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Dover officials voted Monday to pass a 18-month data center moratorium that is the first regulation of its kind in the s...
10/13/2026

Dover officials voted Monday to pass a 18-month data center moratorium that is the first regulation of its kind in the state. The move may signal a shift in how far municipalities will go to address concerns over data centers' massive energy use and environmental impact. Get the full story: https://ow.ly/WRQk50ZXkXF

As more Delaware municipalities debate data center construction, catch every update in our free morning newsletter: https://ow.ly/8NvL50ZXkXC

Do you want to see who is funding candidates running for state and county offices? Ahead of the November general electio...
10/13/2026

Do you want to see who is funding candidates running for state and county offices? Ahead of the November general election, use Spotlight Delaware's free, public, easy-to-use Campaign Finance Explorer. Access it here: https://ow.ly/ZmHi50ZXk5X

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The Hip-Hop Cultural Summit comes to Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington on Saturday, Oct. 17. The day will feature an MC ...
10/12/2026

The Hip-Hop Cultural Summit comes to Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington on Saturday, Oct. 17. The day will feature an MC battle, drumline and dance performances, live DJs and panel discussions with graffiti pioneer Darryl “Cornbread” McCray and Public Enemy co-founder Chuck D. Admission is free, and the full story is available here: https://ow.ly/WrHh50ZWZ97

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In 2024, Delaware enacted a law to expunge low-level criminal records, removing a barrier that can keep people from acce...
10/12/2026

In 2024, Delaware enacted a law to expunge low-level criminal records, removing a barrier that can keep people from accessing jobs, housing, and education. The law was expected to clear records for close to 300,000 adults, but disagreements among state officials over which records qualify delayed the process. Now some are unsure whether their record has been cleared. Get the full story, free: https://ow.ly/Ovy850ZWYkv

Reporters from Spotlight Delaware will be onsite at Browseabout Books tomorrow, Oct. 13 working on news coverage, while ...
10/12/2026

Reporters from Spotlight Delaware will be onsite at Browseabout Books tomorrow, Oct. 13 working on news coverage, while also being available to talk with the public about journalism and to hear ideas about stories that should be covered. Get the event rundown here: https://ow.ly/PZxt50ZWXUF

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A leading Democrat in the Delaware Senate wants to reform the state’s Freedom of Information Act by opening broad sectio...
10/12/2026

A leading Democrat in the Delaware Senate wants to reform the state’s Freedom of Information Act by opening broad sections of government business to scrutiny, while also giving officials the ability to deny records requests they deem abusive. Get the full story for free: https://ow.ly/U6bv50ZWW9I

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A new week brings new opportunities to get involved in public meetings statewide as Dover votes on a data center morator...
10/12/2026

A new week brings new opportunities to get involved in public meetings statewide as Dover votes on a data center moratorium, New Castle County considers an impact fee hike, Georgetown cottage ordinance discussions continue, and more. Get all the details, free:
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Last month, federal regulators approved a gene therapy treatment to prevent complications for children born with Sanfili...
10/12/2026

Last month, federal regulators approved a gene therapy treatment to prevent complications for children born with Sanfilippo Syndrome, a genetic condition impacting 1 in every 70,000 kids. One Delaware family’s 5-year-old son had access to the gene therapy through an experimental trial, and his family has called it a miracle. Meet the family and read more of their story, here: https://ow.ly/ETBH50ZWUmm

Join neighbors from across the state for Spotlight Delaware’s second annual Our Delaware Cultural Festival on Sunday, No...
10/12/2026

Join neighbors from across the state for Spotlight Delaware’s second annual Our Delaware Cultural Festival on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Arsht Hall in Wilmington.

The performance lineup includes the Delaware Chinese American Association, Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo, Sankofa African Drum and Dance Group, the Terpsichorean Dance Group from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Lanetzach Tzi’irim, YMCA Essence Legacy Performing Arts, the Nanticoke Indian Dance Troupe and the Rainbow Chorale. Meet local organizations at the Heritage Fair, grab a bite from Mojo Loco 302 or Tia Erika’s Cafe, and bring the kids for free face painting, balloon art and henna.

Adult admission is $10; children get in free. Tickets will be available at the door, but advance purchase lets you skip the ticket line.

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As part of a nationwide legal effort, the Trump administration is suing the University of Delaware to end a long-standin...
10/09/2026

As part of a nationwide legal effort, the Trump administration is suing the University of Delaware to end a long-standing policy that allows undocumented students who meet the school’s residency requirements to pay in-state tuition rates to attend UD. Get the full story: https://ow.ly/BKz350ZWnYM

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