A new fire sprinkler requirement for residential construction in Dover is drawing pushback from affordable housing advocates and homebuilders who say the mandate could add thousands of dollars to the cost of a new home.

Tensions at Salisbury's Government Office Building have spilled into the public eye following a heated City Council meeting Monday night, prompting open letters from Mayor Randy Taylor and Council President April Jackson calling attention to the conduct of city leaders.

David Burton, a longtime Milford businessman and i.g. Burton Auto Group owner who served on the City Council and helped lead several local organizations, has died.

 A popular Seaford playground could be one step closer to being rebuilt as city leaders consider applying for a $150,000 grant.

Jays Nest Playground was a familiar place for Seaford families for more than two decades. The playground was closed in March after safety concerns were raised about the equipment.

WBOC has learned that former Salisbury Mayor and City Council President Jack Heath has passed away. 

 A proposal for a new sports complex in Worcester county was voted to advance. 

The city's long-awaited splash pad, first announced as part of a major park improvement project, is still not open nearly three years after construction began.

Incumbent Mayor Darlene Taylor won re-election in Crisfield's municipal election, according to official results released Thursday evening.

The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) says the city has approved salary adjustments for the Salisbury Police Department in the wake of the city council voting to end collecting bargaining.

A proposed state pilot project that would have converted part of Ocean City’s bus lane into a dedicated bike lane is now on hold after town leaders raised concerns about how the change could affect traffic and public safety along Philadelphia Avenue.