Wilmington tiny-home proposal sparks more resident pushback as a federal deadline approaches
Wilmington’s proposal to build a village of tiny homes for the homeless was criticized by Eastside residents, complicating whether such a project could proceed in the city.
‘Erroneous conclusion’: Former Christina superintendent appeals $2.7M lawsuit
Three months after the chief judge of Delaware’s federal court called a lawsuit “painfully redundant,” former Christina School District Superintendent Dan Shelton brought his wrongful termination claim to a federal appeals court.
‘Beyond the Headlines’ Podcast: Understanding Delaware’s Medical School
Health reporter Nick Stonesifer joined “Beyond the Headlines” to talk about a historic moment in Delaware healthcare – the announcement of who will be running the state’s first medical school.
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Incyte’s sale of Wilmington offices generates just 10 cents in real estate taxes
The tax payment suggests a sale price of $1 for each of the Bracebridge buildings that sit next to Rodney Square and once formed the backbone of Delaware’s credit card industry.
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Fired Dover city manager sues city, claims open meeting law violations
Former Dover City Manager Dave Hugg filed a lawsuit this week in Delaware’s Court of Chancery against the city of Dover, alleging officials violated open meeting laws in the process of firing him.
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Farm to table: Delaware students learn about planting, harvesting through school gardens
A nonprofit gardening program offers students lessons about science and nutrition that helps them to understand where their food comes from.
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Sussex County Council approves affordable housing reforms
Following more than a year of discussion over booming growth in Sussex County and how to diversify the housing supply, the county council passed two measures on Tuesday aimed at encouraging more affordable housing.
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What to know about Delaware’s new medical school
Spotlight Delaware looks at why UD is involved, how the free tuition will work and what will happen to DIMER.
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Judge orders Delaware to turn over labor data to ICE
Delaware’s top federal judge rejected on Tuesday the state government’s attempt to withhold employment records from an ICE investigation of more than a dozen businesses.
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Laurel groups rally against gun violence, vow to continue community work
Groups working to combat gun violence in the small, western Sussex County town of Laurel gathered last week with local leaders to unveil new beautification projects they hope will build community pride and push their work forward.
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