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The Sussex County Council voted unanimously to adopt a set of standards that protects trees amid ongoing development. The rules go into effect in three months.

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New Jersey election 2026: Voter guides, key races and more

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Here’s what’s at stake in the midterms, along with voting logistics, candidate breakdowns and more.

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Delaware
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‘Chaos and confusion’: Delaware lawmakers warn Trump’s mail ballot order could disenfranchise voters

Election data shows that Democrats were more likely to vote by mail in 2024 than those with other political affiliations.

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Delaware
Government Accountability

‘Could be considered a bribe’: Delaware incumbent was secretly recorded offering potential challenger a job if he didn’t run

Mike Kozikowski, New Castle County’s recorder of deeds, promised County Councilman David Tackett a $76,295-a-year post to stay off the primary ballot.

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U.S. Constitution set the tone for American democracy – and it was signed in Philly

The document that established the U.S. and its guiding principles was signed in Philly. Here is how the Constitution helped influence America over the years.

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The politics of AI data centers

Public opposition over data centers is uniting people of all political stripes and forcing politicians to course correct.

Air Date: September 2, 2026

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Immigration
Pennsylvania
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Upper Darby introduces expansive ICE ordinance

The legislation could serve as a “model ordinance” for other municipalities, said Upper Darby Councilmember Kyle McIntyre.

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Delaware
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‘It’s truly about saving lives’: Delaware hospitals to create plans for pregnant women discharged while in labor

The legislation is named after a woman in Indiana who gave birth on the side of the road minutes after a hospital discharged her.

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Delaware
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“Siempre vigilando”: crece la polémica en Delaware por los lectores automatizados de matrículas de Flock, mientras la policía elogia las cámaras impulsadas por IA

Sus detractores los denuncian como un sistema de vigilancia masiva sin orden judicial, pero 20 cuerpos policiales de todo el estado los utilizan. La ACLU dice: “¡Fuera Flock!”

5 days ago

President Donald Trump speaks from behind a podium Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Elections
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National

Voting by noncitizens is extremely rare. Trump is making it a focus ahead of midterm elections

Opponents say the president and his allies are setting the stage for legal challenges to outcomes he may not like.

5 days ago

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Delaware
Government
Government Accountability

‘She should resign’: Rehoboth Beach mayor calls for city commissioner’s job after report details alleged harassment and abuse

An investigation by the city's Board of Commissioners examined Commissioner Suzanne Goode's behavior through emails she sent in June and July.

6 days ago

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Pennsylvania
Politics

Pennsylvania may not have a youth voter apathy problem. Registration is the hurdle, experts say

Once registered, Pennsylvania’s youngest voters turn out at rates similar to older voters. Philly groups are working to get more young people into the process.

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