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Delaware

wetlands
Politics & Policy

Delaware’s wetlands at risk as Trump administration seeks to remove protections

Delaware is the only state in the mid-Atlantic that does not have a nontidal wetland protection program that exceeds federal baseline standards.

2 months ago

A happy turkey makes a balloon appearance at the 103rd Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Thanksgiving Day Parade, Eagles game, holiday shows and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 27-30: A holiday book fair in Del., Thanksgiving in Philly and the Home for the Holidays concert in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 months ago

Listen 5:15
Jenaya Vann at her computer
Education

‘Making their dreams come true’: Tuition waiver program helps dozens of former Delaware foster kids attend college

Young adults who have been in the state’s custody can attend three in-state colleges with no worries about the formidable cost of higher education.

3 months ago

Listen 2:05
Casas en New Castle, Delaware
Politics & Policy

La Corte Suprema de Delaware allana el camino para que los propietarios de viviendas del condado de New Castle paguen impuestos más bajos

Los propietarios de Delaware perdieron su apuesta de obtener una ley que otorgase alivio en el impuesto de propiedad a los propietarios de viviendas.

3 months ago

Julianne Murray smiles
Courts & Law

Sen. Coons calls appointment of Delaware’s acting U.S. attorney ‘probably illegal’

Julianne Murray was state GOP chair when the Trump administration installed her without a presidential nomination that requires Senate approval.

3 months ago

Listen 1:49
Hijo de inmigrantes, Rony Baltazar-López
Politics & Policy

Delaware lanza la Oficina de Nuevos Estadounidenses para fortalecer el apoyo a los inmigrantes

La Oficina de Nuevos Estadounidenses, recientemente creada en Delaware, coordinará recursos para inmigrantes y fortalecerá las redes de apoyo a nivel estatal.

3 months ago

Protesters standing behind a large coffin.
Community

Clergy join housing advocates in rally urging Wilmington officials to do more to address homelessness

Protesters gathered in front of Wilmington’s city hall as part of a movement to rally support for programs that help the poor.

3 months ago

Lisa Wilson Riblett standing next to a transmission tower
Urban Planning

Delmarva’s legal power forces 2 villages to vacate laws banning new electricity towers

The “tree huggers” of Ardentown and Ardencroft wanted Delaware’s dominant utility to reroute a project to replace seven high-voltage towers.

3 months ago

Listen 2:07
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer delivers his first State of the State address
Politics & Policy

‘We’re not out of the woods’: Delaware passes legislation to shore up $400M budget shortfall

The bill decouples federal and Delaware state tax code. Corporate income tax makes up about 5% of the state budget.

3 months ago

Listen 0:47
The 30th AACR Philadelphia Marathon saw thousands of people pack the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sunday to pursue the 26.2 mile journey in front of them.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Marathon weekend, ‘Back to the Future,’ the first-ever Philly Animation Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 20–23: A unique performance that combines boxing and opera in Delaware, plus an adults-only holiday block party in South Jersey.

3 months ago

homes on a street
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers sharply question New Castle County officials in sometimes-tense property tax reassessment hearing

The hearing grew tense at times as New Castle County officials corrected a few of their answers to lawmakers.

3 months ago

Listen 1:02
Un profesor de high school habla con los alumnos
Education

Los retrasos en la financiación posponen la apertura de la escuela concertada bilingüe ASPIRA en Georgetown hasta 2027

Los contratiempos en la financiación y el cierre parcial del gobierno federal han retrasado la apertura de la nueva escuela bilingüe chárter ASPIRA en Georgetown hasta 2027.

3 months ago

Una casa de dos dormitorios de Little Living
Community

Little Living espera expandir su iniciativa de vivienda asequible en Delaware al condado de Kent, pero al margen de restricciones de zonificación

Un proyecto de 25 millones de dólares de Little Living transformaría 22,5 acres de terreno en una comunidad alimentada por energía solar para la clase trabajadora del condado.

3 months ago

The roof of a data centre is pictured
Science

‘Consequential decision’: PJM electrical grid to decide who pays bill for massive data centers

Delaware and Maryland state lawmakers say ratepayers should not pick up the tab for energy-hungry data centers.

3 months ago

Listen 1:05
A handgun with a weapons permit underneath it
Courts & Law

Federal judge denies bid to halt enforcement of Delaware law requiring permit to buy handgun

Members of the gun rights lobby had argued that the state’s infrastructure was faulty, and could result in a de facto ban for would-be buyers.

3 months ago

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