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Delaware

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Courts & Law

‘Lighting it up’: Wilmington man convicted of stealing nearly $1 million and spending it on gambling and gold jewelry

Crandall Speights fled after he was indicted. Police discovered 40 pieces of jewelry during his arrest in New Jersey in January.

1 week ago

A piping plover runs across the beach
Science

Delaware’s piping plover chicks remain at risk from climate change, predators and humans

Though conservation efforts have helped to improve piping plover pairings, researchers say fledgling numbers are not keeping pace.

1 week ago

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Wilmington Mayor John Carney refers to a map where the poorest neighborhoods in the city, in red, were feeling the brunt of property tax hikes
Politics & Policy

Wilmington extends property tax deadline, announces effort to reappraise poor neighborhoods

City officials say the tax burden is disproportionately falling on residential properties in the lowest-income areas of the city.

2 weeks ago

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Ask Governor Meyer
Politics & Policy

Ask Governor Meyer | 09/25/2025

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins host Shirley Min to answer questions about big concerns for Delawareans, like property taxes, recreational marijuana, free speech and EVs.

Air Date: September 25, 2025 9:00 pm

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Courts & Law

ICE investiga a 15 empresas de Delaware sospechosas de emplear inmigrantes indocumentados

El gobernador Matt Meyer dijo que su administración planea luchar contra lo que llamó “intrusión gubernamental” por parte de la administración Trump.

2 weeks ago

Matt Meyer
Politics & Policy

El gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, veta el proyecto de ley contra el robo de salarios, argumentando posibles consecuencias no deseadas

El gobernador Matt Meyer dijo que apoyaba abordar el robo de salarios, pero que le preocupaba responsabilizar al contratista en vez de los malhechores.

2 weeks ago

Matthew Burrows
Education

‘Sorprendidos’: la auditora de Delaware afirma que múltiples errores en los informes financieros desencadenaron la crisis fiscal del distrito escolar

El informe de la auditora Lydia York encuentra fallos en cómo el superintendente, el jefe de finanzas y la junta escolar de Appoquinimink supervisaron las finanzas.

2 weeks ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

A Puerto Rican Day Parade, pre-Halloween haunts, ‘Falsettos’ at the Arden Theatre and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 25–28: Wilmington Black Restaurant Week, a fine art show in Philly and Autumn Sounds Concert Series in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 weeks ago

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Arts & Entertainment

How Delaware’s ‘King of Transit’ turned a lifelong love of buses into an art exhibit

Geraldo Gonzalez’s exhibit showcases 11 art pieces that capture the charm, history and culture of public transportation.

2 weeks ago

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Politics & Policy

EPA approves long-awaited protections for endangered fish in the Delaware River

Environmentalists have called for protections for the federally endangered Atlantic sturgeon for decades.

2 weeks ago

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Courts & Law

Uncertainty looms over New Castle County property tax bills, pending outcome of lawsuit over rates

New Castle County landlords claim a new law allowing school districts to raise tax rates on commercial properties will cause them irreparable harm.

2 weeks ago

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Delaware Governor Matt Meyers at podium
Community

WHYY debuts ‘Ask Gov. Meyer’ radio show featuring questions from Delaware residents

Delaware residents can submit questions online ahead of time or call in during the program.

2 weeks ago

Banned Books Week display at the Mott Haven branch of the New York Public Library
Education

Delaware bans book bans based on author’s background or partisan, ideological or religious objections

The new law creates a statewide process that school boards and communities must follow when someone wants books taken off library shelves.

2 weeks ago

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Education

Universal breakfast law makes Delaware one of few states offering free school meals

Delaware will spend about $3.2 million to expand free breakfast to 83 schools, so every student has access without cost.

2 weeks ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘A chain of dominos’: Philly luxury home sales remain on the rise amid affordability crisis

New research out of Drexel University is raising concerns about affordability and gentrification.

3 weeks ago

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