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Hunger strike begins at Newark's Delaney Hall over detention conditions
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (745+ words) Detainees at Delaney Hall began a hunger strike on May 22 as they protest what they call inhumane conditions at the immigration detention center. Gabriela Soto, the wife of a detainee Martin Soto at Delaney Hall, partnered with immigration advocacy groups…...
Who is Delaware's all-time best baseball player? VOTE now
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (726+ words) Delaware and baseball have long and proud historic connections, with First State players making an impact on major league teams since the late 19th century. That continues today, with several players from Delaware dotting big-league rosters while others strive to join…...
As cemeteries fill, Delaware weighs cremation for unclaimed bodies
1+ week, 5+ day ago (84+ words) Delaware lawmakers are considering a bill to allow the cremation of unclaimed or indigent remains, as public spaces run low. As cemeteries fill, Delaware weighs cremation for unclaimed bodies It isn't easy to spot. Just off the Jack Markell Trail…...
NJ mental health advocates take issue with RFK antidepressant message
2+ week, 3+ day ago (65+ words) NJ mental health advocates warn that RFK Jr. s push against antidepressants could confuse people and deepen stigma. NJ mental health advocates take issue with RFK antidepressant message New Jersey mental health advocates say U. S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. s…...
New data shows full picture of ICE apprehensions in Delaware
2+ week, 5+ day ago (41+ words) The information ICE released to the Deportation Data Project is anonymized and does not include names. ICE has long taken people into custody at prisons nationwide. The number of prison apprehensions. .. New data shows full picture of ICE apprehensions in…...
Delaware County Auditor leads ex-treasurer in GOP primary. Get updates
2+ week, 5+ day ago (218+ words) The incumbent Delaware County auditor has a significant lead over a former Delaware County treasurer, who was challenging him in the Republican primary, according to early, unofficial election results. Delaware County Auditor George Kaitsa was leading 67. 28% to 32. 72% over Don Rankey,…...
Roundup: Newark softball, baseball teams open week with wins
2+ week, 6+ day ago (76+ words) A trio of Newark softball players recorded four RBIs each. Newark baseball won on the road to remain in a first-place tie. Heath and Newark Catholic baseball match up May 5 with first place on the. .. Roundup: Newark softball, baseball teams…...
Sherrill's brand becomes clearer. She's NJ's new cost hawk | Opinion
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (63+ words) Gov. Mikie Sherrill is a new kind of Democratic leader in Trenton after 100 days as New Jersey's chief executive. She's focused on optics " and costs. Sherrill's brand becomes clearer. She's NJ's new cost hawk | Opinion It's the kind of stagecraft…...
Spirit Airlines shutdown; What Newark, LGA and JFK flyers should do
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (562+ words) If you booked a Spirit Airlines flight out of Newark, La Guardia or JFK, do not head to the airport today " the airline has shut down and all flights are canceled, with no one there to rebook your flight or…...
May Day protests in Newark, Jersey City bring out support for causes
3+ week, 2+ day ago (297+ words) Protests marched through two of the largest cities in New Jersey on May Day. On a cool, sunny Friday morning, activists gathered at the Abraham Lincoln statue on Springfield Avenue in Newark for a rally, followed by a march to…...