Delaware
Over 500 pieces of Santa collectibles bring joy to a Delaware woman’s home
"He's always smiling, he brings joy to people, I just love Santa," said D'Antonio of Wilmington, Delaware.
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Electric vehicle mandate takes effect in Delaware
Under the rule, 43% of new cars and light trucks at dealerships for the 2027 model year must be electric or plug-in hybrid. That increases to 82% by 2032.
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Listen 1:55New certificate program aims to reduce Delaware’s ‘severe shortages’ of special education teachers
To help alleviate the shortage of special educators, the U.S. Dept. of Education awarded a Del. State professor a grant to develop a special education certification.
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Southern Delaware group provides cold weather shelter for women
The Shepherd's Office in Southern Delaware takes proactive measures by providing cold weather shelter for women, addressing the lack of resources.
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Mayor Purzycki chose not to veto the measure and set up another fight in council chambers, but says the process was an ‘embarrassment to this government.’
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Listen 1:35Delaware State University sets enrollment record, improves student retention
The state-sponsored Inspire Scholarship and the Early College School that takes kids starting in middle school have brought more students to the Dover school.
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Listen 1:19‘You have to be patient’: Black Friday shoppers line up for deals at Christiana Mall
More than 130 million people were expected to take advantage of discounts on the traditional shopping day — and some also found ways to give back.
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Mayor Purzycki thought he had the votes to eliminate a law that’s been on the books for decades. Instead, a vocal public forced City Council to reaffirm the law.
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New Castle County launches police accountability board to address systemic policing issues
The county’s new police accountability board aims to confront and address systemic issues within policing.
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Listen 1:11Cooking up success, southern Delaware kitchen incubator aims for culinary revolution
The Georgetown facility provides a much-needed solution for business owners facing challenges in finding a place to cook in southern Delaware.
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Sources within the campaign said she stalled in providing bank statements. She says the money in question repaid her personal loans to campaigns.
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Listen 2:23Delaware jury convicts Keith Gibson of 2 murders while on probation
Philadelphia police have said Gibson will also be formally charged for killing four other people there in 2021, including his mother.
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Gone since 2019, the Barrymore Awards return to honor Philadelphia-area theater
The awards honoring Philadelphia regional theater have returned after a pandemic shutdown. Delaware Theatre Company is the big winner.
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Empowering minds, nourishing souls: Delaware’s Melissa Tracy is among Global Teacher Prize finalists
Wilmington teacher Melissa Tracy earns international recognition as the only American finalist in the Global Teacher Prize.
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Listen 1:05Jury deliberates fate of suspected serial killer accused in six deaths in Delaware and Philadelphia
Defense attorneys presented no evidence of their own and did not call any witnesses.
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