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Delaware

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Community

Georgetown’s Pallet Village breaks ground on community center, expanding support for residents getting back on their feet

A 2,000-square-foot community center is under construction with a kitchen, meeting rooms and office spaces to support residents in transition.

2 years ago

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Several row homes on one side of a block
Urban Planning

Delaware seniors in ‘limbo’ worrying property value reassessments will drive up next year’s taxes

New Castle County hasn’t assessed property since 1983. Some are concerned older residents will feel the brunt of tax increases.

2 years ago

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Cerron Cade headshot
Politics & Policy

Delaware budget director accused of serial shoplifting. Gov. Carney’s ‘trusted adviser’ arrested for alleged Home Depot thefts

Cerron Cade, whose salary is $164,000 a year, is charged with shoplifting on six occasions. The total value of the alleged thefts was $394.

2 years ago

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Health

Take note of these new health care laws coming to Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware in 2025

State legislatures passed new laws on medical debt, cancer testing, insurance coverage and more. Some will kick in early in the new year.

2 years ago

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School buses are seen in a file photo.
Education

Delaware grapples with educational challenges, 50 schools identified as low-performing

Delaware’s worst performing schools will start state-monitored improvement plans, as 18 schools exit support programs, showing progress amid complex challenges.

2 years ago

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Madinah Wilson-Anton speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

‘Baby Jesus is under rubble’: Delaware Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton doesn’t sugarcoat her views

The only Muslim to ever serve in the General Assembly never hesitates to take an unpopular stand, and even upstaged the vice president.

2 years ago

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Sen. Tom Carper
Politics & Policy

Delaware Sen. Tom Carper exits the political stage after nearly 50 years in public life

Delaware’s U.S. Sen. Tom Carper has served in public office since 1977 as treasurer, governor, congressman and senator. He leaves office in January.

2 years ago

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Several row homes on one side of a block
Science

Toxic PFAS detected in household dust samples in New Castle, Del.

CDC researchers detected several types of PFAS in outdoor and indoor air, as well as in household dust found on surfaces and in vacuum cleaners.

2 years ago

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Dan Shelton and Donald Patton
Education

‘Slam dunk’: Former Christina School superintendent sues district for millions after being placed on administrative leave

The Christina School Board placed Superintendent Dan Shelton on indefinite leave for reasons that remain unclear. Now he’s suing.

2 years ago

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Sarah McBride speaking at a podium
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

‘My journey to coming out was a journey of grief’: Rep.-elect Sarah McBride

"I had to give up on the idea that I could live in a community I love, find work that I love, find love itself," the congresswoman said. Listen to the full interview.

Air Date: December 6, 2024 12:00 pm

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

RockyFest, Patti LaBelle and more holiday fun and in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 5–8: The Blind Boys of Alabama in Delaware, the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus and Dickens Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 years ago

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The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Politics & Policy

Delaware compensation commission considers fix to legislator pension mess

Lawmakers’ pension payments are expected to rise again as longtime House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf prepares to retire.

2 years ago

Melanie Price reads a book with a child in a classroom.
Community

The hidden cost of child care in Delaware: Families skipping meals, quitting jobs and falling into debt

Some families are turning down promotions and making financial sacrifices to qualify for state help amid skyrocketing costs.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

After ‘50 years of harm,’ Wilmington landlord forced to pay for endangering tenants in landmark settlement

A Wilmington landlord will pay $150,000 to tenants who suffered from a 2022 wall collapse after he repeatedly ignored essential repairs.

2 years ago

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John Carney signing legislation as four others look on
Community

‘Labor of love’: Delaware advocates move forward on Family Justice Centers after domestic violence deaths rise

The centers are intended to allow abuse survivors to get help from multiple providers at one location.

2 years ago

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