Could the Indian River power plant be restarted?
Republicans have recently pointed toward the Indian River Power Plant as a solution to Delaware’s growing energy woes, but it would require significant investment.
Dover mayor’s prolonged absence draws concern, questions
Both residents and city council members expressed concerns that Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen’s prolonged absence from public meetings violated the city charter — justifying his removal from office.
Tensions flare as Wilmington officials move the Christina Park homeless encampment
A chaotic scene unfolded Wednesday at Christina Park as Wilmington officials attempted to force homeless residents into city-issued tents.
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Families, ex-staff allege improper sedation at Rockford psych hospital
Recent claims by former patients’ families as well as former staff members, coupled with multiple reports from state regulators, reveal a pattern of questionable — if not impermissible — druggings of vulnerable patients at the Rockford Center psychiatric hospital.
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Dover shelter’s future in question as city challenges zoning
The city has issued a letter threatening to shut down part of the People’s Church of Dover’s shelter operations by challenging its zoning.
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Republican-led school tax reforms held up in committee
Two bills targeting school districts’ ability to raise taxes up to 10% after a reassessment failed to advance to a floor vote.
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Delaware farmers feel increased strain from Iran war on fertilizer, fuel prices
Amid already razor-thin profit margins, fertilizer and fuel price increases caused by the war in Iran are putting more stress on Delaware farmers heading into the spring planting season.
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Learn how forces, decisions, and political process drives development and planning — and how they reshape your community.
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ChristianaCare announces new $75M rehab facility in Newark
The center will offer physical, speech and occupational therapy near Christiana Hospital.
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Immigrants navigate complex federal policies in court amid mundane day-to-day reality
Despite the evolving policies, the day-to-day reality of the Philadelphia immigration court, which also oversees Delaware cases, remains mundane and routine.
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From employee to owner: How an immigrant-owned café is attracting more Latinos
Miriam Molina Mendez has turned the Delaware Art Museum’s coffee shop, Kaffeina Café, into a gathering spot for Latino and immigrant communities.
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