February 24, 2017 Open Thread

Filed in Delaware, Open Thread by on February 24, 2017

Maryland trains to Newark inch closer (link)

Correctional officers: More state support needed (link)

CR student wins state-level Doodle 4 Google competition (link)

Delaware sees 4th and 5th flu-related deaths (link)

Delaware’s Department of Education is set to release its final Every Student Succeeds Act draft plan next week. (link)

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  1. Jason330 says:

    I wish I could read these stories. (Particularly the very slow trains inching toward Newark. Who would buy a ticket on such a slow train?)

    Anyone know how to clear out cookies? I’ve burned through my free DelawareOnline articles.

  2. nemski says:

    Jason330, spend the $20 on the subscription that lasts a year.

  3. liberalgeek says:

    It’s cheaper than contributing to find Carney’s challenger.

  4. puck says:

    I have some potential business in Baltimore and I looked into the possibility of commuting from Hockessin. it’s not all that far, but the options are pretty grim.

    It’s a 90 minute drive each way, at least according to google. That sucks, and there would be wear and tear on the car (and on me).

    There’s an Amtrak station in Newark, but the timetable doesn’t work for a daily commute to Baltimore.

    Amtrak from Wilmington sounds nice. The train to Baltimore takes about an hour, and there’s wifi on board. But the cost for a monthly ticket is $1023, plus $175/month parking in Wilmington.

    I could drive to Perryville and take MARC. I forget the fare but it’s much cheaper. But it’s at least a 45 min drive to Perryville, and the train still takes about an hour to Baltimore.

    All in all, I’m thinking of booking an AirBnB room for the week. That would be cheaper than all the commuting options. I could still drive home at night, but at least I’d have the option.

  5. puck says:

    Also the MARC trains reportedly don’t have WiFi.

  6. mouse says:

    Friday night at the beach, bike ride on the trail tomorrow!