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''I Voted'' stickers are seen at a polling place on Aug. 4, 2026.
Politics & Policy

Delaware election 2026: Midterm voter guides, key races and more

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Here’s what Delawareans should know beforehand, from what’s at stake to who’s on the ballot and beyond.

4 hours ago

two people with two Seeing Eye dogs in a theater
Arts & Entertainment

Gone to the dogs: Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point, N.J., trains Seeing Eye dogs during performances

Gateway Playhouse’s rehearsals and performances offer distracting environments for dogs learning to guide the blind.

4 hours ago

the top of Lynnewood Hall
Arts & Entertainment

Faded, tattered and torn: The Gilded Age glory of Elkins Park’s Lynnewood Hall is back on display after 84 years

“The Gilded Age,” a floral exhibition based on the HBO drama, will bring Lynnewood Hall back to life for 10 days.

5 hours ago

side-by side photos of Chris Coons and Martin Kao with Susan Collins
Politics & Policy

U.S. Sen. Coons of Delaware received, then redirected donations from contractor who’s now in prison for illegal contributions

The senator gave the money from Martin Kao and his wife to four Delaware charities after Kao pleaded guilty to several felonies.

5 hours ago

Then Lt. Governor-elect Dale Caldwell speaks during an election night party in East Brunswick, N.J., Nov. 4, 2025.
Politics & Policy
6abc

​​New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill demands lieutenant governor resign after investigation finds Caldwell sexually harassed woman

Caldwell is also accused of breaking state ethics rules by attempting to secure a promotion for a state employee he was dating.

14 hours ago

activists hold signs reading MAKE POLLUTERS PAY and BIG OIL FUNDS FASCISM
Politics & Policy

New Jersey activists push lawmakers to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damage

The proposal would require the state’s fossil fuel companies to pay $50 billion for their greenhouse gas contributions.

15 hours ago

At left, Santos Maria Chilel Soto. At right, Soto’s older sister, Yolin Chilel Soto, and her boyfriend
Courts & Law

Family walk ends in tragedy: Hunter says he mistook Georgetown woman for a deer

Santos Maria Chilel Soto was walking with her partner and two of her children when she was fatally shot in an Ellendale-area field. Her family still has questions.

18 hours ago

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Se observa un contador de servicios público
Urban Planning

Critican duramente la solicitud de aumento de tarifas de Delmarva Power, calificándola como “la mayor en la historia de Delaware”.

El gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, afirma que la factura anual promedio de Delmarva aumentó casi $400 en los últimos cinco años.

23 hours ago

NeighborGood Partners está tomando medidas para abordar la crisis de vivienda asequible
Urban Planning

Laurel proyecta la comunidad Meadow View para ampliar el acceso a viviendas asequibles en el condado de Sussex, Delaware

Delaware necesita unas 24,400 viviendas adicionales para el año 2030 a fin de satisfacer la demanda prevista, según un informe estatal.

24 hours ago

the Wissahickon Creek
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s first autumn weekend is packed with festivals, haunted house openings and Willie Nelson in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Sept. 24–27: Horror Fest Film Festival in Delaware, Puerto Rican Day Parade in Philly and Gorillaz in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

1 day ago

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Side-by-side photos of U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., of New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, and Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: What to know about the 7th Congressional District race between Tom Kean Jr. and Rebecca Bennett

The district covers all of Warren and Hunterdon counties, plus parts of Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Union counties.

1 day ago

The Chester Housing Authority of Chester, Pa.
Urban Planning

HUD removes Chester Housing Authority from ‘troubled’ list

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development now considers the agency a “standard performer” following physical improvements made to its properties.

1 day ago

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side-by-side photos of Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity
Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2026: Where Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity stand on the economy, affordability and more

The candidates for Pennsylvania governor offer competing approaches to taxes, housing, energy and business development. Here’s what to know ahead of the midterms.

1 day ago

Cherelle Parker looks on
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

3 years into Mayor Parker’s term, her administration has created and preserved more than 16,000 homes

The total is more than half of the plan’s 30,000-unit goal. The milestone comes as the administration prepares to submit its first report on the plan.

2 days ago

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A person stands and takes photos of houses
Weather

Gusty winds, dangerous waves, flooding expected along New Jersey, Delaware coast

A powerful nor’easter is expected to push strong winds and high surf along the coast.

2 days ago

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