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DOVER — Delaware is poised to become the 11 th state to legalize medical-aid-in-dying, which will allow terminally-ill Delawareans to consult with their …
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 By Joseph Edelen
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4/17/25
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On April 7, the Delaware Affordable Housing Production Task Force released its final report and marked a critical step toward addressing the state’s growing housing crisis.
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By Joe Brennan
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4/17/25
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The Food Bank of Delaware hopes to add solar panels to its Milford building, and city officials want to facilitate that effort.
But tariffs have complicated the plans.
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 By Brian Trompeter
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4/17/25
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A very wise man told me that the republic was founded by statesmen but that they have been replaced by politicians in the later years.
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By George S. Roof
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4/17/25
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The Dover municipal election is now over, and the citizens have spoken. Our democracy has allowed the city’s residents to vote for their elected officials.
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4/17/25
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Social Security is one of the federal government’s biggest programs.
Roughly 67 million Americans, most of whom are 65 or older, received Social Security benefits in 2023.
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By Dr. Dennis W. Jansen
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4/17/25
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RISING SUN — At first, Sarah Snyder was just teaching her sixth graders at Postlethwait Middle School about the horrors of the Holocaust.
It turned out that their nearly monthlong studies …
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 By Mike Finney
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4/17/25
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Spring is that time of the year when plant enthusiasts develop the urge to propagate new plants. Plant propagation is an inexpensive way to fill your garden with the plants you love, by creating new …
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By Dr. Rose Ogutu
Horticulture specialist and adjunct professor, DSU Cooperative Extension
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4/16/25
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In 'Toon: Not about Trump
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4/16/25
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HARRINGTON - Breakaway Racing and Yorwollohan Racing's Speed Away ($7.40, Corey Callahan) had a successful return to Harrington Raceway with a 1:57.2 win in the featured $14,500 winners-over trot …
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Submitted by Harrington Raceway
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4/16/25
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On Monday, AARP Delaware released new research that examines how Delawareans ages 45 and older feel about issues such as health care, financial security, caregiving and livable communities.
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By Kimberly Wharton
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4/16/25
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DOVER — The power-struggle between Senate Democratic leadership and Gov. Matt Meyer over the makeup of the Diamond State Port Corporation’s board of directors escalated once again Monday, …
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By Joseph Edelen
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4/16/25
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An incident Thursday at Newark’s Las Américas ASPIRA Academy — one of our dual-language charter schools — was a difficult moment for its community, as a firearm was accidentally discharged by a staff member.
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By Kendall Massett
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4/16/25
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In 2023, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market partnered with the Delaware Department of Agriculture to pay local farmers to grow food for distribution among Sussex County pantries.
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 By Brian Gilliland
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4/16/25
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The Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 121-180) is quoted as saying, “Embrace your shadows; they make the light stars shine.” Put another way, he exhorts us to accept and claim the darker, less desirable aspects of who we are to better appreciate and understand our more positive aspects (i.e., our greater potential).
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4/16/25
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I recently read the article published in the Daily State News, “Dover City Council overrides mayor’s veto on subdivision standards,” and agree with the mayor. He was 100% right with his veto to protect the citizens of Dover.
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By Louis Orangeo
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4/16/25
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Delaware State University athletics are in the midst of a transformation.
And its leaders are seeking additional state capital monies for projects that aid that vision.
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By Joseph Edelen
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4/16/25
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Emeridge “Tony” Williams, who has served for two years on the city’s Planning Commission, will soon join City Council after running unopposed for its District 1 seat.
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By Brian Trompeter
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4/16/25
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Well, we’re at that time of year again! It’s that time when people who have run for office on a number of occasions and can’t win start talking about term limits (“Time to end era of career politicians”).
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By Commissioner George “Jody” Sweeney
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4/16/25
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Hundreds gathered for the Capital One Delaware State University Innovation Venture in Dover on Monday, a forum highlighted by a product pitch competition.
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 By Kaitlyn Cupelli
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4/16/25
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