply, please contact:** Delaware Department of Transportation Adopt-A-Highway Program Coordinator [Phone Number] [Email Address]
Elm Street Resurfacing Project to Cause Traffic Delays Starting Monday
Beginning Monday, May 20th, the Delaware Department of Transportation will undertake a significant resurfacing project along Elm Street. The project is anticipated to last for approximately two weeks, weather permitting. During this period, lane closures will be in effect during daytime working hours, which are expected to be from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Motorists are strongly encouraged to plan for alternate routes and allow for extra travel time when commuting through the affected area. Detour signs will be posted to guide drivers.
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