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A forested area
Urban Planning

Sussex County considers regulations to preserve Delaware forests in the face of development

The law would protect a percentage of trees on a given property from being cleared. Some residents support adopting the law, with a few reservations.

3 months ago

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James Maravelias speaks
Politics & Policy

‘Get out the bad apples’: Delaware’s largest trades union targets incumbent Democrats after labor bill fails in House

One local union has demanded the return of a political donation. But House Democratic leaders deny the existence of that contribution.

3 months ago

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The exterior of the Delaware Art Museum.
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware Community Foundation invests $650K in Latino-serving organizations, expanding access to bilingual arts initiatives

The Delaware Community Foundation awarded $650,000 to 39 projects supporting Hispanic communities, including the Delaware Art Museum's expanding Spanish-language programming.

3 months ago

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The Delaware Legislative Hall building
Politics & Policy

Sussex County pulls land use applications from review after Delaware adopts affordable housing law

Senate Bill 23 allows certain residential development applications to forego public hearings. Sussex County officials said they’re working to adjust approval processes.

3 months ago

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Aerial shot of downtown Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware on an overcast day in Fall.
Politics & Policy

Wilmington mayor vetoes bill that would have helped those struggling to pay water bills

The legislation aimed to exempt households with seniors, young children and people with disabilities from water shutoffs.

3 months ago

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Shakira performing
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Performances from Shakira and Jill Scott, ‘The Notebook’ on stage and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

July 23 - 26: Delaware Arts 250, Ne-Yo and Akon in concert in South Jersey and open mic poetry in Philly are among weekend event highlights.

3 months ago

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A large pink bus that is used as a mobile mammography site.
Health

New mobile mammography unit aims to address barriers to receiving care in Sussex County, Delaware

TidalHealth Mobile Mammography launched this month. Its goal is to bring screenings to neighborhoods in Sussex County with limited preventive care.

3 months ago

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Shiv Patel shows how to use the sports betting kiosk
Money

‘Causing havoc’ or high-tech convenience? Sports betting kiosks installed at 89 retail stores in Delaware

Merchants, lottery boss tout self-serve system, but gambling addiction counselors worry about underage users, more people going deep into debt.

3 months ago

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measles under a microscope
Health

Delaware declares measles outbreak as cases quickly climb to 4

Delaware had not recorded a single case of measles in more than a decade until this week, as outbreaks and infections nationwide grow.

3 months ago

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Geraldo Gonzalez ofreció un recorrido a WHYY durante su residencia artística temporal
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware obtiene reconocimiento nacional por su vitalidad artística, reflejo de una década de inversión pública

Un informe nacional destaca cómo la inversión pública sostenida y el apoyo de la comunidad han fortalecido el panorama cultural de Delaware.

3 months ago

La estatua de Caesar Rodney
Politics & Policy

“Esclavizó directamente al menos a 26 personas”: un nuevo informe detalla la condición de esclavista de Caesar Rodney en medio del debate sobre el destino de su estatua.

Wilmington retiró el monumento de bronce dedicado al firmante de la Declaración de Independencia –durante mucho tiempo venerado– en medio de los disturbios raciales de 2020.

3 months ago

the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine
Health

Delaware confirms second measles case after reporting first infection in over a decade one day prior

Officials say both cases are in unvaccinated adult males in Kent County. Contact tracing is underway to determine any more exposures.

3 months ago

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signs three health care-related bills
Politics & Policy

Delaware bans private equity hospital purchases, expands health care access

Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend says his legislation phases in price caps on hospitals and strengthens primary care access.

3 months ago

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Dominican-born Delaware artist Juan Santos stands in front of his paintings holding a yellow flower
Arts & Entertainment

‘It’s to make you feel included’: A Delaware artist’s new exhibit asks those to reflect on identity, family and belonging

What began as artwork created during different moments of his life, now comes together in ‘Becoming,’ a Delaware exhibit encouraging visitors to explore their own stories.

3 months ago

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Joe Biden smiling while sitting at a table, and a photo of the statue in Rodney Square.
Urban Planning

Biden Square? Wilmington looks to honor Delaware’s only president at park where enslaver Caesar Rodney’s statue once stood

“It’s a name, it’s a statue, it’s a plaque. It could be a variety of things,” a city official said about ideas for honoring Delaware’s only president.

4 months ago

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