The concept of originalism came to my attention with the Supreme Court decision that said that abortion is no longer a protected right in this country. more

Sussex County stands at a crossroad. Development along U.S. 9 is accelerating, but outdated land use codes mean we’re reacting to market pressure instead of guiding it. County Council must lead, not surrender to developer convenience. more

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Friends of the Milford Public Library’s summer and fall book sales. more

As New Castle County faces growing interest from data center developers, a crucial question has emerged: Under what conditions, if any, is it appropriate to allow on-site power generation for these massive facilities? more

Drunk driving continues to be a problem, and nothing seems to be working. I believe alcohol is a drug that is more dangerous to innocent people than any other is. more

In response to a recent Opinion by John Drennen: You certainly had a lot to say about my recent post regarding the mailing I received from “BRADY United Against Gun Violence” (“Writer’s guns stats are ‘deceiving’”). Let’s take a look at some of the comments you made in your second paragraph. more

You don’t feel dread until you hit a red light down the highway, any of them. There’s the American in the wheelchair, the American falling over his sign. Sometimes, they have drinks. Occasionally, they have bookbags. That American causes dread at the start of your morning, your afternoon and your evening. more

Betty Ford reportedly said that, if the White House’s West Wing is the “mind” of the nation, then the East Wing — the traditional power center for first ladies — is the “heart.” That history came to an end after wrecking crews tore down the wing’s two stories of offices and reception rooms recently. more

Spooky sights, scary sounds and costumed strangers are staples of Halloween, but these can create challenges for individuals living with dementia. more

I totally agree with Kevin Register of Camden about those high-intensity lights (“New cars’ headlights are too bright”). more

Sixty years after its enactment, the Voting Rights Act — championed by civil rights icons like Rep. John Lewis — remains one of the most critical tools for protecting our right to vote. more

In a recent commentary, state Rep. Jeff Hilovsky writes about an alarming number of alcohol-related traffic crashes, both nationwide and locally. Last year in Delaware, there were 1,132 DUI collisions, resulting in the loss of 33 lives. He also shares his worry about how the legalization of recreational marijuana may increase that number. While the state’s new Driving Under the Influence Prevention Task Force hopes to “unravel the roots of our persistent DUI problem,” do you have potential solutions to share? more

National Philanthropy Day, on Nov. 15, is a time to celebrate and recommit to the critical role charitable giving plays in strengthening our communities. As president and CEO of the Delaware Community Foundation, I have the privilege of working with nonprofits throughout the state, as well as the generous individuals and corporate citizens whose contributions support them. more

I am writing in response to an article titled “Dover committee approves additional City Hall safety measures.” more

America, why are we putting homeless and addicted individuals in encampments? The first answer is that we, as Americans, didn’t help our fellow Americans. more

What does development mean to us? Eleven years ago, it meant an opportunity to move from New Jersey into a lovely home, near good friends. They were neighbors who, two years earlier, had escaped our high taxes. more

“We have way more kids now who are functionally illiterate” — Tim Daly, CEO of EdNavigator. more

My suggestion would be to put the Atlantic Fields shopping center on U.S. 113, between Millsboro and Georgetown. The new North Millsboro Bypass is now open, and there is plenty of land on that highway corridor for a shopping center of this size. more

Surpassing its attendance of several hundred for its first “No Kings” rally June 14, Indivisible Central Delaware organizers counted about 1,300 protesters outside of Legislative Hall on Oct. 18. more

As if the disturbing trend wasn’t bad enough, Chief Justice John Roberts used his 2024 year-end report on the federal judiciary to highlight growing threats of violence against various court personnel, particularly judges. more