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Child advocates look to help school aged children experiencing homelessness in Delaware
9+ hour, 48+ min ago (216+ words) A rental housing voucher proposal to provide assistance to families of children experiencing homelessness in Delaware is unveiled by child advocates and Action for Delaware's Children. The proposal would provide 50 vouchers to families living in shelters and motels who have…...
Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as U. S. tries to reset strained ties
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (346+ words) NEW DELHI " U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday ahead of a meeting next week with his counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan, members of the Indo-Pacific strategic alliance known as the Quad. Rubio's first official trip…...
Killens Park unveils expanded water park pool, safety upgrades
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (310+ words) Killens Pond State Park unveiled an expanded pool at its water park. The Killens Pond Waterpark's new pool, nearly 13, 500 square feet, was developed during the off season. Work began after the water park closed last summer. The new pool is…...
Wilmington City Council passes $213. 5 million FY 2027 budget with no property tax increases
2+ day, 51+ min ago (276+ words) Wilmington City Council passes the city's FY 2027 budget. The over $213. 5 million budget is up almost $12 million or 5. 8% from FY 2026." There are no property tax increases, but City Council approved using $2. 6 million from Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund to help balance the…...
Delaware's first Heat Awareness Week coincides with the year's first 90 degree days
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (148+ words) This week is Delaware's first Heat Awareness Week. And it seems especially well-timed. This week saw higher than average temperatures for this time of year. Maximum temperatures this week averaged over 80 degrees with the first three days seeing highs over…...
Arts Playlist: Wilmington Drama League closes with an "Act" to remember
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (373+ words) The Wilmington Drama League closes its season with a stage musical version of "Sister Act," opening next weekend. The stage show was written after the hit film starring Whoopi Goldberg. Patrick Murray, who is directing the performance for the Wilmington…...
Delaware's first Inspector General considers his office an "oversight mosaic"
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (352+ words) Note: this copy has been edited for clarity and brevity. Bouthier: Can we talk about the timeline and staffing plans for getting set up here in the state? Bouthier: What do you do with concerns? Bouthier: Governor Meyer called you,…...
Enlighten Me: New garment could help postpartum mothers heal naturally
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (185+ words) A University of Delaware graduate student created a new belly binding garment for postpartum mothers using expertise across multiple disciplines. Belly binding for postpartum mothers has been used for centuries across different cultures. It involves wrapping the abdomen with specialized…...
Legislation to regulate gun vendors passes Delaware Senate
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (422+ words) Despite revisions made to SB 300, which creates a new license for Delaware gun dealers, it still received significant pushback from Republicans during senate floor debate. Its sponsor, Senate Pro tem Dave Sokola (D-Newark) changed the legislation to decrease its oversights,…...
A recent study that shows nonprofits play a big role in the state's economy
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (298+ words) A study commissioned by the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA) shows local nonprofits deliver significant economic impact. DANA says the 2025 Economic Impact of Delaware Nonprofits study is the first detailed analysis of nonprofits in Delaware as an industry and…...