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Delaware

Eviction notices on tents at a Wilmington homeless encampment
Community

Wilmington issues eviction notices at homeless encampment as Mayor Carney states area was always ‘temporary’

The city gave out tents to people living at Christina Park. Now, it wants the tents back and the residents gone.

2 months ago

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Councilman James Spadola (left) and Council President Trippi Congo
Politics & Policy

‘No kings in Wilmington’: Fight over party representation on City Council heightened with move to oust former Republican

Council member James Spadola served as the group’s sole Republican since 2020 before switching parties last year.

2 months ago

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Tennis in the Streets
Community

Tennis in the Streets brings 500 Wilmington students together through sport and community

Kids from all over the city learned more than tennis in Rodney Square at USTA’s Tennis in the Streets.

2 months ago

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oil refinery
Science

Delaware City Refinery to emit toxic gas as it repairs machinery

The Delaware City Refinery has a history of releasing sulfur dioxide while fixing equipment issues.

2 months ago

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outside Legislative Hall
Education

Delaware lawmakers advance school funding overhaul amid pressure from civil rights leaders

Civil rights activists say state leaders need to give multilingual learners more resources or face immediate legal action.

2 months ago

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outside the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building United States Courthouse
Courts & Law

Delaware doctor who ordered tests for people she didn’t examine to pay feds $180,000

Dr. Shayasta Mufti agreed with prosecutors that she “made no effort to determine whether genetic testing was medically necessary.”

2 months ago

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Alice Cooper performing
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Performances from Alice Cooper and Everclear, Love Your Park, ‘Kinky Boots’ on stage and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

May 7–10: Sixers' playoff run continues, celebrate Greek culture at the Opa! fest or brush up on your history during a live podcast taping at the Kimmel.

2 months ago

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Legislative Hall en Dover, Delaware
Politics & Policy

Una controvertida legislación que otorga más derechos a las personas sin hogar en Delaware suscita la oposición de negocios y gobiernos locales.

La legislación permitiría presentar demandas contra las localidades por violar los derechos civiles de una persona sin hogar.

2 months ago

Memorial site of the victims killed during the Hamas attack on a music festival
Politics & Policy

Bill would force Delaware lawmakers to disclose free trips to Taiwan, other places

A lawmaker who traveled on a third party’s dime wants to clarify a “weird, gray area” of law but some insist such “gifts” already must be reported.

2 months ago

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La administración del gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer
Courts & Law

“Combatan el exceso de autoridad federal”: Delaware apela la orden de un juez federal de entregar a los investigadores de ICE los registros salariales de 15 empresas.

Las autoridades federales afirman haber recibido denuncias de que las empresas están contratando ilegalmente a inmigrantes indocumentados.

2 months ago

the Chase Center on the Riverfront
Community

‘Knowledge is power:’ 600 expected at Delaware Latino Summit to drive civic voice, unity and economic impact

About 600 attendees are expected to gather in Wilmington for a summit that focuses on civic engagement, economic power, education and immigration.

2 months ago

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a gun with a silencer attached and two magazines lie on a table
Politics & Policy

Proposed Delaware legislation targets firearm dealers contributing to illegal gun trafficking

Gun control advocates say a small number of Delaware firearm dealers supply the majority of crime guns in the state.

2 months ago

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Matt Meyer standing at a podium giving a speech in Legislative Hall
Courts & Law

‘It’s reprehensible’: Delaware Gov. Meyer, advocates blast state police over stalled Clean Slate rollout

Pennsylvania automatically seals millions of criminal records a year, while Delaware State Police insist on manual reviews of eligible cases.

2 months ago

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The House of Hope shelter
Community

Dover’s only women’s shelter faces possible closure as funding runs out, leaving dozens with nowhere to turn

A critical funding gap could force House of Hope to close, leaving vulnerable residents without safe housing or support services.

2 months ago

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Ask Governor Meyer
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Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 04/30/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us to tackle issues like the long-awaited Port of Wilmington expansion, rising unemployment, and the rollout of legalized marijuana.

Air Date: April 30, 2026 8:00 pm

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