
Delaware
After going up in smoke in 2022, a renewed effort to legalize marijuana in Delaware
The two-pronged measure got derailed last year by the governor’s veto. Supporters say there’s even more support this session.
2 months ago
Tobacco control in the Delaware Valley improves slightly, but funding falls short
The American Lung Association's annual State of Tobacco Control report shows some progress in reducing smoking-related illnesses, but gaps remain.
2 months ago
Listen 1:17Delaware students Zoom to Antarctica to learn about penguin research
Students at Caesar Rodney High School got a taste of a career in research, amongst penguins and seals on the West Antarctic Peninsula.
2 months ago
D.C. statehood effort gets renewed push from Delaware senator
Supporters of the D.C. statehood effort say it’s an injustice for more than 700,000 residents living there to not have voting representation in Congress
2 months ago
Listen 1:12FBI searched Biden home, found items marked classified
Another search, this one by the FBI at President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, has turned up more material containing classified markings.
2 months ago
Delaware working to tackle racial disparity in student test scores made worse amid pandemic
While Delaware schools have dropped restrictions on students put in place due to the pandemic, the impact of COVID-19 is still evident.
2 months ago
Delaware police officer cleared in fatal shooting as new deadly force law put to first test
Prosecutors said Dewey Beach officer Dylan Ebke “reasonably felt in fear for his own life’’ and that of a fellow officer after trapping an armed suspect in an alley.
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Nesting piping plovers show resilience in Delaware while the shorebirds struggle to maintain their population along the southern Atlantic Coast. Researchers want to know why.
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‘We’re on a roll now’: Delaware Gov. Carney cites economic progress in State of the State speech
The second-term governor cited new initiatives to improve education and housing opportunities — but also scolded constituents to stop littering.
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Delaware man charged in murder prosecutors say ignited Wilmington gang war
Oliver “Butter” Henry is being held on $2.5 million cash bail on murder charges in the death of a 16-year-old that led to multiple retaliation shootings.
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Gov. Carney seeks ‘significant’ raise for Delaware teachers to ease shortage
The governor’s budget includes a 9% increase in the state share, which funds about 70% of a teacher’s salary. Supporters want school boards to follow suit.
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Delaware school district closed after death of pro wrestler Jay Briscoe at age 38
According to Sports Illustrated, Jay Briscoe was killed in a crash in Laurel, Delaware.
2 months ago
Delaware officials to testify under oath at state Senate hearing on lead pollution in schools
As Delaware conducts a second round of lead testing in K-12 schools, officials face questions over their botched handling of the first.
2 months ago
Listen 1:45Wilmington Blue Rocks extend stadium lease in Delaware
Minor league baseball will be in Wilmington to stay through at least the 2030 season after the Blue Rocks agreed to extend its lease at Frawley Stadium.
3 months ago
Former Delaware deputy fire chief charged with raping 15-year-old girl
Dwayne Pearson, 39, allegedly raped the girl in July and August. He faces three felony counts.
3 months ago