How are Flock cameras being used in the First State?
To better understand how the controversial Flock camera technology is being deployed across the state, Spotlight Delaware spoke to Lt. Joel Diaz from the Georgetown Police Department, one of the law enforcement agencies currently contracting with Flock.
Absentee voting lawsuit could change protocols ahead of November election
A lawsuit filed by state Senate Minority Leader Gerald Hocker (R-Ocean View) could throw Delaware’s absentee voting protocol into question ahead of this year’s November election.
Get Involved: Delaware Primary Elections, Georgetown tiny homes, Delmar BOE, more
Delaware’s primary elections lead off a full week of public meetings across the First State that includes Georgetown tiny home discussions.
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Employee backlash grows at UD as return-to-office policy advances
Delaware flagship university has quietly accelerated a return-to-work policy for professional and administrative staff, sparking a backlash from employees.
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Wilmington officials to inspect public housing after seniors decry conditions
Wilmington city officials are set to inspect several publicly supported high-rise housing complexes after residents brought a list of complaints to City Council
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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.
Land Use Explained
Learn how forces, decisions, and political process drives development and planning — and how they reshape your community.
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Why Delaware hospitals stash millions in the Cayman Islands every year
Delaware’s nonprofit hospitals quietly operate secretive, for-profit insurance companies in the Caribbean, stashing hundreds of millions of dollars for legal payouts.
Health Care Explained
We break down complex health policies and insurance changes into clear, actionable guides to help support the well-being of families.
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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.
Immigration Explained
We break down complex health policies and insurance changes into clear, actionable guides to help support the well-being of families.
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Photos: Nanticoke Powwow brings dance, song, culture to Milton
The 48th Nanticoke Powwow brought a celebration of community and cultural tradition to Sussex County this past weekend. The two-day event featured a variety of traditional Native American dances and drum circles; popular foods and more.
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