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Gov. John Carney, flanked by Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, addresses the House of Representatives in March.
With Carney poised to become Wilmington mayor, Hall-Long could serve brief term as Delaware governor
DOVER — Though Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long was defeated in Tuesday’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, she will serve a brief stint as chief executive come January 2025. more
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Developers are seeking permission to start Anchor's Run phases five and six, which would build on the lower-right portion of the map.
Sussex P&Z continues debate on changes to Lewes neighborhood
GEORGETOWN — Falling within regulations for wetlands, forest and open space, Insight Land Co. argued that its new plan for Anchors Run is superior to its 2018 original, over the objections of … more
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These truckloads of sand, from the August breach, have likely already washed away.
Emergency repairs approved for Indian River Inlet
DOVER — Recent near-breakthroughs coupled with the two breeches that have already occurred this year have led Gov. John Carney to direct the departments of transportation and natural resources … more
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Kent County Levy Court Commissioner George "Jody" Sweeney discusses playground renovations coming to Capitol Park with longtime resident Mary Ann Wiltbank on Friday. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
Kent County to breathe new life into Capitol Park playground
DOVER — Capitol Park has been home to hundreds of families since the 1950s. However, judging from the condition of its playground — including a rusty metal swing set missing two of … more
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The current proposal and location for the various properties contained within the Northstar development.
Sussex County Planning and Zoning closes record on Northstar development
DOVER — During its regular meeting on Sept. 11, the Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission formally announced the previous closure of the public record for its part in the approval … more
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Bryan Shupe won the District 36 State Representative Republican nominee spot for the General Election in November.
Close primary victory for incumbent of Milford-area House seat confirmed by Delaware Department of Elections
The closest race in Delaware’s primary election Tuesday was decided by just 12 votes — a result that’s now being challenged. more
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The parcels to be donated by the city of Dover for the mobility center are along South Governors Avenue and South Bradford Street.
Dover to donate six land parcels to mobility center
Dover City Council’s Committee of the Whole decided Tuesday to contribute six plots of land to a Downtown Dover Partnership mobility center that will soon break ground. more
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Sussex County Council to discuss Rehoboth car wash
After the primary losses of Sussex County Council President Michael Vincent and District 2 Councilwoman Cindy Green, the entity will hold its first meeting after the election Tuesday. more
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When the General Assembly returns to Legislative Hall in January 2025, the chambers will embark on a new era after the 2024 primary and general elections.
Delaware General Assembly poised for shakeup after unpredictable primary election
DOVER— After Tuesday’s primary election, Delaware’s General Assembly will look vastly different when lawmakers return to Legislative Hall in January. And the Nov. 5 general … more
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William Raff, a survivor of the World Trade Center 9/11 attack, speaks at the Air Mobility Command Museum on Wednesday.
‘The world changed that day’: Survivor of 9/11 attacks speaks at Dover Air Force Base
On Wednesday morning, the weather was tranquil in Dover. There was a slight breeze to keep cool but not a cloud in the sky. It was much the same 23 years ago, on Sept. 11, 2001. And William Raff was working on the 82nd floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower that fateful day. more
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Health care worker Kamela Smith defeated incumbent Rep. Valerie Longhurst, the state's speaker of the House, in the Democratic primary Tuesday.
Newcomer ousts Delaware House speaker in primary
In an unexpected result in Tuesday’s state primary election, Democratic Speaker of the House Valerie Longhurst was upset by first-time candidate Kamela Smith for a Bear-area seat in the House of Representatives. more
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Open Space Council donation helps Fourth Street Preserve in Lewes
A $1.4 million commitment from the Delaware Open Space Council has brought a campaign to preserve 30 acres of land in Lewes to within 70% of its $8 million goal, with one year remaining. more
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Senator Kyle Evans Gay speaks during a Senate session on in 2022.
Kyle Evans Gay wins Delaware Democratic primary bid for lieutenant governor
DOVER— State Sen. Kyle Evans Gay of Talleyville has won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, according to the Department of Elections unofficial results for Tuesday’s … more
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Claire Snyder-Hall
Claire Snyder-Hall wins Democratic primary for 14th Delaware House district
DOVER — After a long three-way race between Claire Snyder-Hall, Marty Rendon, and Kathy McGuiness, it is former Common Cause Delaware executive director Claire Snyder-Hall who will face … more
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Rep. Bryan Shupe, R-Milford, and Rep. Rae Moore, D-Middletown, combined their efforts to provide free school meals to vulnerable Delaware students, which passed the House Tuesday.
Shupe narrowly wins Republican primary for Milford-area seat in Delaware House
MILFORD — By 11 votes, incumbent Bryan Shupe narrowly defeated Patrick Smith in the Republican primary for the 36th district. more
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George "Jody" Sweeney
Sweeney secures another term on Kent County Levy Court
Democrat George “Jody” Sweeney has once again been elected the District 5 representative of Kent County Levy Court, defeating Susan Lanyon during Tuesday’s state primary. more
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State Rep. Mike Ramone speaks to media Tuesday night at his home in Newark, following his primary win.
Delaware GOP gubernatorial primary winner Ramone pledges to listen
State Rep. Mike Ramone of Newark rolled to victory in Tuesday’s Republican gubernatorial primary and hopes to maintain momentum into the general election that’s less than two months away. more
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Delaware Democratic gubernatorial candidates Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and former DNREC secretary Collin O'Mara.
Delaware primary voters head to the polls today
Delaware’s primary election is today. There will be a number of seats on the ballot when Delawareans throughout the state visit the polls today, ranging from nominees for U.S. Congress, … more
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Brenda Mayrack
Delaware Office of Unclaimed Property begins fifth annual distribution effort
DOVER — The Delaware Office of Unclaimed Property announced its intention to return over $364,000 in unclaimed property directly to approximately 2,700 Delaware taxpayers through the annual … more
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Sussex Pride lauds representation on primary ticket
REHOBOTH BEACH — As Delawareans head to the polls the primary election, the stakes have never been higher for LGBTQ+ representation in public office, David Mariner of Sussex Pride contends, … more
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