Three Spotlight Delaware reporters join the podcast to discuss the process in creating a five-part series on homelessness in the First State.
Posted inLaw Enforcement
Laurel police created a list of Haitian immigrants’ addresses, shared it with FBI
In a seemingly unprecedented move in Delaware, a local police department in Sussex County created a list last year of where officers believe Haitian immigrants spend their time, and then sent it to federal officials.
Posted inState Government
Delaware Senate leader Sokola announces retirement
Delaware Senate President Pro Tempore David Sokola, the top leader in the state’s upper legislative chamber and currently the longest serving lawmaker in the state’s General Assembly, announced Thursday that he would not seek re-election.
Posted inNews
Delmarva Power seeks third rate increase in five years
Last month, Delmarva Power filed a request for a rate increase with state energy regulators that could raise a homeowner’s average utility bill by 4%.
Posted inEnergy
Data centers could nearly double Delaware’s power demand, Delmarva says
Delaware could see five new data centers with a combined energy demand reaching almost that of the entire state, according to a recent Delmarva Power filing.
Posted inHealth
Delaware sues insulin manufacturers, pharmacy middlemen for price gouging
Delaware’s Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against multiple pharmaceutical juggernauts on Tuesday, accusing them of conspiring to artificially inflate insulin and GLP-1 drug prices at the expense of patients.
Posted inExplained
Delaware Explained: The 2026 General Assembly
On Tuesday, the the second leg of the 153rd General Assembly convened to bring state lawmakers back to session.
Posted inEducation
Delaware officials begin probe of Stevenson charter school amid low enrollment
Delaware education officials have opened an investigation into a Sussex County charter school after a drop in enrollment raised concerns about school finances and day-to-day operations.
Posted inLand Use
Sussex Council denies Costco-anchored Atlantic Fields project
The Sussex County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to deny a rezoning needed for Atlantic Fields, a major retail project that would have brought a Costco, Target and Whole Foods to Delaware’s beach corridor but has also raised concerns of locals over traffic.
Posted inGovernment
Residents take Sussex County Council to court over Belle Mead
A group of Delaware land-use activists is asking a judge to force the Sussex County Council to deny a proposal to build apartments and shops near the Delaware Beaches, arguing that local officials misunderstood the timing of traffic improvements, among other issues.
Posted inFeatured
Wilmington officials to sit for Constitutional training following settlement
Wilmington reached a settlement with the ACLU and with a local activist who claimed that officials violated the Constitution when they cancelled an event at a park that would have included criticisms of police.
Posted inSpotlight Delaware Updates
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 […]