Developers big and small to compete for Wilmington’s $8.4M housing subsidy
A plan for Wilmington to subsidize housing developments followed increased calls in recent years for the city to provide relief to residents who have been squeezed by increasing housing costs.
State fails to quash Sussex resident’s appeal of offshore wind approval
Delaware’s Environmental Appeals Board will hear a challenge to state approvals of a controversial offshore wind project, despite arguments that a federal review of the plan is too far along for the state to intervene.
Coons quietly pledges end to Palantir campaign funds after criticism
As Congressional Democratic incumbents are scrutinized nationwide amid primary election challenges from progressives, U.S. Sen. Chris Coons has pledged to stop accepting donations from controversial data company Palantir after previously bringing in thousands from it.
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The Delaware Board of Elections’ first meeting since last November leads off this week’s round up of government meetings.
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‘Replicate it’: Education secretary highlights bright spots amid disappointing test scores
According to proficiency scores the state released Tuesday, less than half of Delaware’s third through eighth graders read and do math at a proficient level. And just 18% of 11th-graders were proficient in math.
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Developers want to demolish the Concord Mall. What would replace it?
The Concord Mall could soon be demolished, according to plans submitted last month to New Castle County.
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Former prison healthcare provider denies it fraudulently billed the state
Late last month, Delaware’s embattled former prison healthcare provider rebuked allegations that it engaged in fraud by requesting payment for medical services for inmates it did not provide.
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Delaware’s Haitians face uncertain future after Trump strips immigration protections
With TPS immigration protections now gone, Delaware’s Haitian community — which nears 5,000 people — has been left reeling. Without TPS, many are unable to work, fear leaving their homes, and do not know what will come next.
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Photo Gallery: Dover struck by tornado
The state capital was struck by a rare tornado on Thursday night, which damaged a manufacturing plant, Route 13 businesses and Little League fields but no serious injuries were reported.
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