Local developer revives Middletown-area warehouse project, neighbor concerns
Plans for a massive distribution center near Middletown that in past years raised concerns with neighbors is gaining new traction after a local developer bought the land for about $25 million last month.
Delaware energy regulators push back on Delmarva Power rate increase request
After months of political pressure over rising electric bills, Delaware energy regulators rebuffed Delmarva Power by approving only part of the utility’s scaled-back rate increase request.
Red Clay board names new superintendent following departure of Dorrell Green
After Delaware’s largest school district announced the departure of its prominent superintendent, its board approved Hugh Broomall to fill the leadership vacancy.
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250 years since his ride, how does Delaware reckon with Caesar Rodney’s legacy?
As time ticks until the Caesar Rodney statue’s return to Delaware following the 250th celebration, state leaders still are not sure how to reckon with his complicated legacy as a slaveowner.
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Judge to decide whether Wilmington City Council can remove Spadola from office
The legal battle over whether the Wilmington City Council can remove James Spadola from office inched closer to a resolution Tuesday.
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Belle Mead appeal heads to Delaware Supreme Court
A fight over a proposal to build apartments and shops near the Delaware beaches is headed to the state Supreme Court.
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Delaware General Assembly roundup: Healthcare pricing reforms
Proposals on how much hospitals can charge patients for both inpatient and outpatient services, broadening federally mandated free and reduced care requirements, as well as easing regulatory approvals for hospitals all passed the General Assembly .
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Major bills loom as Delaware lawmakers face final day of session
As the final day of the 2026 legislative session approaches on Tuesday, several bills face uncertain futures, including a slate of property tax reforms and legislation that seeks to rein in healthcare costs.
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How AI helps researchers track down rare toxic books
Researchers with the University of Delaware and the Winterthur museum are using artificial intelligence to help them find Victorian Era books that contain arsenic in their bindings.
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