Marijuana businesses are on their way to the First State, after the substance’s legalization for recreational use last year. What are your thoughts on the new industry? more

Over the last few months in reading the Opinions of many of your readers, I finally decided that I need to put in my two cents. It occurs to me that the politicians and many of our residents — be they Republican or Democrat — don’t seem to be aware of the legal processes involved in the purchase of a firearm. more

Delaware is the only coastal state between North Carolina and Maine without an offshore wind project in the works. Our neighbors, especially New Jersey, have declared sizable offshore wind energy goals, while up and down the coast, developers have leased most of the available offshore wind areas — federally designated sites with steady winds where power-generating turbines can be placed with minimal impact to wildlife, the marine environment, shipping routes, commercial fishing or national defense. more

This is in response to Mr. Jeff Haycraft’s Opinion (“Here’s why permit-to-purchase doesn’t threaten democracy”). more

My time serving my country in the Delaware Air National Guard is something that I am most proud of. I hold that same pride for the millions of military veterans across America. I have a profound appreciation for the sacrifices made by our veterans, and I believe it is crucial that they receive support as they age, here in Delaware and beyond. more

On its surface, the idea of “maintaining continuity” between current and upcoming governments in Seaford sounds like a desirable goal — especially with three out of six seats (mayor and two City Council) being contested April 20. more

France has passed measures to allow abortion. We have a ruling in Alabama that designates the right to personhood to a cell in a petri dish. more

The implementation of a lodging tax has been a hot topic in Kent County over the past couple months. On March 11, the city of Dover raised its tax from 1.5% to 3%, to rectify collection issues. That move put a similar idea into the minds of Levy Court commissioners. more

An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area April 5, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with residents reporting they felt rumbling in the First State. The agency reported a quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7, centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, or about 45 miles west of New York City and 50 miles north of Philadelphia. more

In general, Americans don’t trust their government institutions as much as they used to — and that includes the military. more

The cargo ship collision that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26 is raising questions about just how much engineers can do to prevent such catastrophes from occurring. more

This year Earth Day (April 22) marks the start of the fourth round of negotiations for a global plastics treaty. Without much public fanfare, delegates from 175 countries — together with hundreds of observers representing industry, academia, health organizations and environmental groups — will gather in Ottawa, Ontario, to chart the course for the future of plastics and plastic pollution. more

Congress has once again been making headlines for all the wrong reasons, with multiple news outlets in recent months touting the current 118th Congress as possibly the least productive in the institution’s history. In 2023, Congress only passed 34 bills into law, the lowest number in decades. more

In Delaware, the presidential primary election has been canceled because there is only one candidate running for office. That’s a shame because I’d like to send a message to President Joe Biden that I am not happy with his handling of the catastrophe in Gaza. more

On April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. painted his vision for justice. “I’ve seen the promised land,” he said. “I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the promised land.” Twenty-two hours later, he was assassinated. more

This letter is being submitted to express the Sierra Club of Delaware’s position regarding the conditional use application for a small parcel at the intersection of Del. 24 and Angola Road. more

Whenever March Madness takes place, it’s a sure bet that people will be wagering on the college basketball games leading up to the championship, known as the Final Four. more

In regular political discourse, the “common good” refers to those facilities — material, cultural or institutional — that should exist in a kind of relational obligation between all members of any community. more

Do you ever use your cellphone while driving? Don’t feel too guilty about saying yes — nearly 60% of drivers admit to using their phone in hands-free mode while driving. more

A contentious bill that would require Delaware hospitals to get state approval for their spending is sparking concern about the future of health care in the First State. more