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Spotlight gathers the community for in-person and virtual events that explore key issues and build connections between Delawareans.
Breaking Bread
June 9, 2026 | Dover, DE
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Spotlight on: Data Centers
Thank you to our founding sponsors Thursday, April 16, 20269 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wilmington UniversityDover Campus3282 North Dupont Hwy About the Event A Spotlight Delaware Forum Join us for a morning forum exploring data centers’ impact on local economic development, energy infrastructure and environmental sustainability.The program includes breakfast and two expert panels, concluding before…
Health Care Summit
Presenting Sponsor DATE Wednesday, April 29, 2026 TIME 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. LOCATION The Audion at the University of Delaware’s STAR Campus 100 Discovery BlvdNewark, DE 19713 About the Event Every spring, Spotlight Delaware hosts a summit on a single topic that’s vitally important to the state. This year, we’re bringing health care into…
Breaking Bread Georgetown
The Breaking Bread Tour continues with a visit to Georgetown on Monday, April 13 at 5:30pm at the First State Community Action Agency.
Legislative Summit 2026
Thank you for making this year’s Legislative Summit a huge success! If you have feedback about this year’s summit, we encourage you to take the Attendee Survey, and let us know how we can improve this event and future Spotlight Delaware programming. Wednesday, January 7, 20269 a.m. – 4 p.m. Delaware State UniversityMartin Luther King Jr. Student…
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Spotlight Delaware named News Organization of the Year for 2025
Spotlight Delaware has been named a 2025 News Organization of the Year by the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association after earning 19 awards in the annual contest,
Shining a light: Delaware’s data center debate
Spotlight Delaware will examine the data center industry’s pros and cons in an April 16 talk with experts, stakeholders and citizens.
Avie Silver joins Spotlight as Director of Strategic Partnerships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 20, 2026Contact: Matt Sullivan, 302.354.3306 A seasoned sales executive will lead Spotlight Delaware’s drive to achieve long-term sustainability, ensuring Delawareans have access to robust local news and information for years to come. Avie Silver has been named as Spotlight Delaware’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, and will advance the nonprofit local news organization’s…
Wards invest $25,000 in community journalism
Gina Ward joins Spotlight Delaware’s Advisory Council FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 12, 2026Contact: Matt Sullivan, 302.354.3306 Delaware philanthropist Gina Ward has joined Spotlight Delaware’s advisory council, where she will help guide the state’s first collaborative nonprofit newsroom as it expands coverage statewide in 2026. In addition to lending her expertise to Spotlight’s community-powered mission, Gina and…