Rep. Mike Smith won’t seek reelection in 2028; to lead state chamber of commerce
State Rep. Mike Smith (R-Pike Creek Valley), who was announced Wednesday morning as the next president of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, told Spotlight Delaware he would not run for reelection in 2028.
New housing developments could triple Milton-area population
A new proposal to build nearly 1,400 homes on a 230-acre parcel along the northwest corner of Milton — just outside town limits — has raised concerns from locals.
Dover City Council divided over investigation into police chief, FOP
The third-party findings remain unclear, as the city has not released the contents of the inquiry, citing exemptions to the state’s open records laws.
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Progressives mark big wins in Democratic statehouse primaries
While well-known incumbents easily prevailed in Democratic races at the top of Tuesday’s primary ticket, the big story of the night were the wins by statehouse progressives who knocked out five incumbents and captured an open seat.
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Boots on the ground: Grassroots groups back Delaware families targeted by ICE
Volunteer-led organizations in each of Delaware’s three counties are stepping up to help families torn apart by new federal mandates to increase arrests of immigrants in “sanctuary cities” across the country.
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Education Secretary Marten discusses school accountability, impending classroom changes
As Delaware schools continue to be bogged down by low standardized test scores and high rates of chronic absenteeism, Education Secretary Cindy Marten — two years into her tenure as the state’s top education official — has unveiled an ambitious and controversial plan to breathe new life into the state’s struggling educational landscape.
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New Delaware traffic law could affect downstate housing development
Delaware lawmakers are looking for ways to improve housing and public transportation options in Delaware, in part by allowing more dense developments in areas targeted for future growth.
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Delaware awards $23M to local health centers, braces for Medicaid reductions
State officials met outside of La Red Health Center in Georgetown on Thursday to make the announcement, where they hope these funds will help to modernize the three federally qualified health centers and bolster their preventative care capabilities.
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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.
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How Georgetown’s Guatemalan community comes together in times of need
In times of crisis, Georgetown’s Guatemalan community comes together over food, not just for comfort, but as a way to raise funds for neighbors in need.
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