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As businesses gear up for growth in January, digital marketing strategies like targeted social media ads and email campaigns are gaining traction. Experts suggest using short video content and local influencers for authentic reach, with AI tools for personalized pitches. These strategies could boost sales by 20-30% in Q1, setting the stage for a strong year ahead.

House Bill 252, introduced on December 18, 2025, aims to downgrade public cannabis possession from a misdemeanor to a civil violation, potentially reducing penalties to fines. This aligns with a nationwide trend towards decriminalization. While some welcome it as a step towards fairness, others express concerns about increased public use. The bill is currently under review, with hearings yet to be scheduled.

Delawares General Assembly reconvenes, focusing on affordability issues, while Sussex County Council votes on the controversial Atlantic Fields retail project. The Charter School Accountability Committee reviews the Bryan Allen Stevenson School, and DNREC hosts an info session on Mountaires meat production request. Stay engaged, as your voice can impact taxes, schools, and local growth.

Delawares 153rd General Assembly kicks off with a flurry of bills, including a proposal to downgrade public marijuana consumption from a misdemeanor to a civil violation, a push for special primary elections to fill legislative vacancies, a measure to require a three-fifths majority to suspend rules, and a bill to enshrine the right to hunt, fish, and trap in the state constitution. These early bills set the stage for a busy session ahead, with more priorities sure to emerge as lawmakers tackle Delawares big issues.

Delaware mourns fallen trooper, honors centenarian, and braves winter with spirit: A week in headlines

Rehoboth Beachs One Rehoboth hotel demolition delayed until September, while Belhaven hotel project moves forward with a lot consolidation hearing set for January 23rd.

Melissa Forsythe, a music organizer from Newark, Delaware, took action to provide a bathroom for the homeless in Wilmingtons Christina Park. Frustrated with the citys delayed plans, she bought a porta-potty for $275 and had it delivered. The city, appreciative of her gesture, partnered with a nonprofit to manage four bathroom units in the park, expected by January 12th. This is part of Wilmingtons broader effort to combat homelessness, which surged 16% this year.

NYC Zero Three One One: A Beloved Humpback Whales Tragic Fate - A young humpback whale, known to scientists and whale watchers alike, tragically died from a ship strike near Bethany Beach, Delaware. The whale, recognized by its unique eyespot and playful energy, was frequently spotted in the New York Bight area. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to severe injuries. Researchers honored him with a calendar entry and buried him on the beach to nourish the local ecosystem.