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Rep. Krista Griffith, left, Delaware State Education Association president Stephanie Ingram, second from left, and Rep. DeShanna Neal, right, hold books that have banned throughout the country at the Dover Public Library on April 15, just prior to announcing legislation to protect Delaware schools and libraries from book bans.
Bill to protect schools, libraries from book bans introduced in Delaware General Assembly
DOVER— There have been over 16,000 books banned in U.S. public schools dating back to 2021, and now, Delaware lawmakers have introduced a measure to protect books in the First State from being … more
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Legislative Hall in Dover, where the Delaware General Assembly meets.
Bill to reduce renewable energy requirements tabled in Delaware
A proposal to roll back Delaware’s renewable energy portfolio standards was tabled in the House of Representatives’ Natural Resources & Energy Committee on April 16. more
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Smoke and haze from the large New Jersey wildfire has began to impact areas of southern Delaware, Sussex County government announced Wednesday.
Smoke and haze from large New Jersey wildfire affecting Sussex County
GEORGETOWN – Smoke from a significant wildfire burning in the Pine Barrens region of Ocean County, New Jersey has begun to affect areas of southern Delaware, Sussex County government announced … more
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Shown is the proposed site of a concrete-crushing facility in Lincoln. While zoned Heavy Industrial, Trinity Commercial Holdings wants to add construction debris recycling, but that requires a special use exception from the Sussex County Board of Adjustment.
Potentially hazardous land use exception sought near Lincoln
Trinity Commercial Holdings is seeking a special use exception to install a concrete crusher on its Lincoln property. more
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Rep. Kevin Hensley, R-Townsend, delivers remarks on the House of Representatives' floor on April 15.
Townsend-area Rep. Kevin Hensley removed from Joint Finance Committee following DUI guilty plea
DOVER— State Rep. Kevin Hensley, R-Townsend, was stripped of his seat on the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee on Tuesday, nearly a week after pleading guilty to third-degree vehicular … more
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As work continues, Community Bank Delaware's Seaford branch is open, the first operating tenant of the new Nylon Capital Center.
With nostalgia, Community Bank opens in Seaford
Monday was a big day for Community Bank Delaware and its president Jack Riddle. The company’s newest branch opened in Seaford, the first tenant in operation in the Nylon Capital Center. The facility is a $60 million project geared to resurrect a once-bustling shopping hub on the west side of the city. more
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The regulations for the marijuana retail and manufacturing industry is Delaware continue to be debated.
Cannabis attorney nominated as Delaware’s marijuana commissioner
Longtime cannabis attorney Joshua Sanderlin has been nominated as Delaware’s next marijuana commissioner, Gov. Matt Meyer announced Monday. more
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Incumbent City Councilman Orlando Holland receives a congratulatory hug after being declared the winner Saturday in the City of Seaford's 2025 municipal election.
Holland retains council reins in Seaford election
SEAFORD – Barring something unforeseen, there will be no change in city council’s composition for the coming year as incumbent Orlando Holland emerged the winner Saturday in … more
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A dispatcher views a video screen in the Dover Police Department's Communications Center during a demonstration of Enhanced 911 on Thursday.
‘Picture worth a thousand words’: Delaware’s Enhanced 911 service adds eyes to incidents
Whether it’s an active assault, a riot, a barricaded subject or a suspicious person lurking, dispatchers can now get a look at an emergency in real time. more
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Buses park at Everett Meredith Middle School in Middletown on the first day of school Sept. 3, 2024.
Three candidates vying for Appoquinimink School Board seat
MIDDLETOWN — The Appoquinimink School Board election is set for May 13 and includes three candidates vying for one seat. more
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Delaware AG: Trump administration worth challenging
The Delaware attorney general's office has joined several others in actions against the Trump administration, but there are no costs for those moves. more
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Every team in Camden Wyoming’s Little League program was introduced during Friday night’s 2025 season dedication ceremony. The league now has 77 teams with 875 players.
Photo Gallery: Camden-Wyoming Little League opening night
 Every team in Camden Wyoming’s Little League program was introduced during Friday night’s 2025 season dedication ceremony.   The league now has 77 teams with 875 … more
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Protesters meet outside of Legislative Hall in Dover at noon Saturday.
Government protests continue in Dover
About 200 protesters gathered outside of Legislative Hall in Dover on Saturday to participate in the 50501 National Day of Action. more
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Milford Senior High School and Milford Central Academy will implement discipline-improvement plans after the Delaware Department of Education determined those schools' suspension rates for some student subgroups had exceeded state thresholds.
2 Milford schools to implement state-mandated discipline plans
MILFORD — Two Milford schools will implement discipline-improvement plans to address suspension rates that consistently have exceeded state thresholds for some student subgroups in recent … more
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NeighborGood Partners broke ground with several other organizations on its newest housing initiative downtown Tuesday. Its goal is to build four energy efficient homes on North Kirkwood Street.  PHOTO COURTESY OF THE DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Dover housing project focused on energy efficiency
DOVER — NeighborGood Partners broke ground with several collaborators on its newest downtown housing initiative Tuesday. It is building four energy-efficient homes on North Kirkwood … more
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These vintage cans show some of the products made by Delmarva Peninsula's canning industry, which will be the subject of a historical presentation Saturday, May 10, at Milford Public Library.
History presentation to discuss Delmarva Peninsula’s canning industry
MILFORD — Author Ed Kee will present a historical program about Delmarva Peninsula’s canning industry Saturday, May 10, at 1 p.m. at Milford Public Library, 11 S.E. Front St. Baltimore … more
Members of Dover’s Historic District Commission heard plans for the expansion of Legislative Hall at its meeting Thursday. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
Delaware House passes energy assistance bill amid rise in utility costs
DOVER — The House of Representatives voted along party lines Tuesday to create a fund that will provide direct assistance to certain Delawareans amid residents’ rising utility bills. … more
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Rep. Cyndie Romer, D-Newark, delivers remarks on House Bill 34 on Thursday, which would allow the city of Newark to levy and collect a $50 per-student, per-semester tax on the University of Delaware.
House amends, passes Newark’s per-student, per-semester tax on University of Delaware
DOVER — The House of Representatives provided near-unanimous support to legislation on Tuesday that would allow the city of Newark to implement a $50 per-student, per-semester tax on the … more
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Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, D-Newark, reads in legislation to legalize medical-aid-in-dying in Delaware on the Senate floor Thursday.
Senate sends end-of-life options bill to governor's desk
This story will be updated. 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 … more
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Officials with the city of Milford, the Food Bank of Delaware and the Delaware Municipal Electric Corp. hope to obtain Energize Delaware grants to pay for a battery storage facility next to this solar energy site on Del. 14.
Milford, food bank seek grants, as tariffs affect solar plans
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. more
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