The signs of serious climate change on Earth are unmistakable. From ocean warming, sea rise, droughts and heat waves to clear evidence of greenhouse gas damage, there is a critical need to pay attention to these environmental warnings. more

When a Democratic Delaware governor has unrestricted authority to impose a state of emergency, then that power is vulnerable to abuse, like by expanding the use of mail-in ballots during elections. more

There have been several important developments in the ongoing offshore wind proceedings affecting Delaware, with activity now unfolding across three separate legal tracks. more

Delaware’s economy is sending a warning signal that policymakers cannot afford to ignore. In December 2025, the state’s unemployment rate hit 5.2% — well above the national rate of 4.4% and up from 3.6% just 12 months earlier. more

In 2012, a Delaware woman named Bridget Wismer pleaded guilty to attempting to sell her newborn to a man named John Gavaghan for $15,000, a transaction she agreed to while still pregnant. more

A bill being debated in the Delaware General Assembly would alter the timetable of states of emergency. Under current law, a governor can declare one, retain it up to 30 days, then renew the order indefinitely as many times as he/she sees fit. But House Bill 329 would allow a governor to call for a state of emergency for 120 days, then uphold it for up to 60 more. A longer duration would require approval from the legislature. Is this a necessary change? more

With all the talk of busted brackets, game-winning shots, point spreads and Cinderellas, it was easy to miss the eye-popping offer University of Michigan star forward Yaxel Lendeborg claimed to have received during the first weekend of March Madness. more

By now, more people should be aware of Donald Trump’s continual decline in the polls, as well as the increase in the number of “No Kings” protest demonstrations. Much less appreciated is the massively growing number of lawsuits against Trump. more

After reading a published article by Mike Finney, “After hospitalization, Dover mayor addresses council’s decorum,” I write to express concern regarding the mayor’s recent absences from several scheduled City Council meetings and events. more

Recently, Dover City Councilman Dave Anderson submitted a letter (“Allegations regarding church involvement are false”) to refute my letter (“Some got it right on Dover church funding”). Councilman Anderson, in my opinion, is merely doing damage control. more

New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry has proposed a tax increase. I see several problems with this. more

DOVER — No doubt, for Dover old-timers, there’s a bit of nostalgia creeping in this week. The Artemis II mission is a throwback, of sorts, to the Apollo 8 effort in December 1968, when astronauts … more

Gov. Matt Meyer removed long-standing Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council member Mike Houghton from his post March 25. more

I saw in the news that the Delaware Court of Chancery has ruled in favor of the state of Delaware regarding the controversial lawsuit tied to the US Wind project, by rejecting a lawsuit filed by Sussex County and the town of Fenwick Island. more

“The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people” — Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Feb. 26, 1937 Delaware sits at the center of this story. more

I grew up in Delaware and have spent the last nine years living in the city of Dover. Like many, I had my reservations before moving here. more

There’s a certain pride that comes with seeing those “Welcome to Delaware: Home of Tax-Free Shopping” signs. As someone who has spent a lifetime in this state, I understand exactly why people want to protect that identity. more

Editor’s note: The writer of this letter shared that City of Dover Councilman Brian E. Lewis suggested she “attend the next city council meeting and speak during the public comment section for … more

Delaware is facing a mental health crisis. Across the state, 165,000 adults — four times the population of Dover — live with mental health conditions. Each year, 15,000 Delaware teens face major depressive episodes, and 10,000 adolescents have serious thoughts of suicide. more

Delawareans deserve good jobs, fair wages and to be included in the building of the “First State.” However, they are sometimes considered last when it comes to local construction. more