In December 2024, Sussex County Council faced a big decision: Approve a permit that would allow clean, renewable energy from offshore wind to flow across our power grid and meet the rapidly increasing demand for electricity or deny the permit and, in doing so, deny Delawareans several great benefits. more

Donald Trump approaches international affairs and his military prowess like he does everything else, as if he knows more than all the experts put together. Among his many other toxic traits, Trump tends towards hypomania, a state of mind where he essentially thinks he has Godlike qualities. more

FELTON — Four Lake Forest School District administrative positions will have their pay scales adjusted higher in fiscal 2026 following changes unanimously approved June 26 by the … more

The “Big Beautiful Bill,” which was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, now moves to the Senate. more

Do you think Delaware should place restrictions on what Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits can buy? A resolution, defeated in the state Senate last week, was proposed to encourage Gov. Matt Meyer to submit a waiver request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking to prohibit SNAP users from buying unhealthy foods, such as candy and soda. The resolution suggested that the restrictions could reduce diet-related chronic illnesses. more

DOVER — The basic economic principles of supply and demand come into play for those who pay power bills and want to keep cool while the first true heat wave of 2025 hits Delaware. The … more

MILFORD — Second Street Players’ upcoming production of “The Secret Garden” will be an uplifting emotional journey with many ups and downs, cast members said. Based on Frances … more

DOVER— The fiscal year 2026 operating budget — totaling $6.58 billion, a 7.4% year-over-year increase — received final passage in the Senate on June 26, just a day after the … more

DOVER — Over two years since Delaware’s marijuana legalization and regulation became law, the House of Representatives passed legislation on June 25 that aims to kickstart the retail … more

MILFORD — Milford’s $75.4 million fiscal year 2026 budget, approved June 23 by the City Council, will split two-thirds of the amount available for pay raises — $247,255 — … more

Joni Rogers-Kante is CEO and founder of SeneGence International. By Joni Rogers-Kante4 As the founder of SeneGence International and a lifelong advocate for women’s empowerment, I am … more

Brad Richardson, of Dover, found a lovely corner packed with color June 20 outside of the Delaware Public Archives in Dover. more

Brad Richardson, of Dover, took this vibrant shot June 22 at Fork Branch Nature Preserve in Dover. more

City Council voted June 23 to approve its fiscal year 2026 budget in a 7-2 vote, which includes a 10% increase on the cost of electricity. Councilmen Brian Lewis and Roy … more

DOVER — Community members gathered at Dover East Estates on June 20 to discuss the recent shooting at Barrister Place and gun violence within the city. “There’s definitely … more

GEORGETOWN – Eighteen days after voter majority rejected a second current expense referendum pitch, the Indian River School District board of education on June 23 tabled action on the 2026 … more

Dr. Chris Kleather is Chief Medical Officer, Medicare and Retirement, UnitedHealthcare of Delaware. By Chris Kleather Experts are forecasting that 2025, especially this summer, will be … more

MILFORD — Retiring Milford city manager Mark Whitfield will serve part-time as acting city manager until Aug. 3 and be available on an as-needed consulting basis after his successor comes on … more