
Delaware
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 1:31Delaware 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
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
Listen 1:15Novel 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
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
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
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
‘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
Listen 1:20The 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 1:11The Delaware Center of Horticulture will plant more than 300 trees to enhance health in Wilmington while fighting environmental injustice.
1 month ago
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
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
Listen 1:46Delaware 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
‘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
Listen 1:17‘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