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Each Sept. 17, we observe Constitution Day to honor the founding document that defines our democratic republic. It is a moment to reflect on the principles of equality and representation, which our nation was built upon.
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9/19/25
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When you leave your house, the destination shouldn’t always be a store. Living in the capital of the First State is great if you’re ready to settle down and retire, but if you are entering your teen years, you begin to realize that there isn’t much for you to do.
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By Jordan Davis
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9/19/25
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The state of Delaware’s budget has gone from $1 billion in 2001 to $3.63 billion in 2009 to $4.4 billion in 2020 to $6.5 billion in 2025. No, I do not think any free meals should be given to students who can afford to pay for them (“Universal free school breakfast coming to schools”).
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9/19/25
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Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to retire to in Delaware using 2025 data from Niche.
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9/19/25
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Dover’s Parks, Recreation and Community Enhancement Committee voted 8-1 on Sept. 9 to approve the active recreation plan for a proposed mixed-use building, though there was some dissent.
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9/19/25
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A Smyrna School District funding source was shuttered via a Town Council vote Aug. 18. With a unanimous decision, the district’s receipt of impact fees from residential builders ended indefinitely, after a 30-day moratorium that had been placed in July.
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9/19/25
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Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., is reacting to the reevaluation of vaccines (“As confusion surrounds federal vaccine policies, Delaware leaders push to ensure access"). What is wrong with it? With the COVID-19 vaccine, we were told falsehoods. The government shut down churches and schools, yet liquor stores were open.
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9/19/25
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Delaware State University is undertaking a significant transformation project for its sports facilities, to the tune of $125 million. Plans call for a new field house, renovations to Alumni Stadium and the eventual construction of a convocation center. How do you feel about the upgrades? Are these changes needed? Are there others you would suggest?
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9/19/25
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DOVER — From top to bottom, Hats & Heels offers a fashionable night out.
At the same time, it’s a chance to raise funds for Meals on Wheels Delaware, which delivers around …
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 By Mike Finney
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9/19/25
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Philip “Wayne” Brown, of Milford, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from the Country Rest Home of Greenwood. Wayne was the son …
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9/19/25
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I read with interest the recent Opinion concerning an additional fee for owners of alternate fuel vehicles (“Is the new alternative fuel vehicle fee fair?”).
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9/18/25
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In response to the Opinion by Andrew Siegel, it was a good article, and I’d like to add a couple of points (“Is the new alternative fuel vehicle fee fair?”).
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9/18/25
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During a Sept. 17 presentation before the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission, an attorney for the proposed Atlantic Fields shopping center revealed that three large retailers have committed to locations at the site near Rehoboth Beach.
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 By Brian Gilliland
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9/18/25
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Dover has always been more than a place on the map; it is the heart of our state and the community we proudly call home. Over the past several years, we have taken bold steps to ensure that the city is a safe and welcoming community. We are also positioning Dover for lasting prosperity.
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By Mayor Robin R. Christiansen
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9/18/25
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The United States is currently at a crossroad. We are the most divided that we have been, as a government and a people, since the Civil War. The question everyone asks is: Who is to blame? Is it the left? Is it the right? Is it the media?
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By Dennis Broomell
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9/18/25
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The Georgetown Historical Society Museum’s newest display, Sussex Sports Legends, is a work in progress.
But, so far, the exhibit, gracing the entrance of the Lynch Building, spans youth athletics to the professional level.
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 By Glenn Rolfe
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9/18/25
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While international tourism in the First State has weakened, following national trends, sports-focused domestic tourism has remained strong in 2025.
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By Brian Gilliland
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9/18/25
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HARRINGTON — City Council members Sept. 15 voted unanimously in favor of a pair of new, but revenue-neutral, tax rates, as well as an ordinance that will allow accessory-dwelling units. Council …
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 By Brian Trompeter
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9/18/25
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City Council unanimously voted during a Sept. 8 executive session to have Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15’s allegations of unethical behavior from Mayor Robin Christiansen and …
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 By Kaitlyn Cupelli
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9/17/25
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The fuel assessment fee, as written, is not fair to owners of non-plug-in hybrids.
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9/17/25
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