Progressives mark big wins in Democratic statehouse primaries
While well-known incumbents easily prevailed in Democratic races at the top of Tuesday’s primary ticket, the big story of the night were the wins by statehouse progressives who knocked out five incumbents and captured an open seat.
Katz, Arminio win top GOP nominations while Atkins wins divided race
Delaware Republicans chose Dr. Mike Katz and Joseph Arminio to face Democratic Congressional candidates this fall. At the state level, the margins between winners were so close that one race will face a recount.
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Edgemoor port expansion underway despite opposition
Delaware’s top officials gathered Monday to celebrate construction finally starting on the long-planned expansion of the Port of Wilmington.
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Colonial School District will move forward with changing elementary school boundaries
The Colonial school board approved plans to change the boundaries for Southern Elementary School, which multiple New Castle parents have favored for its programs tailored to their kids’ special education needs.
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Project Washington pulls appeal, data center won’t proceed under current plan
Plans for a massive data center to be built near Delaware City appear to be at a dead end, at least in their current form.
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Delaware ACA insurance premiums to increase more than 10% in 2027
Earlier this week, the Delaware Department of Insurance announced rate changes for health plans purchased through the open marketplace, also known as Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans. Plans will jump by double-digit percentages in 2027.
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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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Photos: Calle 4 Fest marks 50 years celebrating Wilmington Hispanic heritage
Wilmington’s Calle 4, or Fourth Street, transformed on Sunday from the usual commuting route into a gathering space honoring Delaware’s Hispanic heritage. Spotlight Delaware captured some of these moments during the parade on Sep. 13.
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