To whom it may concern: The headlights on these new cars and trucks are extremely dangerous, especially to drivers who wear glasses and older motorists driving at night. more

You, American politicians, are disappointing and shameless. President Donald Trump is going to get to our state before our Democratic and Republican politicians even have time to solve our overdose/unsheltered crisis. more

Those making development decisions should consider the entire comprehensive plan for Sussex County, not only what the developer’s attorneys choose to cite. more

Since Donald Trump returned to office earlier this year, unemployment in Delaware has gone up. This quote, “Delaware Unemployment Rate is at 4.30% (for August), compared to 4.10% (in July) and 3.70% last year,” comes from ycharts.com. more

On Oct. 1, the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend rezoning farmland for the Atlantic Fields megamall to C-4, the highest commercial level, despite commissioner G. Scott Collins warning that its 695,000-square-foot scale will worsen traffic on Mulberry Knoll Road. more

America feels more divided than ever. But the truth is, the people aren’t as divided as the politicians are. Most of us want the same basic things — safety, opportunity, fairness and freedom. more

No doubt the legalization of recreational marijuana is a welcome boon to a substantial portion of our community. The authorization bill was passed in 2021 and has since become a bit of a political football with the state and its counties and municipalities. more

Imagine a sudden phone call in the dead of night: a loved one, gone in an instant, stolen by a driver who chose to get behind the wheel impaired. This isn’t just a nightmare; it’s a heartbreaking reality for too many Delaware families. more

In a recent commentary, Sussex Countian Eul Lee asks this question: “What does ‘growth’ mean? Slow and organic expansion that is noticeable or an exponential expansion that our eyes cannot keep up with?” Across Sussex and Kent counties, our changing landscapes are often topics of heated debates and concerns. What do you think should drive development decisions? more

Delaware is at a crossroad. A proposed regulatory change facing the Board of Electrical Examiners would eliminate thousands of jobs and close down hundreds of companies within 30 days of its passage. more

As the owner of an electric vehicle, I do not personally mind paying an additional fee for road maintenance, but I think it is only fair for a fee to be charged to the drivers of gas-powered cars for their contribution to air pollution, climate change, asthma attacks and emergency room visits. more

In the current debates over rezoning requests from developers, one issue is consistently overlooked: What are the overriding principles that should guide Sussex County Council as it considers zoning changes? more

After hours reading my tea leaves and consulting my Magic 8 Ball, I can foresee Dover’s future. It is very easy because the mayor and City Council are so predictable. more

You know that your democracy has entered the danger zone when Dr. Timothy Snyder (“On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons From the Twentieth Century”) comes knocking. more

We have recently seen some religious leaders challenge congregations to follow Jesus, quoting his Father’s words that “vengeance is mine.” This was essential to all who believed in his word. more

In a recent Opinion discussing higher state park fees in Delaware, Mr. Rich King suggested that state parks should be run more like a business (“My two cents on state park fee increases”). more

What does “growth” mean? Slow and organic expansion that is noticeable or an exponential expansion that our eyes cannot keep up with? more

In response to the Opinion by Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay and Carolyn Petrak, I really believe that taking away Medicaid from those who really need it to be positively functional is going to have scary outcomes (“Delaware must protect Medicaid-funded services”). more

Delaware’s social safety net is under siege — not just from federal indifference but from negligence within our own state government. The Meyer administration has failed to uphold its responsibility to support lifesaving mental health infrastructure. more

This letter is in response to Mr. Jeffrey Haycraft’s submission, “In gun debate, false choices don’t save lives.” more