Delaware

Bethany Hall-Long was governor for two weeks due to a quirk in law, but offered port nominees despite losing to Gov. Matt Meyer.

The new settlement deal could net Pennsylvania and Delaware as much as $212 million and $27 million, respectively, in payouts.

Jan. 23 - Jan. 26: ‘The Full Monty’ in Del., a Tchaikovsky performance in Philly and Peabo Bryson in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

Cerron Cade was arrested for six “skip-scanning” incidents. Wilmington Mayor Carney said Cade admitted “his mistakes” and will join the administration.

The rebates will reduce the cost of electric heat pumps, electric stoves, wiring and insulation. They’re expected to roll out this year.

Newly sworn in, Matt Meyer promised to focus on public education, housing and rising inequality as governor.

The state’s ACLU chapter hopes to prepare residents for potential policies under the incoming Trump administration.

With just a few holdovers from the previous administration, Delaware’s new governor is filling his cabinet with lots of new faces.

The newest Delaware high school competition also offers students career pathways in design, cybersecurity and more via hands-on learning.

Resident doctors from several major health care institutions in the region voted to form unions in the past two weeks.

Jan. 15–19: MLK concert in Delaware, Center City Restaurant Week in Philly and Winterfest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

City officials say the Office of Educational Advocacy would focus on the whole child and give City Council a voice it lost more than 40 years ago.

Recent laws ban the sale of assault-style weapons, limit ammunition magazines to 17 rounds, and require a permit to purchase a handgun.

Some advocates argue a constitutional amendment and enabling legislation would make people with some felonies more likely to be held pretrial.

The city of Wilmington saw murders nearly double from 2023 to 2024. But shootings dropped to a six-year low.