On Thursday, Shannon Troncoso announced her resignation from the embattled Christina Board of Education after serving for just five months.
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ACLU sues Fenwick Island over non-resident voting
A new lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware against the town of Fenwick Island seeks to answer one of the most foundational questions: Can non-residents vote in town elections?
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Beyond the Headlines: Our Delaware Cultural Festival
In the latest Beyond the Headlines podcast, Spotlight Delaware Editor-In-Chief Jacob Owens and Marketing and Events Manager Elsa Kegelman take listeners behind the scenes of the Our Delaware Cultural Festival.
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Little Living offers defense ahead of Georgetown council vote
Georgetown-based nonprofit Little Living is charging ahead in defense of its cottage community proposal, as the organization faces mounting opposition from town residents and a looming town council vote on an ordinance necessary for the project to move forward.
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Delaware rescinds sponsorship contract, citing conflict of interest
Officials at the Delaware Division of Small Business recently rescinded a $7,500 sponsorship contract awarded to a Wilmington bar after learning that an owner of the business was the state agency’s own deputy director.
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Justice Department sues Delaware over voter data
The Trump administration sued Delaware in federal court Tuesday in an attempt to compel state officials to turn over detailed voter data information.
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What’s there to do on a Sunday in December? Plenty, thanks to the Our Delaware Cultural Festival
Did you ever notice that some of the best weekends are the weekends when you head out on a whim, swing by a little festival you heard about, and end up having an unexpectedly awesome time? This is going to be one of those weekends. Impulsive last-minute excursions by otherwise idle families are thoroughly encouraged […]
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As businesses decry reassessment, lawmakers mull solutions
State lawmakers grappled Tuesday with how best to move forward in the ongoing property reassessment saga, and particularly how it may ease the burden now shouldered by small businesses and landlords.
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Delaware judge pauses US Wind appeal in wake of new law
A compromise struck in June between Delaware lawmakers is poised to now end litigation challenging a Sussex County decision to block a controversial wind farm planned just off its shores.
Posted inLaw Enforcement
Traffic stop foils alleged terror attack plot against UD police
A traffic stop at a Wilmington park unraveled a man’s detailed terror attack plan against the University of Delaware Police Department, in which he professed a desire to become a “martyr,” according to law enforcement.
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Parents find fulfillment in public service, with the help of First State Educate
When Brian Jordan decided to run for his local school board, he knew he was in for the fight of his life. The 45-year-old dad had never done anything like this before, but here he was, suddenly going toe-to-toe against a well-known rival in a frenzied two-month campaign. In the end, he would prevail, but […]
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Newark officials: Now is the time to complain about land use
Newark is asking the public to share thoughts about how its comprehensive land-use plan should set the rules for what can be built where in Delaware’s third largest city.