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Delaware

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Politics & Policy

‘Anti-Catholic bigotry’ or protecting children? Delaware bill would require priests report abuse or neglect from confession

One sponsor says current law turns “a sacred space into an unsafe space.” A lawyer who opposes the bill calls it “anti-Catholic bigotry.”

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:31
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Politics & Policy

Delaware House approves marijuana marketplace framework

State representatives approved a bill to create the framework for the state’s marijuana marketplace and tax structure.

3 weeks ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware House approves legal marijuana, again

For the second year in a row, the Delaware House has approved a bill to legalize marijuana in the state, after Gov. John Carney vetoed similar legislation last year.

4 weeks ago

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Environmentalists from Ducks Unlimited and other organizations are using $500,000 in funding to restore saltwater marshes in Delaware and New Jersey. Saltwater marshes protect communities from flooding, and provide habitat for birds and fish. (Courtesy of Ducks Unlimited)
Science

Novel method will help restore Delaware and New Jersey salt marshes

Climate change threatens to “drown” Delaware’s salt marshes. New funds from the National Wildlife Foundation will use a novel method to restore them.

4 weeks ago

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Courts & Law

Ex-Wilmington cop shot two suspects in a four-year period. Now he’s a convicted felon for lying to police

MacColl’s conviction stems from statements to supervisors after shooting a teen suspect in an armed carjacking. He faces up to three years behind bars.

4 weeks ago

A bag of groceries is seen from above.
Community

As pandemic-era SNAP benefits end, here’s where to find additional food resources in the Delaware Valley

Multiple food pantries and distribution sites can be found throughout the Delaware Valley to aid families facing SNAP cutbacks. Here’s a breakdown by area.

4 weeks ago

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Courts & Law

Delaware has the reserves to weather the cost of Supreme Court ruling on unclaimed property, state leaders say

The justices said MoneyGram checks should have been returned to the states where they were issued. Other states said the amount is $250 million.

4 weeks ago

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Arts & Entertainment

‘Pump up the economy’: Elite college women’s hoop tourney draws 25,000 fans to Wilmington

The multipurpose sports complex opened in 2019 and is home for the Blue Boats, the 76ers minor league team. The facility expects 2 million visitors and users this year.

4 weeks ago

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Health

‘A dream come true’: Nemours Children’s Hospital gets $78 million to expand cancer and blood disease research

The nearly $80 million grant will help Nemours Children's Hospital focus on long-overlooked patients with cancer, blood illness, and sickle cell disease.

4 weeks ago

Listen 1:11
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Urban Planning

The fight against Wilmington’s ‘concrete jungle’ begins this spring with the planting of over 300 trees

The Delaware Center of Horticulture will plant more than 300 trees to enhance health in Wilmington while fighting environmental injustice.

1 month ago

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Courts & Law

U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Delaware in unclaimed property case could cost the state up to $250 million

The case centered on $250 million from unused money orders issued by MoneyGram, which is based in Texas but headquartered in Delaware.

1 month ago

A scale is seen as a symbol of law and justice
Courts & Law

Delaware bar exam changes designed to increase racial diversity and ‘rip some barbed wire from the welcome mat’

The exam, considered one of the nation’s toughest, will now be given twice a year. The passing score was lowered slightly and fewer essays will be required.

1 month ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware reports a record number of vacancies for state health, social service positions

More than 20 percent of jobs in the largest department in Delaware government are unfilled. State leaders hope better pay and funds for job training will help.

1 month ago

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Community

‘It makes you feel normal’: Delaware’s Pallet Village helps those experiencing homelessness

After some setbacks, the Pallet Village in Georgetown finally opens, housing nearly 50 people experiencing homelessness and other challenges.

1 month ago

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Community

‘Desperation and uncertainty’ for Delaware family one year after fleeing Ukraine

The family settled in Poland with their three young children after the invasion. They remain hopeful, but know the fate of Poladko’s homeland remains uncertain.

1 month ago

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