Maryland 511 is Maryland's official travel information service. Maryland 511 provides travelers with reliable, current traffic and weather information, as well as links to other transportation services. Maryland 511 helps motorists reach their destination in the most efficient manner when traveling in Maryland.More
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season. These traffic cameras will help you navigate on Delmarva throughout the weekend.More
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season. These traffic cameras will help you navigate on Delmarva throughout the weekend.More
The Chesapeake Bay Trust, a non-profit grant making organization, is asking for your help to name their blue heron mascot! The animal is on the "Treasure the Chesapeake License Plate."More
MDA will administer approximately $390,000 in funds for the development of Specialty Crop projects that will solely enhance the competitiveness of Specialty Crops in Maryland.More
Tuesday, March 12 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-03-12 21:47:38 GMT
Members of the recently formed WBOC Viewer Information Panel participated in an online survey on whether they support or oppose the death penalty in Delaware. A total of 614 panel members from DelawareMore
Members of the recently formed WBOC Viewer Information Panel participated in an online survey on whether they support or oppose the death penalty in Delaware. Click on "more" to view the results of the survey.More
The Home of the Brave is working on opening a new home for female veterans in Milford, DE. Here's more information about the organization, and how you can help. More
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to submit and view their king tide images via http://www.flickr.com/groups/MarylandKingTides. Click on "more" for details of the Maryland King Tides Initiative, including times of tides.More
Website for "Americans for Responsible Solutions"More
Website by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and husband Mark Kelley encouraging elected officials to stand up for solutions to prevent gun violence and protect responsible gun ownership by communicating directly with the constituents that elect them.More
Starting Tuesday, Jan. 1, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, the Governor's Office and the YMCA of Delaware will kick off 31 Days to a Healthier You. Each day, the social media campaign with offer small steps toward better health that can lead to big rewards. To get involved, click on "more" to go to the DHSS's Facebook page.More
The calculator is a tool to help you understand how current tax policy affects real families and what would happen if we changed that policy. With this version, you can compare four alternative tax policies to see how different taxpayers would make out in 2013. From the Urban Institute and Brookings Institution.More
Around 3,000 small independently owned movie theaters face the sad possibility of closing. The small cinemas and movie theaters must raise enough money to convert their projectors, sound systems, and movie screens from 35mm to digital systems so they can continue to offer moviegoers current and award winning films. In 2013, all movies will be distributed to movie houses using modern digital technology, so 35mm systems will be obsolete.More
U.S. PIRG provides safety guidelines for consumers when purchasing toys for small children and provides examples of toys currently on store shelves that may pose potential safety hazards.More
A complete look at this years "Trouble in Toyland" consumer report.
The U.S. PIRG provides safety guidelines for consumers this holiday season. More
This fact sheet provides a list of emergency equipment and supplies that one should have on hand in the event of a hurricane.More
This fact sheet provides a list of emergency equipment and supplies that one should have on hand in the event of a hurricane. Also provided are practical tips for planning for the event of a hurricane as well as what to do during and after the storm.More
The Jefferson Awards for Public Service are a prestigious national recognition system honoring community and public service in America. Click on "more" to learn how you can nominate someone locally for a 2013 Jefferson Award.More
WBOC is proud to be a local partner of the Jefferson Awards, which are presented annually to unrecognized citizens on Delmarva who provide extraordinary public service.
Click hereto nominate someone you know for a Jefferson Award.More
For a week in October, participating restaurants from Philadelphia to Northern Virginia will be featuring fresh, locally caught Maryland Seafood for their guests. Click on "more" for details about the initiative, as well as to view a list of participating restaurants. More
A website designed to provide information about bullying prevention and what people are doing about it in Delaware. This website contains information, helpful tools and useful links about bullying prevention in Delaware for teens, parents and educators.More
This page offers online resources to help you understand why some teenagers want to hurt themselves, how to tell if someone may be thinking about suicide, and what to do if you think someone may try to kill him- or herself.More
Teen suicide is a serious problem that impacts individuals, families, schools and communities across the nation, including Delmarva. This page offers online resources to help you understand why some teenagers want to hurt themselves, how to tell if someone may be thinking about suicide, and what to do if you think someone may try to kill him- or herself.More
The Wicomico County Health Department's website, featuring important health news and advisories for county residents. Includes a FAQ sheet related to a recent sewage spill into the Wicomico River.More
Like many sectors of society, the U.S. military has a long history of alcohol and other drug misuse and abuse. In recent years, the face of the issue has been transformed by increasing rates of prescription drug abuse among service members. Heavy alcohol use and binge drinking continues to be a concern within the military.More
First State Community Action Agency works with individuals and communities to overcome the challenges of unemployment, homelessness, substandard living conditions, and hunger.More
Click on "more" to read the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's report on youth suicidal behavior in Kent and Sussex counties and recommendations for potential strategies for community and state leaders to use to prevent future deaths.More
The 39th Annual White Marlin Open will be held Aug. 6- 11 in Ocean City, Md. Click on "more" for details about the "world's largest billfish tournament."More
The 39th Annual White Marlin Open will be held Aug. 6- 11 in Ocean City, Md. Click on "more" for details about the "world's largest billfish tournament."More
Click on "more" to read the 15-page, handwritten letter convicted pedophile pediatrician Earl Bradley sent to the chief justice of the Delaware Supreme Court. The former doctor writes police violated his 4th Amendment rights during a 2009 raid of his office and exceeded the scope of the search warrant.More
Friday, May 24 2013 3:53 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:53:54 GMT
NEW YORK (AP)- This summer, high rollers are flying to lavish hot spots for their vacations. The rest of us are driving to less luxurious places like nearby campgrounds. The good news: At some U.S.More
AAA, one of the nation's largest leisure travel agencies, isn't expecting a resounding start to vacation season this Memorial Day. Citing the "up and down economy," AAA expects 31.2 million Americans to hit the road this weekend, virtually the same number as last year.More
Friday, May 24 2013 1:34 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:34:05 GMT
WILMINGTON, Del.– Authorities say a Middletown-area registered sex offender has been arrested following a Delaware Child Predator Task Force investigation into the online distribution of child pornography. AccordingMore
Authorities say a Middletown-area registered sex offender has been arrested following a Delaware Child Predator Task Force investigation into the online distribution of child pornography.More
Friday, May 24 2013 1:34 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:34:05 GMT
WILMINGTON, Del.– Authorities say a Middletown-area registered sex offender has been arrested following a Delaware Child Predator Task Force investigation into the online distribution of child pornography. AccordingMore
Authorities say a Middletown-area registered sex offender has been arrested following a Delaware Child Predator Task Force investigation into the online distribution of child pornography.More
Friday, May 24 2013 2:20 PM EDT2013-05-24 18:20:26 GMT
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP)- The Justice Department says a sixth former Maryland prison guard has pleaded guilty in the 2008 beating of an inmate at the Roxbury Correctional Institution near Hagerstown. FederalMore
The Justice Department says a sixth former Maryland prison guard has pleaded guilty in the 2008 beating of an inmate at the Roxbury Correctional Institution near Hagerstown.More
A Sussex County teenager spent some of the last moments of her life locked in a hospital restroom, struggling to breathe, as hospital staff members searched for a key, according to court records. WBOC's Michael Lopardi reports.More
