Marydel Fire Co. audit raises questions about state oversight
A state audit investigating fraud within the volunteer fire company of a small, unincorporated town along the Delaware-Maryland border revealed tens of thousands of dollars of unaccounted spending. It also raised concerns among elected officials about lacking oversight for fire companies across the state.
Wilmington moves forward with affordable townhouse project but final prices uncertain
Wilmington officials say they remain committed to a plan to building affordable townhomes in Southbridge at the site of the former-Elbert-Palmer school.
ChristianaCare ventures deeper into southern Delaware with Camden expansion
ChristianaCare, Delaware’s largest hospital system, announced on Thursday it plans to build a $58.1 million health campus in Kent County, continuing its push into contested southern market areas. The hospital’s announcement also comes two months after it said it would build a campus in Georgetown.
Restrictions on city-hosted open mic sparks a backlash
A backlash emerged against Wilmington Mayor John Carney last week after his administration directed artists performing at a city-sanctioned open mic to not talk about homelessness or LGBTQ issues.
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Immigration enforcement reform bills face uncertainty
As the Delaware legislature heads into its final weeks, a handful of immigration enforcement reform bills remain unresolved.
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Red Clay school board to pause its transformation of McKean High School
The Red Clay school board voted to postpone transforming one of its high schools into an “innovation campus” following months of community pushback.
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New Lewes preserve highlights Sussex approach to open space
A recent property sale highlights Sussex County’s unique approach to preserving open space in a region where years of retail and housing construction has sparked community backlashes.
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Delaware lawmakers ease regulations on hospital purchases
Delaware senators unanimously approved legislation on Tuesday that would ease regulations on how hospitals and medical providers acquire medical equipment in the state. The bill, HB 17, will now go to the governor’s desk for a signature.
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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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Farmers, community call for safety training after Bridgeville grain bin death
As the Bridgeville community reels following a fatal grain bin accident on a well-known area farm earlier this month, local farmers are calling for more safety training to prevent future deaths.
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