First State Focus

Delaware’s $17.4 million investment expands high-speed internet to over 5,600 underserved homes and businesses, aiming for statewide universal access by 2025.

More than 130,000 cubic yards of sand have been restored as part of a $25 million effort to protect Route 1 and combat severe erosion at Indian River Inlet.

The smaller “pocket” homes are designed to be a more affordable and community-focused solution to northern Delaware's housing crisis.

The last time Delaware updated its energy plan was 2009. The new plan contains strategies to combat climate change.

The Delaware Department of Correction distributed tablets for free. But some features, including communicating with family, come with a cost.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

The BMW golf championship in 2022 was the biggest event by far, but youth soccer, lacrosse, basketball, baseball and softball tourneys fuel the industry.

The Food Bank of Delaware has been serving thousands of Delawareans across the state ahead of Thanksgiving Day.