15+ hour, 29+ min ago  (982+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? Overharvesting once threatened the horseshoe crab population, which is a staple to the Delaware Bay's ecosystem. But state protections put in place over 20 years ago appear to be helping Delaware's "living fossil" rebound. On a windy…...

15+ hour, 19+ min ago  (1535+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? Construction trades are one of the last well-paying, blue-collar jobs in Delaware, regardless of whether working for a union or not. But a new legislative proposal could prioritize some of the most lucrative, taxpayer-funded projects in…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (522+ words) Spotlight Delaware Pennrose and JPMorgan Chase help neighborhoods " and residents " thrive. Finding an affordable place to live continues to be a challenge for many as widespread housing shortages persist across the U. S. Rising home prices and high interest rates have made…...

23+ hour, 7+ min ago  (910+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware is finalizing its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which hovers right around $7 billion. It's an increase compared to the previous year as two of the state's largest departments continue to grow." The Delaware Senate approved on Thursday…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (740+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware lawmakers introduced legislation last week to create the state's first ever Commission on Indigenous Affairs. The commission would give Indigenous Delawareans a means of communication between the state government leaders and sovereign nations, advising policymakers…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (389+ words) A person opened fire at Christiana Care's Wilmington Hospital Tuesday at around 4 p. m. , shooting at least two people, according to initial reports from the Wilmington Police Department." The hospital remained locked down until at least 6: 00 p. m. with scores of officers and paramedics…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (507+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? Elected officials hold a position of public trust as they represent the interests of their constituents. As a result, arrests can impact their ability to serve the office. Accusations of assault against a Wilmington lawmaker have…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (620+ words) Why should Delaware care? Speed cameras have been proliferating in Delaware after the state legislature passed a bill allowing for their introduction statewide in 2023. Speed cameras recently installed in New Castle County have caught thousands of drivers. During a two-month…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (1724+ words) With the start of the 2027 fiscal year rapidly approaching on July 1, Delaware's middle and southern counties are slated to pass annual budgets without property tax rate increases or departmental cuts." This stands in stark contrast to New Castle County, which…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (1311+ words) As the sun set on Monday, a tent encampment in Christina Park sat mostly empty, marking the end of a controversial chapter in Wilmington's response to homelessness. Government-issued tents lay collapsed on the ground, while a handful of private tents…...