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Early primary election voting begins on Wednesday for certain voters — find out if you're one of them, and see other way...
08/31/2026

Early primary election voting begins on Wednesday for certain voters — find out if you're one of them, and see other ways to get civically involved this week: https://ow.ly/v0ja50ZHoe6

A progressive political action committee backing several Delaware candidates has filed its long-delayed state campaign f...
08/31/2026

A progressive political action committee backing several Delaware candidates has filed its long-delayed state campaign finance report, revealing nearly half a million in political advocacy. A question remains: who funded it? Get the full story, free: https://ow.ly/ajzA50ZHnfa

Following a heated debate at a meeting earlier this month, the Christina school board voted to retain school resource of...
08/28/2026

Following a heated debate at a meeting earlier this month, the Christina school board voted to retain school resource officers (SROs) at middle schools for just six months, giving the district the time to hire constables as replacements. Get the full story on our website: https://ow.ly/akGr50ZGK5Z

Following nearly a year of pleas from independent libraries in Sussex County for more government financial support, coun...
08/28/2026

Following nearly a year of pleas from independent libraries in Sussex County for more government financial support, county officials have hired an outside consultant to examine the libraries’ funding structure and role within their communities. https://ow.ly/TEcB50ZGJc7

08/28/2026

Chris C***s is Delaware’s senior senator, and also the highest-ranking Democrat on the Senate subcommittee that helps decide how federal defense money is spent. His role is drawing new scrutiny over campaign contributions tied to Palantir, and our latest video explains everything.

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A May fire destroyed Wilmington's Mother African Union Church, one of America's oldest Black-founded congregations and a...
08/27/2026

A May fire destroyed Wilmington's Mother African Union Church, one of America's oldest Black-founded congregations and a longstanding refuge for Delawareans. Now, city fire officials have said the cause of the devastating blaze remains "undetermined," leaving questions as the investigation continues. https://ow.ly/yEUQ50ZGeSE

Delaware state treasurer elections don't usually get much attention, even though it is a high-ranking executive branch p...
08/27/2026

Delaware state treasurer elections don't usually get much attention, even though it is a high-ranking executive branch position. But this year, two Democratic primary candidates are raking in record-breaking sums of money — from somewhat unique sources — and raising questions about each other’s financial transparency. https://ow.ly/MBVU50ZGbCC

Spiking electricity prices have sparked calls regionally for the construction of new power plants. But a proposed offsho...
08/26/2026

Spiking electricity prices have sparked calls regionally for the construction of new power plants. But a proposed offshore wind farm near the Maryland/Delaware state line has drawn stiff opposition and various lawsuits. And some say a federal review of the plan is too far along for the state to intervene. Get the full story, free: https://ow.ly/ua4F50ZFQog

Do you know a Delawarean who eats, sleeps, and breathes locally-made art, food, or other culture? Tag them in our commen...
08/26/2026

Do you know a Delawarean who eats, sleeps, and breathes locally-made art, food, or other culture? Tag them in our comments or share this post. We can’t wait to meet our Arts + Culture readers! Get the A + C newsletter here: https://ow.ly/hx8y50ZFQeF

Elected officials have long debated how to address Wilmington's affordable housing crisis. Now, the mayor has allocated ...
08/26/2026

Elected officials have long debated how to address Wilmington's affordable housing crisis. Now, the mayor has allocated over $8 million to encourage developers to build affordable housing. As applications roll in, officials, advocates, and community members will see how many homes can actually be built, and if parties are satisfied with the solution. Read the full story, free: https://ow.ly/kZJI50ZFGG4

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