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Delaware

The front of the PAL building, next to a headshot of Valerie Longhurst.
Courts & Law

FBI joins criminal probe into nonprofit led by ex-Delaware House speaker as report reveals duplicate invoices for $864K in grants

Federal agents descended on Legislative Hall and the state finance office with subpoenas for records about Police Athletic League grants.

18 hours ago

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Delaware State Rep. Josué Ortega
Courts & Law

‘Deeply troubling’: Delaware lawmakers investigate colleague for abuse allegations

The woman accusing him said in court filings that Rep. Josué Ortega told her no one would believe her over a state representative.

18 hours ago

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Wilmington Hospital
Courts & Law

Philly police arrest suspect in Wilmington Hospital shooting that killed 1 and injured another

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer, whose wife works at the complex, said the shooting is “a sobering reminder that no one is immune” from gun violence.

1 day ago

Two police officers stand by a fence
Community

‘Like an animal’: Wilmington erects fence controlled by police at homeless encampment ahead of sunset eviction deadline

The city of Wilmington barred members of the media and volunteers from accessing residents inside the fenced perimeter.

2 days ago

State Representative Josué Ortega of Delaware’s 3rd District spoke
Community

‘Yo soy Boricua’: Delaware officially recognizes Puerto Rico Day with new law and flag raising

Puerto Ricans across Delaware celebrated the signing of House Bill 290 and reflected on the history, migration and cultural pride that shaped the community.

3 days ago

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Community

Delaware program aims to expand maternal care access in rural communities

A new initiative in southern Delaware aims to reduce maternal health disparities by bringing prenatal and postpartum support directly to women.

5 days ago

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Wilmington Mayor John Carney
Community

‘Mass confusion’: Wilmington works to place homeless park residents in temporary shelters as it moves forward with evicting them

Wilmington officials say a small group of homeless park residents don’t want to leave. They did not say what would happen if residents refused to go.

6 days ago

A Sig Sauer P320 handgun is held by a Maine gun shop owner, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Courts & Law

Delaware Supreme Court hears arguments over constitutionality of age-restricted gun law

Delaware gun rights advocates cheered last year’s overturning of the gun control law, but took issue with the court’s method.

1 week ago

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Gob. de Delaware Matt Meyer (izq) y Colm F. Connolly
Courts & Law

“Descarado perfil racial”: funcionarios de Delaware sufren un revés judicial al perder la apelación para evitar la entrega de registros salariales en una investigación sobre inmigración ilegal.

“Información anónima” llevó a los investigadores de ICE a solicitar los registros salariales de 15 empresas, según declaró la fiscal general.

1 week ago

La exposición presenta tres autorretratos que se contraponen a los retratos tradicionales
Arts & Entertainment

Un histórico museo de Delaware conmemora el 250º aniversario de Estados Unidos con arte contemporáneo que cuestiona el pasado del país

El museo de Delaware combina obras de cinco artistas de la región con su colección histórica para explorar la raza, la identidad y quiénes están incluidos.

1 week ago

The Port of Wilmington in Delaware.
Urban Planning

‘It’s an outrage’: Critics demand transparency on source of Delaware funding for Edgemoor port project

Delaware’s use of its unclaimed property funding has led some to call it a “piggy bank.”

1 week ago

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President Donald Trump stands behind a podium
Politics & Policy

Trump administration warns more than 500 hospitals to provide more price information or face fines

Failing to comply with the warnings comes with penalties as high as $2 million a year.

1 week ago

The Delaware River near Bristol, Pennsylvania
Science

New tool shows toxic PFAS chemicals pervasive in Delaware River

The so-called “forever chemicals” were found at higher levels between Chester and Pea Patch Island.

2 weeks ago

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State Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers propose adding $87M to FY2027 budget, exceeding governor’s growth cap

Lawmakers targeted improvements in education and child care, focusing on early education and underserved students.

2 weeks ago

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Drummers lead a Pride parade
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Pride march, St. Vincent with the Pops, the Chinese Lantern Festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 4-7: Indie Horror Film Fest in Del., live theater at Philly’s Carpenters’ Hall and Tonewood 10 in South Jersey are among the highlights.

2 weeks ago

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