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Delaware

People walk down a boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach on a sunny day.
Politics & Policy

Wave of prohibition against recreational weed stores rolls across Delaware beach towns

The beach towns of Rehoboth, Bethany, and Dewey won’t allow marijuana establishments — and South Bethany, Lewes, and Ocean View could be next.

1 month ago

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Amos Lee performs at Railbird Music Festival on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at The Infield at Red Mile in Lexington. He is holding a guitar in his hands and sings into a microphone.
Studio 2

Singer-Songwriter Amos Lee, Rick Steves on Travel, Sharks at the Shore

This episode holds the best of the summer. Rick Steves joins us to talk about how to travel, a biologist tells us why we need to love sharks and Amos Lee plays live music.

Air Date: August 23, 2023 12:00 pm

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The Brandywine River crested to record levels on Thursday. (City of Wilmington)
Science

New study to determine causes of flooding along Brandywine Creek

The remnants of Hurricane Ida caused the most intense flooding along the Brandywine Creek in 200 years.

1 month ago

Colonial School district school bus
Education

Colonial School District secures transformative $3.6 million federal grant to improve student well-being

Through the Return to Learn initiative, the district will enhance support for students facing challenges and high-risk situations.

1 month ago

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Courts & Law

Dismantling of Wilmington’s NorthPak gang continues with two more members convicted of murder

Two years ago, prosecutors announced charges against 15 alleged members. To date, 13 have been convicted of gang-related crimes.

1 month ago

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Community
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17-year-old killed after shooting erupts at unsanctioned car meet in Delaware

After the shooting, the crowd dispersed, and the unknown suspects fled the scene.

1 month ago

Flower pots adorn the front of some new homes on Bennett Street.
Community

Building bridges to security: Delaware’s HOSS program fights housing instability

The Housing Outreach and Stability Services program addresses housing instability by partnering with local organizations, offering case management and community outreach.

1 month ago

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Side by side headshots of Kathy McGuiness and Kathy Jennings
Courts & Law

Did Delaware prosecutors violate auditor’s civil rights and defame her over criminal charge that judge tossed?

While Kathy McGuiness appeals her official misconduct and conflict of interest convictions, she’s suing over false statements made against her.

1 month ago

Offshore wind mills are seen in Denmark
Politics & Policy

‘The process is rolling’: Delaware takes 3rd look at procuring offshore wind power

A 2008 contract that would have made Delaware a pioneer in offshore wind evaporated. A 2018 study cited high costs, but a new law has the state pursuing the notion again.

2 months ago

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David Weiss on the left, Hunter Biden on the right.
Courts & Law

Hunter Biden’s plea deal to tax, gun crimes is officially off the table, as prosecutor Weiss gets special counsel status

“The government now believes that the case will not resolve short of a trial,” wrote Weiss, who now can operate without day-to-day supervision from Washington.

2 months ago

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Courts & Law

Former Delaware bank executive whose wife’s 2019 murder remains unsolved pleads guilty to ‘heinous act of violence’ against new wife

Authorities dropped the more serious charge of first-degree assault for a second alleged attack against Stephanie Ledyard.

2 months ago

A mini-transit bus is shown, with DART Connect written on the side.
Urban Planning

Newark replaces Unicity with DART Connect’s on-demand transportation for better accessibility

DART Connect replaces Unicity in Newark with affordable, accessible on-demand service, with reduced wait times and connections.

2 months ago

File photo: In this Thursday, March 11, 2021 file photo, desks are arranged in a classroom at an elementary school in Nesquehoning, Pa
Education

Test results show Delaware students are continuing to struggle after post-COVID return to classrooms

Test results for the 22-23 school year show that only 40% of students in grades 3-8 scored proficiently in English language arts, a 2 percentage point decline from last year.

2 months ago

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Weather
6abc

Tornado Watch in effect due to severe weather threat

Thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging straight-line winds and localized flash flooding.

2 months ago

Tim Filasky, director of Public Works & Water Resources in Newark, Del. (left) with Del. Water Operations Superintendent Mark Neimeister with a lead pipe testing example
Community

Newark residents could win a year’s worth of free water if they check for lead pipes

Lead can seep into drinking water through service lines that connect to buildings and homes.

2 months ago

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