Daycare is costly, but providers in Delaware are struggling too
Childcare providers say they struggle to balance the goals of high-quality education with costs of running a facility.
Delaware hospital oversight board approves new regulations
A state board that has long faced challenges from the state’s health systems voted on Tuesday to finalize regulations meant to increase oversight of hospital spending.
Meyer joins national immigration task force, yet Delaware bills remain unsigned
Gov. Matt Meyer recently joined a bipartisan task force of U.S. governors working to present new immigration policies to Congress, but a slate of three bills aimed at protecting undocumented immigrants here in Delaware remain unsigned.
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Delaware schools have embraced technology in recent years. But as devices become common, many now question whether it is too much.
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Rep. Ortega charged with misdemeanor in domestic violence case
The Delaware Department of Justice charged Rep. Josue Ortega (D-Wilmington) with offensive touching, a misdemeanor, months after the Delaware State Police began investigating the lawmaker on claims he punched a woman in the face.
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New dollars for school construction could push forward delayed projects
For years, Delaware’s school districts have struggled with securing dollars from the state to pay for major renovations and expansions.
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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.
Land Use Explained
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State board says hands are tied over lowering employee drug prices
The report comes after lawmakers compelled the State Employees Benefits Committee to examine its relationship with pharmaceutical benefit managers and take a more aggressive stance against them.
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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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Jazz music bridges cultures and generations at Wilmington’s Clifford Brown Festival
The Clifford Brown Jazz Festival brought in musicians across multiple genres, from gospel, to R&B, to sounds traditional of Native American tribes, to Wilmington’s Rodney Square this week.
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