Shawn Garvin

Environmental groups are hoping a rare bug found only along Delaware’s southern coast will become the first firefly on the federal government’s endangered species list.

State environmental officials have begun the process for developing regulations for new industry in Delaware’s environmentally protected coastal zone.

Delaware environmental secretary Shawn Garvin and state lawmakers have cut the ribbon to celebrate the start of the Forts Ferry Crossing service and the first day of 2017 season at the Fort Delaware Civil War-era attraction.

Delaware lawmakers reconvene after break for budget hearings.