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A large group of models are showing off their clothing designed by Kehala Smith.
Arts & Entertainment

Artists bring Indigenous roots to life at Delaware Art Museum’s annual fashion show

Artists Dayesla Ixtli and Kehala Smith bring Indigenous heritage into the present through fashion and makeup, honoring ancestral roots, cultural identity and resilience

16 hours ago

A whole coven has camped out on a bench in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Halloween haunts, HBCU football at the Linc, Mural Arts Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Oct. 29 to Nov. 1: Día de los Muertos in Delaware, “Rocky Horror Picture Show” in Philly and Rhiannon Giddens in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.

2 days ago

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police tape hanging
Courts & Law

‘Going to handcuff us’: New Delaware law limits release of names, photos of people charged with felonies, including murder

Police and prosecutors can’t provide the public with identifying info unless the charge is a felony and it’s “necessary to protect the public’s safety.”

2 days ago

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a sign reads Lulu Ross Elementary School
Community

After a devastating fire at a southern Delaware school, district and state leaders focus on recovery

A fire Sunday severely damaged Lulu M. Ross Elementary School in Milford. Officials are working to get students back in classrooms next week.

2 days ago

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Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez looks on
Politics & Policy

Secretary of state’s reluctance to speak publicly about Delaware’s unclaimed property program raises eyebrows

Delaware Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez asked to speak privately to give her views on the state’s unclaimed property program.

2 days ago

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the statue outside Legislative Hall
Politics & Policy

U.S. House Oversight Committee questions Delaware’s lack of transparency on AI-run companies initiative

Republican U.S. Rep. James Comer said he’s concerned the proposal would protect rich AI investors while locking out competitors.

3 days ago

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a statue holds a knife by the ship entrance
Community

‘Ghostship Overfalls’ preserves historic landmark in Lewes, Delaware, through spooky measures

The Lightship Overfalls, a nearly 100-year-old ship, is maintained by a volunteer group. This year, they’re offering a haunted tour as a fundraiser.

4 days ago

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Diana Sanroman-Espinosa’s journey toward higher education was far more challenging than that of a typical applicant
Courts & Law

‘I sacrificed a lot’: Trump’s DOJ sues University of Delaware over in-state tuition policies for immigrant students

A federal lawsuit challenges the University of Delaware’s in-state tuition policy, raising questions about residency and the financial barriers students can face.

4 days ago

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Rowhouses in Wilmington, Delaware
Urban Planning

‘A major difference’: Wilmington is giving up to $10,000 for repairs to homeowners with moderate incomes

City officials say the goal is to help residents, especially older ones on fixed or limited incomes, make emergency or long-needed fixes.

5 days ago

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Side by side headshots of Mike Kozikowski and David Tackett
Courts & Law

FBI investigating Delaware politician’s alleged ‘bribe’ to primary foe, after WHYY News exposed secretly recorded job offer

New Castle County Recorder of Deeds Mike Kozikowski lost the race to David Tackett, who filed a complaint with prosecutors about the gambit.

7 days ago

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a hospital entrance sign reads ChristianaCare West Grove Campus
Health

Southern Delaware hospitals say proposed ChristianaCare campuses will negatively impact region

Leaders from Bayhealth, Beebe Healthcare and TidalHealth argued to the state’s regulators that the campuses slated for Camden and Georgetown should be denied.

1 week ago

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Sarah Wansley joins the University of Delaware as the new artistic director
Education

University of Delaware welcomes new artistic director who combines her love of theater and teaching

Sarah Wansley joins UD’s Resident Ensemble Players with plans to expand student opportunities and bring more diverse stories to the stage.

1 week ago

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Michael Katz and Chris Coons at a debate
Politics & Policy

Delaware Republican U.S. Senate candidate alleges campaign interference by ‘powerful elite’ during forum

Dr. Michael Katz said Delawareans needed to take back the Democratically held U.S. Senate seat from an entrenched political establishment.

1 week ago

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A pair of sculptures titled ''Self Love and Love Lost''
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Day of the Dead, a live conversation with Jesse Eisenberg, WHYY’s ‘Fresh Air’ and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Oct. 22–25: “The Wiz” in Delaware, Flannel Fest in Philly and the Autumn Exit Zero Jazz Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

1 week ago

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Community

Audit report finds Delaware foster care kids frequently sleep in state offices because of placement shortages

Many youth in Delaware’s foster care system have behavioral health needs that can be challenging to address in in-state facilities.

1 week ago

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