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The Dover municipal election is now over, and the citizens have spoken. Our democracy has allowed the city’s residents to vote for their elected officials.
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4/17/25
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Social Security is one of the federal government’s biggest programs.
Roughly 67 million Americans, most of whom are 65 or older, received Social Security benefits in 2023.
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By Dr. Dennis W. Jansen
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4/17/25
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On Monday, AARP Delaware released new research that examines how Delawareans ages 45 and older feel about issues such as health care, financial security, caregiving and livable communities.
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By Kimberly Wharton
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4/16/25
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An incident Thursday at Newark’s Las Américas ASPIRA Academy — one of our dual-language charter schools — was a difficult moment for its community, as a firearm was accidentally discharged by a staff member.
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By Kendall Massett
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4/16/25
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The Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 121-180) is quoted as saying, “Embrace your shadows; they make the light stars shine.” Put another way, he exhorts us to accept and claim the darker, less desirable aspects of who we are to better appreciate and understand our more positive aspects (i.e., our greater potential).
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4/16/25
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I recently read the article published in the Daily State News, “Dover City Council overrides mayor’s veto on subdivision standards,” and agree with the mayor. He was 100% right with his veto to protect the citizens of Dover.
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By Louis Orangeo
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4/16/25
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Well, we’re at that time of year again! It’s that time when people who have run for office on a number of occasions and can’t win start talking about term limits (“Time to end era of career politicians”).
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By Commissioner George “Jody” Sweeney
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4/16/25
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Genetic counseling is a specialized field that combines expert medical knowledge with compassionate care. It’s about helping individuals and families understand the complexities of genetic conditions, the risks associated with inheritable diseases and the implications of genetic test results.
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By Sen. Nicole Poore
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4/16/25
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Jane Brady, thank you so much for writing the Opinion about the state legislature (“General Assembly is not consumer-friendly”).
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4/15/25
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I am reading that Gov. Matt Meyer is against the electric car mandate “as written.” The mandate was not passed as law by the General Assembly. It was created by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, totally bypassing the will of the people.
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4/15/25
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In a previous Opinion, I discussed the shortcomings of Gov. Matt Meyer’s plan to raise Delaware’s top marginal income tax rates (“Income tax proposal is against current trends”). I recommended that the legislature consider income tax strategies recently adopted by other states.
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By Dr. Richard F. Bieker
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4/14/25
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This week, remember Abraham Lincoln, a president who epitomized selfless dedication and empathy.
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4/14/25
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If you’re retiring soon or know someone who is, you’re not alone. In 2025, a record 4.18 million Americans will reach retirement age, which equates to over 11,000 people turning 65 each day.
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By Dr. Chris Kleather
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4/14/25
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On Tuesday, Dover citizens will have an opportunity to change or not change the future of the city with their votes.
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4/14/25
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Americans are getting fed up with their government. Why not remove some useless government-provided “stuff” from our lives? It would be cheap and easy.
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By Tom Patterson
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4/11/25
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The Delaware Senate’s Executive Committee on Wednesday passed The Ron Silverio/Heather Block End of Life Options Act (House Bill 140). This marks the second time the bill has been passed by the committee, the first being less than a year ago, in June 2024.
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By Compassion & Choices
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4/11/25
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Gov. Matt Meyer, in his State of the State on Thursday, said he wants to eliminate students’ availability to their cellphones in schools. Do you agree that this is a positive move? If so, what about during emergencies? How should the state go about regulating the use of phones during instruction?
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4/11/25
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“Career politicians.” It’s a phrase we hear every election cycle — in our mailboxes, on our TVs and on our phones.
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By Dr. Michael Katz
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4/10/25
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I was disheartened to read the recent Opinion piece by Reps. Tim Dukes, R-Laurel, and Jeff Spiegelman, R-Clayton (“Cuts highlight need for fiscal responsibility”).
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By Jeffrey M. Haycraft
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4/10/25
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May 10 marks the 33rd year of one of America’s largest one-day food drives. The National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is a nationally recognized initiative that focuses on helping the communities mail carriers serve every day.
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4/9/25
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